SB1996

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, relative to the general assembly.

Failed·3/25/26

Amends Tennessee Code to increase the per diem allowance for members of the general assembly.

Amends Tennessee Code to increase the per diem allowance for members of the general assembly from one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250) to two thousand two hundred fifty-one dollars ($2,251). This act takes effect November 3, 2026, the public welfare requiring it.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate State and Local Government Committee

2 Yea

RD

7 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 24

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 25

Senate

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026

Mar 25

Senate

Failed in Senate State and Local Government Committee

Mar 24

Senate

Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/25/2026