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IntroducedFeb 10, 2026
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Passed SenateMar 23, 2026
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Passed HouseMar 23, 2026
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Became LawApr 13, 2026
Tennessee Senate Bill
Springfield - Subject to local approval, authorizes relatives of city employees to be hired in departments other than that of the employee. - Amends Chapter 158 of the Private Acts of 1927; as amended and rewritten. SB2697 has been assigned Private Chapter Number 35 by the Secretary of State.
Last Action See all actions
executive • May 01, 2026: Pr. Ch. 35
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Summary
Comments on SB 2697
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Votes
YES: 10
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 16
NO: 0
YES: 0
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 82
NO: 0
YES: 30
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
Actions
- May 01, 2026 | executive
- Pr. Ch. 35
- Apr 13, 2026 | Senate
- Signed by Governor.
- Apr 02, 2026 | Senate
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Apr 01, 2026 | House
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Mar 26, 2026 | Senate
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Mar 25, 2026 | Senate
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Mar 23, 2026 | House
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Passed H., Ayes 82, Nays 0, PNV 2
- Mar 23, 2026 | Senate
- Passed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 0
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Mar 20, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate Local Calendar for 3/23/2026
- Feb 19, 2026 | Senate
- Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill
- Feb 12, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 10, 2026 | Senate
- Filed for introduction
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