SB2038

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4; Title 8 and Title 12, relative to public property.

Introduced·1/22/26

SB2038 amends Tennessee Code to require notice and approval for state property transfers to private entities.

SB2038 amends Tennessee Code to mandate that the commissioner of general services and the chair of the state capitol commission provide written notice at least 30 days prior to transferring ownership, an exclusive leasehold interest, or exclusive control of state-owned real property to a private entity. The notice must be sent to the chairs of the joint government operations committee of the Senate and House of Representatives and each member of the General Assembly representing the county where the property is located.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Mar 24

Senate

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