Tennessee 110th Regular Session (2017-2018) Status: In Committee

HB 1581 — State Symbols - As introduced, expands the list of animals recognized as state pets to include any animal adopted from an animal shelter or rescue facility instead of only dogs and cats so adopted. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3.

Last action — Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 110th Regular Session (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

  1. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. P2C, ref. to State Government Committee

  4. Assigned to s/c State Government Subcommittee

  5. Filed for introduction

  6. Intro., P1C.

  7. Filed for intro.

Sponsors

  • Gilmore · Primary
  • Tate · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 131 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • Gilmore
  • Tate

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (131)

131 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1581?
HB 1581 is sponsored by Gilmore and Tate.
What is the current status of HB 1581?
This bill died with 110th Regular Session (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1581?
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