HB2344Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9 and Title 12, relative to bidding preferences.
Introduced by Torrey Harris, District 91
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Businesses First Act," which requires local governmental entities to provide a 30-day local bidding period for certain contracts, during which only local businesses may submit bids; creates a bidding preference for local businesses. - Amends TCA Title 9 and Title 12.
Where it stands
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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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
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
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