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TN SB2229

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jack Johnson

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Redefines "state contract" to specifically mean written agreements with the state for work on state highway construction projects

  • Expands prevailing wage requirements to cover both state highway construction projects and non-state contract construction projects on public highways funded wholly or partially with federal or state highway funds

  • Authorizes the commissioner's designee to perform duties related to prevailing wage rate determinations under Section 12-4-404(a)

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law and applies to contracts entered into, amended, or renewed on or after the effective date

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 12, Chapter 4, Part 4, relative to the prevailing wage rate.

Salaries and Benefits

Last Action

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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