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TN HB1676
TN HB1676AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 56, Part 2 and Title 64, Chapter 2, relative to railroad authorities.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, adds Claiborne, Union, and Grainger counties to the membership of the North East Tennessee Railroad Authority; makes other related revisions. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 56, Part 2 and Title 64, Chapter 2.
AI Summary
This bill expands the North East Tennessee Railroad Authority by adding Claiborne, Union, and Grainger counties to its membership, which already includes Anderson, Campbell, and Scott counties, with the goal of securing economic benefits through the continuation of railroad service in these areas. The bill also clarifies that four or more of these counties can join the authority if their governing bodies approve by a two-thirds vote. Additionally, it updates the rules for the authority's contracts, requiring them to follow county government procedures and specifying that contracts or purchases exceeding a certain threshold, as defined by state law (§ 12-3-1212), must be advertised for competitive bids, with exceptions for emergencies.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/4/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1676&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1676 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1676.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1676.pdf |
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