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TN SB1739
TN SB1739AN 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
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
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, alongside 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 at least four of these counties must vote with a two-thirds majority of their governing bodies to join the authority, and it updates the rules for how the authority enters into contracts, requiring public advertising and competitive bids for purchases or construction projects exceeding a certain threshold, unless an emergency necessitates immediate action, aligning these procedures with those for county governments.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk. (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1739&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1676 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1676.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1739.pdf |
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