Tennessee · Senate Bill 1978 · 113th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-321, relative to official state reptiles.
SB 1978Sponsored by
Sara KylePassed one chamber, then died
IntroducedJan 24, 2024
In committeeJan 29, 2024
Passed the SenateMar 4, 2024
Died
To the governor
Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Naming and Designating - As introduced, designates the bog turtle as an official state reptile. - Amends TCA Section 4-1-321.
Every action
11 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
SenateFiled for introduction
SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
CommitteePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee · Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
CommitteePlaced on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 2/28/2024 · Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
CommitteeRecommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · Senate Calendar Committee
CommitteeRecommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · Senate Calendar Committee
SenatePlaced on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/4/2024
SenatePassed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
SenateSponsor(s) Added.
HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Roll calls
2 recorded votes: 1 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
From Tennessee's official records (wapp.capitol.tn.gov), checked Nov 1, 2026.
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