HB1691

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 42, Chapter 5, relative to airports.

Complete·5/15/26

Tennessee HB1691 amends airport governance rules, specifying board composition and powers in interlocal agreements.

Tennessee HB1691 modifies the governance of joint boards overseeing airports, stipulating that their terms, office member composition, and other provisions must be detailed in the interlocal agreement. This act also grants joint boards established by two municipalities and two counties the same powers and duties as regional airport authorities, emphasizing their role as public instrumentalities. The changes take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 15

Pub. Ch. 911

May 15

Effective date(s) 05/01/2026

May 1

Signed by Governor.