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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, under certain conditions, requires the department of agriculture to purchase and distribute round hay baling machines to applicants in the hay equipment portion of the Tennessee agricultural enhancement program in lieu of making cost-share grants associated with the purchase of the machines. - Amends TCA Title 43.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law concerning agriculture by directing the Tennessee Department of Agriculture to use funds from the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Fund to directly purchase and distribute round hay baling machines to eligible applicants within the hay equipment portion of the program, rather than providing cost-share grants for farmers to buy their own machines. Specifically, the department must purchase 100 machines before October 1, 2026, and after that date, applicants can apply to receive one machine directly from the department instead of seeking a grant to offset the purchase of their own. Applicants must still meet all other program requirements, and those who receive a machine will be ineligible for a cost-share grant for a period determined by the machine's cost divided by $12,000.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2606&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2606.pdf |
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