Tennessee 114th General Assembly Status: Passed House 3 D cosponsors

HB 0686 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9 and Title 13, relative to the "African American Cultural and Historical Grant Act."

Last action — Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Historical Sites and Preservation - As introduced, enacts the "African American Cultural and Historical Grant Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9 and Title 13.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

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

  4. Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 4/1/2025

  5. Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 0

  6. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2025

  7. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2025

  8. Re-refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee

  9. Sponsor(s) Added.

  10. Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 4/21/2025

  11. Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2025

  12. Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

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

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

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

  16. Filed for introduction

  17. Intro., P1C.

  18. P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee- Government Operations for Review

  19. Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee

  20. Placed on s/c cal Public Service Subcommittee for 3/5/2025

  21. Action Def. in s/c Public Service Subcommittee to 3/12/2025

  22. Placed on s/c cal Public Service Subcommittee for 3/12/2025

  23. Action Def. in s/c Public Service Subcommittee to 3/19/2025

  24. Placed on s/c cal Public Service Subcommittee for 3/19/2025

  25. Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee

  26. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/26/2025

  27. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/2/2025

  28. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/2/2025

  29. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/9/2025

  30. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/9/2025

  31. Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee

  32. Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 4/14/2025

  33. Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

  34. Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee

  35. Sponsor(s) Added.

  36. Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/16/2025

  37. Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/4/2026

  38. Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to 3/18/2026

  39. Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

  40. Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to Final Calendar No. 2

  41. Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026

  42. Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 130 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (130)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 0686 do?
Historical Sites and Preservation - As introduced, enacts the "African American Cultural and Historical Grant Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9 and Title 13.
Who sponsors HB 0686?
HB 0686 is sponsored by Camper, Karen D. (Democrat), Hardaway, T.J. (Democrat), and McKenzie, Sam (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 0686?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HB 0686?
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