SB 1712
  • Introduced
    Jan 15, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Feb 23, 2026
  • Passed House
    Apr 13, 2026
  • Became Law
    Apr 27, 2026
SB 1712
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Flags - As introduced, authorizes a county mayor and the chief executive officer of a municipality to order the flags flown on county or municipal property to be lowered to half-staff to honor the death of a prominent citizen of that county or municipality. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6 and Title 7. SB1712 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 828 by the Secretary of State.
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executive • May 04, 2026: Effective date(s) 04/27/2026
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Feb 11, 2026, House
HOUSE CITIES & COUNTIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee 2/11/2026 Passed (3)
YES: 6
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 6

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Feb 17, 2026, Senate
      SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 2/17/2026 Passed (2)
      YES: 9
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 9

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Feb 23, 2026, Senate
          FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 2/23/2026 Passed (1)
          YES: 32
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 32

            NO: 0

              OTHER: 0
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              Apr 01, 2026, House
              HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 4/1/2026 Passed
              YES: 12
              NO: 10
              OTHER: 1
              YES: 12

                NO: 10

                  NOT VOTING: 1

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                  Apr 09, 2026, House
                  HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Consent Calendar 4/9/2026 (2)
                  YES: 0
                  NO: 0
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 0

                    NO: 0

                      OTHER: 0
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                      Apr 13, 2026, House
                      FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/13/2026 Passed (1)
                      YES: 94
                      NO: 0
                      OTHER: 0
                      YES: 94

                        NO: 0

                          OTHER: 0
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                          • May 04, 2026 | executive
                            • Pub. Ch. 828
                            • Effective date(s) 04/27/2026
                          • Apr 27, 2026 | Senate
                            • Signed by Governor.
                          • Apr 17, 2026 | Senate
                            • Transmitted to Governor for action.
                          • Apr 16, 2026 | House
                            • Signed by H. Speaker
                          • Apr 15, 2026 | Senate
                            • Enrolled and ready for signatures
                            • Signed by Senate Speaker
                          • Apr 13, 2026 | House
                            • Subst. for comp. HB.
                            • Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
                          • Feb 26, 2026 | House
                            • Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
                          • Feb 23, 2026 | Senate
                            • Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
                            • Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
                          • Feb 20, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 2/23/2026
                          • Feb 17, 2026 | Senate
                            • Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
                          • Feb 10, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
                          • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
                            • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
                          • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
                            • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
                          • Jan 15, 2026 | Senate
                            • Filed for introduction
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