SB2440

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the "Pot for Potholes Act."

Failed·3/24/26
Draft Text

The Pot for Potholes Act regulates marijuana use, establishes a tax, and creates a community reinvestment fund.

The Pot for Potholes Act legalizes the personal use, possession, and transportation of marijuana for adults. It establishes a 15% tax on marijuana sales, with revenue allocated to the state highway fund, counties, and a cannabis community reinvestment fund. The fund supports grants for communities affected by marijuana enforcement. The act also sets rules for marijuana businesses, including licensing, taxes, and security measures. It prohibits local bans on marijuana sales and mandates the use of a universal symbol for marijuana products.

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

2 Yea

DD

7 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 24

Senate

Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 23

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026

Mar 23

Senate

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026