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TN SB2073

Bill

Status

Passed

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bo Watson

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Origin

Senate

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 designation
  • Tennessee is home to over 2,400 native plant species, including shade trees, shrubs, perennials, vines, grasses, and wildflowers
  • Native plants support the state's agriculture and nursery industries, creating jobs in horticulture, landscaping, and ecotourism
  • 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

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 588

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar2/18/2026
Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources2/5/2026

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