SB 2028 Game and Fish Laws - As enacted, clarifies that local governmental entities shall not regulate the manner and means of taking wildlife, including the discharge of a firearm while lawfully hunting, and that such taking is regulated pursuant to rules promulgated and proclamations issued by the fish and wildlife commission. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1314; Section 70-1-206 and Section 70-4-107.
Latest: Apr 7, 2026 · Pub. Ch. 673
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/19/2026 Passed
69 yes · 17 no · 3 other
Mar 19, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/19/2026 Passed
69 yes · 17 no · 3 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 5 | 14 | 2 |
| Republican | 64 | 3 | 1 |
How each member voted (89)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
4 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 3 3/23/2026 Passed
26 yes · 5 no
Mar 23, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 3 3/23/2026 Passed
26 yes · 5 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 5 |
| Republican | 25 | – |
How each member voted (31)
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House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 3 BY COCHRAN PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/19/2026 Passed
82 yes · 5 no · 1 other
Mar 19, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 3 BY COCHRAN PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/19/2026 Passed
82 yes · 5 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 15 | 5 | 1 |
| Republican | 67 | – | – |
How each member voted (88)
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Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/12/2026 Passed
24 yes · 7 no · 1 other
Mar 12, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/12/2026 Passed
24 yes · 7 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 6 | – |
| Republican | 23 | 1 | 1 |
How each member voted (32)
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Senate: SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0 2/25/2026 Passed
7 yes · 2 no
Feb 25, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0 2/25/2026 Passed
7 yes · 2 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | – | 2 |
| Republican | 7 | – |
How each member voted (9)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
Where it stands
Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 24, Nays 7, PNV 1
Mar 19, 2026 · House
Passed House
Passed H., as am., Ayes 69, Nays 17, PNV 3
Mar 23, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Concurred, Ayes 26, Nays 5 (Amendment 3 - HA0712)
Mar 24, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
Mar 26, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 7, 2026 · Senate
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (29 actions)
- Jan 22, 2026SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 2, 2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 5, 2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
- Feb 11, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
- Feb 18, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee to 2/25/2026
- Feb 19, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 2/25/2026
- Feb 25, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0
- Mar 3, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/5/2026
- Mar 5, 2026SenateSenate Reset on calendar for 3/12/2026
- Mar 10, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026
- Mar 12, 2026SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 24, Nays 7, PNV 1
- Mar 12, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 12, 2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Mar 12, 2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0527)
- Mar 16, 2026HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Mar 19, 2026HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
- Mar 19, 2026HouseAm. withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - HA0681)
- Mar 19, 2026HouseAm. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0624)
- Mar 19, 2026HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 69, Nays 17, PNV 3
- Mar 19, 2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 3 - HA0712)
- Mar 20, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 3/26/2026
- Mar 23, 2026SenateConcurred, Ayes 26, Nays 5 (Amendment 3 - HA0712)
- Mar 24, 2026SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
- Mar 24, 2026SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- Mar 26, 2026HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- Mar 27, 2026SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
- Apr 7, 2026SenateSigned by Governor.
- Apr 13, 2026Pub. Ch. 673
- Apr 13, 2026Effective date(s) 04/07/2026
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