Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 599: State Government - As enacted, terminates the James K. Polk Memorial Association and requires the Tennessee historical commission to enter into good faith negotiations for the purchase and transfer of the James K. Polk Home in Columbia. - Amends TCA Title 4.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 599 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Government - As enacted, terminates the James K. Polk Memorial Association and requires the Tennessee historical commission to enter into good faith negotiations for the purchase and transfer of the James K. Polk Home in Columbia. - Amends TCA Title 4. Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 1054.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Hensley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
“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. 1054
- Effective date(s) 05/22/2026, 07/01/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0614)
- Passed H., Ayes 88, Nays 4, PNV 1
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0472)
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