SB1887Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 22, relative to tourism.
Introduced by Jack Johnson, District 27
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, requires the department to annually confirm the nonprofit, membership-based organizations or tax-exempt public agencies to act as regional tourism organizations for each of the nine development districts; requires department approval of regional tourism organization's planned marketing initiatives prior to the organization receiving matching state funds; provides definitions related to tourism. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 22.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 04/16/2026
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 · April 2, 2026
32
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
32 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
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 3/17/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 3/24/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/30/2026
Passed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Subst. for comp. HB.
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0610)
Passed H., as am., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/2/2026
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0610)
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 707
Effective date(s) 04/16/2026
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