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TN HB1981

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rusty Grills

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates Lake County as the "Eagle Capital of Tennessee" by amending Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3

  • Lake County hosts over 90 eagle nests and thousands of migrating eagles that winter at Reelfoot Lake and along the Mississippi River

  • The annual Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival attracts bird watchers, with eagle tours offered in January and February by Reelfoot Lake State Park, Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge, and private outfitters

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3, relative to designating Lake County as the Eagle Capital of Tennessee.

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Last Action

Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/11/2026
State & Local Government3/2/2026
Naming & Designating2/4/2026

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