SB2602Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 44, Chapter 15 and Title 53, relative to honey.
Introduced by Steve Southerland, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, increases from 150 gallons to 835 gallons the annual threshold amount of honey at or above which a honey producer is subject to food manufacturing and inspection requirements. - Amends TCA Title 44, Chapter 15 and Title 53.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 04/14/2026
April 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt · February 23, 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
Sponsor change.
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Sponsor change.
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 2/23/2026
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Passed H., Ayes 82, Nays 1, PNV 10
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 740
Effective date(s) 04/14/2026
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