HB1493

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 11; Title 12; Title 29 and Title 43, relative to local historical boards.

Complete·5/27/26

Authorizes local historical boards to contract with farmers for crop farming and hay harvesting on historical sites.

This bill amends Tennessee law to allow local historical boards to enter into contracts with farmers for farming crops and harvesting hay on historical sites. The boards must report annually to the Tennessee Historical Commission on these contracts and how the proceeds are used. The proceeds must be used for the preservation of historic sites and structures. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Roll Call Votes

28 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 27

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1065

Apr 21

House

Comp. SB subst.

Apr 14

House

Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee