HB2588Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 70, Chapter 2, Part 1, relative to hunter education.
Introduced by Chris Todd, District 73
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, authorizes LEAs and public charter schools to offer students in any of the grades five through 12 a hunter education course that is approved by the wildlife resources agency as part of physical education, health, or safety instruction. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 70, Chapter 2, Part 1.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 03/26/2026
March 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · March 9, 2026
95
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
95 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 |
| 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.
Sponsor change.
P2C, ref. to Education Committee
Assigned to s/c Education Instruction Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Education Instruction Subcommittee for 2/17/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Education Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/3/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/5/2026
H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/9/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Passed H., Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
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. 630
Effective date(s) 03/26/2026
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