SB1964Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 104, relative to fireworks.
Introduced by Ken Yager, District 12
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, expands the length of the existing Independence Day and New Year sales periods and adds new Memorial Day and Labor Day sales periods for seasonal retailers of fireworks for the 2026 retail period; increases the seasonal retailer permit fee from $100 to $150 for calendar year 2026; and authorizes the state fire marshal to promulgate rules to effectuate the act. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 104.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026
May 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 21, 2026
68
Yes
17
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
85 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 | No |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | No |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | No |
| 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 Commerce and Labor Committee
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/10/2026
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/17/2026
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 4/7/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 4/14/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/14/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar 2 for 4/16/2026
Passed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 0, PNV 1
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Passed H., Ayes 68, Nays 17, 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. 1108
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026
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