SB0191Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 9-21-133 and Title 9, Chapter 21, Part 4, relative to local government debt.
Introduced by Brent Taylor, District 31
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, redefines "local government" to include a water, wastewater, or energy authority for purposes of the present law applicable to bonds and notes issued by local governments; makes other related revisions. - Amends TCA Section 9-21-133 and Title 9, Chapter 21, Part 4.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
April 29, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration · March 17, 2025
29
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
29 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/12/2025
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/17/2025
Passed Senate, Ayes 29, Nays 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Passed H., Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 218
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
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