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TN SB2589
TN SB2589AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, relative to the Tennessee arts commission.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, reconstitutes the commission. - Amends TCA Title 4.
AI Summary
This bill reconstitutes the Tennessee Arts Commission, a state body responsible for promoting the performing, visual, and literary arts. Effective July 1, 2026, the current commission will be dissolved, and new members will be appointed. The governor will appoint one member from each of Tennessee's nine congressional districts, while the Speaker of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives will each appoint three members, one from each of the state's three grand divisions (East, Middle, and West Tennessee). To stagger terms, initial appointments will have varying lengths, ranging from three to five years, with all subsequent appointments being for five-year terms. Members will not receive a salary but will be reimbursed for expenses, and the commission will elect officers annually.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2589&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0530 (13462) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1848.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2589 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0530.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB2220 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2220.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2589.pdf |
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