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HJR0780Introduced in the House

A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article XI of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to the right to food.

Failed

Introduced by Michele Reneau, District 27

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Proposes adding a provision establishing the right to food that includes the right to save and exchange seeds and the right to grow, raise, harvest, produce, and acquire and consume the food of their own choosing for their own nourishment, sustenance, bodily health, and well-being.

Where it stands

Failed for lack of second in: Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee

March 11, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Intro., ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

  3. Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee

  4. Sponsor(s) Added.

  5. Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/4/2026

  6. Action Def. in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee to 3/11/2026

  7. Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/11/2026

  8. Failed for lack of second in: Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee

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