SB1849Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 67, relative to local government.
Introduced by Rusty Crowe, District 3
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, enacts the "Essential Governmental Employee Housing Act of 2026"; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 67.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026
May 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 23, 2026
92
Yes
1
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
94 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Sponsor change.
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate State & Local Gov't Committee on 3/24/2026
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/14/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 11, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0980)
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA1039)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA1133)
H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA1134)
Passed H., as am., Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 0
Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/23/2026
Senate refused to concur in amendment
Motion to lift from table adopted.
Motion to reconsider adopted.
H. am. no. 2 reconsidered, withdrawn.
Passed H., Ayes 92, Nays 1, PNV 1
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 1101
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026
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