Tennessee 114th General Assembly Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 2009 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-321, relative to official state reptiles.

Last action — Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 21, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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 48% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • 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.

Summary

Naming and Designating - As introduced, designates the bog turtle as an official state reptile. - Amends TCA Section 4-1-321.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Intro., P1C.

  3. P2C, ref. to Naming & Designating Committee - State & Local Government Committee

  4. Placed on cal. Naming & Designating Committee for 2/9/2026

  5. Sponsor(s) Added.

  6. Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee

  7. Sponsor(s) Added.

  8. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 2/18/2026

  9. Sponsor(s) Added.

  10. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/4/2026

  11. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/4/2026

  12. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/11/2026

  13. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/11/2026

  14. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/18/2026

  15. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026

  16. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026

  17. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/24/2026

  18. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/31/2026

  19. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/31/2026

  20. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/8/2026

  21. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/8/2026

  22. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to First January Calendar

  23. Filed for introduction

  24. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  25. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

  26. Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/4/2026

  27. Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

  28. Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/9/2026

  29. Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0

  30. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

  31. Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 132 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (132)

132 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2009 do?
Naming and Designating - As introduced, designates the bog turtle as an official state reptile. - Amends TCA Section 4-1-321.
Who sponsors SB 2009?
SB 2009 is sponsored by Kyle, Sara (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 2009?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 21, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 2009?
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