Tennessee 114th General Assembly Status: Enacted 6 R cosponsors

HB 2630 — AN ACT to authorize the state of Tennessee, acting by resolutions of its funding board, to issue and sell its bonds and bond anticipation notes to provide for acquisition of equipment and sites, and erection, construction, and equipment of sites and buildings, expressly including the acquisition of existing structures for expansion, improvements, betterments, and extraordinary repairs to existing structures, for construction of highways, and repair, replacement, or rehabilitation of bridges, and for grants to any county, metropolitan government, incorporated town, city, special district of the state, or any governmental agency or instrumentality of any of them; to make grants to industrial development corporations to provide for acquisition of equipment and acquisition, site preparation, erection, construction, and equipment of sites and buildings; and infrastructure improvements and development; to issue its debt in excess of the authorized amount to fund discount and costs of issuance; and to provide for the expenditure of said funds. This act makes appropriations for an indefinite period of time for the purpose of allocating the proceeds of the bonds and notes authorized by this act.

Last action — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 989

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bill Lee (Republican) on May 06, 2026.

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

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote 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 authorizes Tennessee to issue bonds for infrastructure and construction projects.

This legislation allows Tennessee to sell bonds and notes to fund various infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, and building improvements. It also permits grants to local governments and industrial development corporations for related development.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill may lead to improvements in infrastructure that could enhance the quality of life in your community.
  • Environment: Infrastructure projects may impact local environments during construction and development phases.
  • Small Business: The infrastructure investments could create new opportunities and improve access for small businesses in the area.

Summary

Bond Issues - As enacted, authorizes the state to issue and sell bonds. -

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee

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

  5. Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 4/15/2026

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

  7. Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

  8. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar 2 for 4/16/2026

  9. Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0

  10. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

  11. Subst. for comp. HB.

  12. Passed H., Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0

  13. Sponsor(s) Added.

  14. Enrolled and ready for signatures

  15. Signed by Senate Speaker

  16. Signed by H. Speaker

  17. Transmitted to Governor for action.

  18. Signed by Governor.

  19. Pub. Ch. 989

  20. Effective date(s) 05/19/2026

  21. Filed for introduction

  22. Intro., P1C.

  23. P2C, ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

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

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

  26. Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

  27. Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/15/2026

  28. Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee

  29. Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/15/2026

  30. H. Placed on Appropriations Calendar for 4/16/2026

  31. Sponsor(s) Added.

  32. Comp. SB subst.

  33. Sponsor(s) Added.

  34. Comp. became Pub. Ch. 989

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 126 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (126)

126 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2630 do?
Bond Issues - As enacted, authorizes the state to issue and sell bonds. -
Who sponsors HB 2630?
HB 2630 is sponsored by Hicks G, Lamberth, William (Republican), Cochran, Mark (Republican), Williams, Ryan (Republican), Hulsey, Bud (Republican), Crawford, John (Republican), and Bricken, Rush (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2630?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2026. Enacted.
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