SB 2597
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Tennessee Fish & Wildlife Commission - As enacted, authorizes the executive director of the wildlife resources agency to enter into agreements with local law enforcement agencies for the purpose of enforcing wildlife management laws and rules; creates a criminal offense for feeding black bears under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 70.
- Tennessee
- Senate
- Introduced Feb 2, 2026
- Session 114
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Pub. Ch. 738
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Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
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Signed by Governor.
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Signed by H. Speaker
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Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Enrolled and ready for signatures
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Signed by Senate Speaker
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Subst. for comp. HB.
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Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0622)
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Passed H., Ayes 84, Nays 3, PNV 1
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Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
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Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0595)
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Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/16/2026
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Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
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Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
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Filed for introduction
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Sponsor change.
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration