SB1638Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3, relative to state songs.
Introduced by Sara Kyle, District 30
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, designates "Tennessee" by Drew Holcomb as an official state song. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 04/07/2026
April 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt · March 23, 2026
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.
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 State and Local Government Committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/23/2026
Passed Senate, Ayes 29, Nays 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Subst. for comp. HB.
Passed H., Ayes 82, Nays 0, PNV 2
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 668
Effective date(s) 04/07/2026
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