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TN HB1738

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Greg Vital

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates April of each year as "Tennessee Native Plant Month" in the state
  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2 by adding a new section for this observance
  • Recognizes Tennessee is home to over 2,400 native plant species, including shade trees, shrubs, perennials, vines, grasses, and wildflowers
  • Aims to encourage public awareness about the benefits of native plants to pollinators, wildlife, the economy, and ecosystem sustainability
  • Passed February 23, 2026 and approved by Governor Bill Lee on March 6, 2026; takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, relative to native plant month.

Holidays and Days of Special Observance

Last Action

Effective date(s) 03/06/2026

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules2/17/2026
Agriculture and Natural Resources2/9/2026
Naming & Designating1/22/2026

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