SB2232Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 9-4-216, relative to the governor's response and recovery fund.
Introduced by Jack Johnson, District 27
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, specifies the conditions that must be satisfied for monies from the governor's response and recovery fund to be provided to eligible local governmental entities and to eligible individuals in qualifying counties following an emergency or disaster. - Amends TCA Section 9-4-216.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 · April 13, 2026
30
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
33 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
One response per device. Location is self-reported and not verified. Results are informal and not a scientific survey.
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 Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 2/24/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 2/26/2026
Passed Senate, Ayes 29, Nays 1
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0914)
Passed H., as am., Ayes 85, Nays 4, PNV 6
Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/13/2026
Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 0, PNV 3 (Amendment 1 - HA0914)
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 855
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
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