HB1591Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 26 and Title 4, Chapter 29, relative to the office of business enterprise.
Introduced by Justin Lafferty, District 89
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, extends the office of business enterprise to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 26 and Title 4, Chapter 29.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 02/25/2026
March 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · February 9, 2026
95
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | Yes |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Government Operations Committee
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 2/2/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/5/2026
H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 2/9/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Passed H., Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 2
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
Signed by H. Speaker
Signed by Senate Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 545
Effective date(s) 02/25/2026
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