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TN SB1043
TN SB1043AN ACT to designate a swimming facility at Henry Horton State Park as the "Riley Gaines Aquatic Center".
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, designates the new swimming pool at Henry Horton State Park as the "Riley Gaines Aquatic Center."
AI Summary
This bill designates the new swimming pool at Henry Horton State Park in Tennessee as the "Riley Gaines Aquatic Center", a name chosen to honor Riley Gaines, a University of Tennessee swimmer who has gained national attention for her advocacy regarding transgender athletes in women's sports. The legislation specifically requires the Department of Environment and Conservation to install appropriate signage identifying the facility by its new name, overriding any existing laws that might conflict with this designation. The bill was approved by the State Building Commission on August 10, 2023, for the swimming pool's construction, and it will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as deemed necessary for the public welfare. By naming the aquatic center after Riley Gaines, the bill appears to be making a symbolic statement about support for women's sports and traditional athletic categories.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee (on 02/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1043&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0320 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0320.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1043.pdf |
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