Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 2450: Newspapers and Publications - As enacted, requires the Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) to conduct a study to determine if newspapers of general circulation remain the most efficient and effective manner for governments to provide the public with transparent and accessible information. - Amends TCA Title 1, Chapter 3 and Title 8, Chapter 44.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2450 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Newspapers and Publications - As enacted, requires the Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) to conduct a study to determine if newspapers of general circulation remain the most efficient and effective manner for governments to provide the public with transparent and accessible information. - Amends TCA Title 1, Chapter 3 and Title 8, Chapter 44. Primary sponsor: Powers. Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 1137.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powers | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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. 1137
- Effective date(s) 05/22/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0 (Amendment 2 - HA1213)
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA1137)
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA1213)
- Passed H., as am., Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
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