S.J.Res.0571

A RESOLUTION to urge the Tennessee Department of Transportation to establish habitat and no-mow areas on highway rights-of-way for the monarch butterfly.

Chamber Passed·2/9/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SJR0571 urges the Tennessee Department of Transportation to create habitat for monarch butterflies by establishing no-mow areas on highway.

Tennessee SJR0571 encourages the Tennessee Department of Transportation to establish habitat for monarch butterflies by dedicating sections of road and highway rights-of-way for milkweed and other native wildflowers. The resolution highlights the importance of these plants for the survival of monarch butterflies, which rely on milkweed for laying eggs and caterpillars for food. It also urges the department to identify and protect existing growths of milkweed and wildflowers from mowing.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 32–0 · Feb 9
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 4

9:30 AM

Senate Transportation And Safety Hearing

History

Feb 12

House

Ref. to Transportation Committee

Feb 12

House

Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee

Feb 10

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.