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TN SB1611

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bailey

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Joint airport boards established by two municipalities and two counties through an interlocal agreement receive all powers of both joint boards and regional airport authorities under Tennessee law

  • Such joint boards are designated as public instrumentalities of the creating governments and public body corporate and politic entities

  • Joint boards may file a charter with the Secretary of State as a public nonprofit corporation to establish their corporate existence

  • Governance structure, board member terms, and board composition must be determined by the interlocal agreement rather than other statutory provisions

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 42, Chapter 5, relative to airports.

Aircraft and Airports

Last Action

Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar2/25/2026
Transportation and Safety2/18/2026
Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources2/11/2026
Government Operations1/15/2026

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