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Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 2009: Naming and Designating - As introduced, designates the bog turtle as an official state reptile. - Amends TCA Section 4-1-321.

Passed one chamber Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 2009 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Naming and Designating - As introduced, designates the bog turtle as an official state reptile. - Amends TCA Section 4-1-321. Primary sponsor: Sara Kyle (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Sara KylePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate30

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
  2. Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
  3. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
  4. Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/9/2026
  5. Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
  6. Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
  7. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
  8. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
  9. Filed for introduction

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source