HB1639Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 20 and Section 38-3-114, relative to the office of homeland security.
Introduced by William Lamberth, District 44
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, creates the office of homeland security within the department of safety. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 20 and Section 38-3-114.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 706
April 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee · March 18, 2026
19
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
21 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 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
| Michele Carringer | 16 | Yes |
| Dave Wright | 19 | Yes |
| Dan Howell | 22 | Yes |
| Greg Martin | 26 | Yes |
| Tim Rudd | 34 | Yes |
| Dennis Powers | 36 | Yes |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
Action Def. in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee to 3/10/2026
Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/19/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026
Comp. SB subst.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 706
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