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TN SB1490
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ferrell Haile
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AI Summary
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Local historical boards may contract with farmers to grow crops on historical site land of 5 or more contiguous acres, or harvest hay and naturally grown products on sites under 5 contiguous acres
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All proceeds from farming contracts must be used for preservation of historic sites and structures managed by the boards
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Local historical boards must submit annual reports to the Tennessee Historical Commission by December 31 detailing all farming contracts and how proceeds were spent
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The Tennessee Historical Commission, with assistance from the Department of Agriculture, must develop standardized contracts for local historical boards to use for these farming agreements
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 11; Title 12; Title 29 and Title 43, relative to local historical boards.
Historical Sites and Preservation
Last Action
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
3/2/2026