HB1536

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 43, relative to the Tennessee Agricultural Innovation and Education Initiative.

Complete·5/15/26

Establishes the Tennessee Agricultural Innovation and Education Initiative to support agriculture education, digital innovation, and market access.

The bill establishes the Tennessee Agricultural Innovation and Education Initiative, administered by the Department of Agriculture. Activities include developing agriculture-focused educational programming, workforce training, digital tools, and e-commerce marketplace access. The Department can contract with private, nonprofit, or academic partners to design and operate the initiative. The initiative prioritizes benefits to state farmers, students, and consumers. Annual evaluations assess participation, outcomes, and marketplace opportunities.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 15

Pub. Ch. 946

May 15

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

May 7

Signed by Governor.