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TN SB2283

TN SB2283
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 67, relative to tourism.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/15/2026
Passed
05/22/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, requires revenue that is received by a municipality and that is used to fund a destination marketing entity engaged in tourism promotion on behalf of the municipality be released to the destination marketing entity no later than 120 days after the municipality approves its final budget. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 67.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee law to clarify how municipalities handle tourism-related funds. It defines a "destination marketing organization" as a non-profit or government entity dedicated to attracting tourists through promotion and development, operating year-round with a dedicated budget. The bill mandates that any municipal revenue used to fund such an organization for tourism promotion must be released to that organization within 120 days after the municipality approves its final budget. This aims to ensure timely access to funds for tourism initiatives.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 05/22/2026 (on 05/27/2026)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Tourism and Travel
Government Operations
  • ‐ Tax Administration and Collection of Revenue

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