SB 2597
  • Introduced
    Feb 02, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 16, 2026
  • Passed House
    Mar 30, 2026
  • Became Law
SB 2597
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Tennessee Fish & Wildlife Commission - As introduced, 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 Class B misdemeanor for feeding black bears in areas for which notice has been posted that feeding black bears is unlawful. - Amends TCA Title 70.
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Senate • Apr 02, 2026: Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Mar 04, 2026, House
HOUSE AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee 3/4/2026 Passed (6)
YES: 9
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 9

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 04, 2026, Senate
      SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/4/2026 Passed (2)
      YES: 8
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 8

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 10, 2026, House
          HOUSE AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 3/10/2026 Passed (5)
          YES: 13
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 1
          YES: 13

            NO: 0

              NOT VOTING: 1

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              Mar 16, 2026, Senate
              FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/16/2026 Passed (1)
              YES: 30
              NO: 0
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 30

                NO: 0

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Mar 18, 2026, House
                  HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 3/18/2026 Passed (4)
                  YES: 11
                  NO: 0
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 11

                    NO: 0

                      OTHER: 0
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                      Mar 24, 2026, House
                      HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/24/2026 Passed (3)
                      YES: 27
                      NO: 0
                      OTHER: 0
                      YES: 27

                        NO: 0

                          OTHER: 0
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                          Mar 30, 2026, House
                          HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026 3/26/2026 (2)
                          YES: 0
                          NO: 0
                          OTHER: 0
                          YES: 0

                            NO: 0

                              OTHER: 0
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                              Mar 30, 2026, House
                              FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026 Passed (1)
                              YES: 84
                              NO: 3
                              OTHER: 1
                              YES: 84

                                NO: 3

                                  NOT VOTING: 1

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                                  • Apr 02, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Transmitted to Governor for action.
                                  • Apr 02, 2026 | House
                                    • Signed by H. Speaker
                                  • Apr 01, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Enrolled and ready for signatures
                                    • Signed by Senate Speaker
                                  • Mar 30, 2026 | House
                                    • Subst. for comp. HB.
                                    • Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0622)
                                    • Passed H., Ayes 84, Nays 3, PNV 1
                                  • Mar 19, 2026 | House
                                    • Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
                                  • Mar 16, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
                                    • Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0595)
                                    • Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0
                                    • Sponsor(s) Added.
                                  • Mar 13, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/16/2026
                                  • Mar 04, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
                                  • Feb 25, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
                                  • Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
                                  • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Filed for introduction
                                    • Sponsor change.
                                    • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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