SB2264Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 3 and Title 8, relative to lobbying.
Introduced by Adam Lowe, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, provides that a school board, municipal utility, utility district, and department, agency, or entity of county or municipal government that employs a contractor, subcontractor, or representative for purposes of lobbying is deemed to be an employer of a lobbyist. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3 and Title 8.
Where it stands
Sponsor(s) Added.
April 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration · April 21, 2026
27
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
31 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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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 State and Local Government Committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/31/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2026
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/20/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/21/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/21/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA1068)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 4
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
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