Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1778: Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) - As enacted, exempts disaster grants administered by TEMA from statutory requirements related to procurement, except that the state retains the right to inspect places of business and audit books and records for compliance. - Amends TCA Section 58-2-109.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1778 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) - As enacted, exempts disaster grants administered by TEMA from statutory requirements related to procurement, except that the state retains the right to inspect places of business and audit books and records for compliance. - Amends TCA Section 58-2-109. Primary sponsor: Rusty Crowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Pub. Ch. 591.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rusty Crowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 591
- Effective date(s) 03/18/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
- Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
- Sponsor(s) Added.
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