HB1835Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 71, relative to food assistance.
Introduced by Michael Hale, District 40
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As introduced, requires the department to apply for federal grants and other federal funds available to the state through the federal summer electronic benefits transfer (SEBT) for children program during any year in which the program is offered, for the purpose of providing nutrition assistance through SEBT during the summer months for each eligible child. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 71.
Where it stands
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
April 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee · March 24, 2026
17
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
17 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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How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | Yes |
| Andrew Farmer | 17 | Yes |
| Esther Helton-Haynes | 30 | Yes |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | Yes |
| Paul Sherrell | 43 | Yes |
| Bryan Terry | 48 | Yes |
| John Clemmons | 55 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Health Committee - Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
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Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
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Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Health Committee
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/10/2026
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No Action Taken
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Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2026
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Action def. in Health Committee to 3/24/2026
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Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/24/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
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Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/1/2026
Placed behind the budget
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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