SB2073

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, relative to native plant month.

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Designates April as Tennessee Native Plant Month to promote awareness of native plants' benefits.

The bill designates April as Tennessee Native Plant Month to highlight the importance of native plants in maintaining healthy ecosystems, conserving biodiversity, and supporting local wildlife. Native plants, which are well-adapted to Tennessee's environmental conditions, play a crucial role in cleaning the air, filtering water, and stabilizing soils. The act aims to encourage public awareness about the benefits of native plants to pollinators, the economy, and overall environmental health.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 18

11:00 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 16

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 588

Feb 24

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Feb 23

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted