HB2252Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 43; Title 44 and Title 53, relative to livestock raised in this state.
Introduced by Rusty Grills, District 77
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, requires the department to promulgate rules to implement and administer a voluntary program for the promotion of meat and byproducts from livestock raised in Tennessee, which may be labeled with an appropriate statement that indicates the meat or byproduct is a Tennessee meat or byproduct. - Amends TCA Title 43; Title 44 and Title 53.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 874
May 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee · April 6, 2026
10
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | Yes |
| Michele Reneau | 27 | Yes |
| Esther Helton-Haynes | 30 | Yes |
| Monty Fritts | 32 | Yes |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | Yes |
| Paul Sherrell | 43 | Yes |
| John Clemmons | 55 | Yes |
| Aron Maberry | 68 | Yes |
| Jay Reedy | 74 | Yes |
| Justin Lafferty | 89 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
Ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee - Government Operations for Review
Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
Placed on cal. Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee for 3/24/2026
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/30/2026
Action def. in Government Operations Committee to 4/6/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 4/6/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/9/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026
Comp. SB subst.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 874
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