HB 2320 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 89, relative to convention center authorities.
Last action — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 984
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Bill Lee (Republican) on April 30, 2026.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
The bill updates the Convention Center Authorities Act to include agricultural exposition authorities.
This bill amends existing laws relating to convention center authorities in Tennessee by incorporating provisions for agricultural exposition authorities. It aims to expand the scope of the authorities to include agricultural events and initiatives.
Summary
Regional Authorities and Special Districts - As enacted, revises the "Convention Center Authorities Act of 2009" as the "Convention Center and Agricultural Exposition Authorities Act." - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 89.
Bill Text
- Full text View text Current pdf
Action History
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Filed for introduction
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Refer to Senate Delayed Bills Committee
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Approved by Delayed Bills Committee
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State & Local Government Committee
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Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
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Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
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Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/25/2026
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Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
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Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
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Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
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Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/1/2026
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Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/1/2026
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Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2026
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Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0888)
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Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 33, Nays 0
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Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
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Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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Subst. for comp. HB.
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Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA1083)
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Passed H., Ayes 88, Nays 0, PNV 0
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Enrolled and ready for signatures
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Signed by Senate Speaker
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Signed by H. Speaker
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Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Signed by Governor.
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Pub. Ch. 984
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Effective date(s) 05/19/2026
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Filed for introduction
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Intro., P1C.
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P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
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Ref. to State & Local Government Committee
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Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee
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Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
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Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
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Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/11/2026
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Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/18/2026
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Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026
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Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
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Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/24/2026
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Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/31/2026
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Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/31/2026
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Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/8/2026
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Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/8/2026
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Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
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Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/8/2026
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Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/14/2026
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Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
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Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/14/2026
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H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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Comp. SB subst.
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Comp. became Pub. Ch. 984
Sponsors
- Dave Wright · Primary
- Elaine Davis · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 131 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Wright, Dave Republican
Co-sponsors (1)
- Davis, Elaine Republican
Not signed on (131)
131 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 131 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2320 do?
- Regional Authorities and Special Districts - As enacted, revises the "Convention Center Authorities Act of 2009" as the "Convention Center and Agricultural Exposition Authorities Act." - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 89.
- Who sponsors HB 2320?
- HB 2320 is sponsored by Wright, Dave (Republican) and Davis, Elaine (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2320?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 2320?
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