SB2609

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11; Title 67; Title 69 and Title 70, relative to funding to the wildlife resources agency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2609 allocates sales and use tax revenue from recreational vessels and wildlife-related goods to the wildlife resources fund.

Tennessee SB2609 amends state tax law to redirect sales and use tax revenue from recreational vessels, their accessories, and wildlife-related outdoor recreational goods to the wildlife resources fund. This revenue, effective July 1, 2026, will be used to cover the operational expenses of the wildlife resource agency. The bill specifies that these funds cannot be diverted to other purposes, including educational allocations.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026