SB1306

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 22, relative to tourism.

Complete·5/27/25

SB1306 amends Tennessee's tourism code to create a welcome centers division and a marketing division within the Department of Tourist Development.

SB1306 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 22, to establish a welcome centers division within the Department of Tourist Development, responsible for overseeing state welcome centers. The division head, appointed by the commissioner, will manage the welcome centers, promote Tennessee's heritage, train staff, and ensure facilities are well-maintained. Additionally, the bill creates a marketing division to promote new tourism investments, provide services to existing enterprises, promote Tennessee attractions in other states, and distribute informational publications.

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 15, 2025

12:00 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 26, 2025

9:30 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 523

Apr 21, 2025

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 4/21/2025