SB1611Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 42, Chapter 5, relative to airports.
Introduced by Paul Bailey, District 15
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, specifies that a joint board established by two municipalities and two counties pursuant to an interlocal agreement for the purpose of operating an airport is vested with all the powers, rights, duties, and privileges of a regional airport authority. - Amends TCA Title 42, Chapter 5.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 911
May 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · February 25, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Paul Bailey | 15 | Yes |
| Mark Pody | 17 | Yes |
| Heidi Campbell | 20 | Yes |
| Bill Powers | 22 | Yes |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 2/11/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
Recalled from Senate Energy, Ag., and Natural Resources Committee
Refer to Senate Transportation & Safety Committee
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 2/25/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026
Companion House Bill substituted
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 911
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