HB1176Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 6-51-104, relative to annexation.
Introduced by Ryan Williams, District 42
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, specifies circumstances in which a referendum will not be required to effectuate annexation of territory; removes repealer provision for exceptions to the referendum requirement. - Amends TCA Section 6-51-104.
Where it stands
Held on desk.
April 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee · April 14, 2026
12
Yes
11
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
26 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | No |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | No |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | No |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Jeremy Faison | 11 | Yes |
| Jason Zachary | 14 | Yes |
| Mark Cochran | 23 | No |
| Charlie Baum | 37 | Yes |
| Michael Hale | 40 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/4/2026
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/11/2026
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/11/2026
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/18/2026
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/24/2026
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/31/2026
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/31/2026
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/8/2026
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/8/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/8/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/14/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/14/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
Reset on cal. for 4/23/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/23/2026
Held on desk.
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