TennesseeIn committee114th General Assembly
SB 476 Local Education Agencies - As enacted, requires, beginning August 1, 2027, each LEA and public charter school to prohibit food or beverage items that contain Allura Red AC, which is Chemical Abstracts Service registry number 25956-17-6 and also known as Red 40, to be sold, offered for sale, or provided to students on school property through the school nutrition program provided by the LEA, public charter school, or a third party expressly authorized by the LEA or public charter school. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Latest: Feb 12, 2025 · Comp. became Pub. Ch. 476
What it means
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How they voted
1 committee, procedural and amendment vote
Senate: SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/12/2025 Passed
5 yes · 4 no
Mar 12, 2025 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/12/2025 Passed
5 yes · 4 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | – | 1 |
| Republican | 5 | 3 |
How each member voted (9)
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Where it stands
Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Full official history (13 actions)
- Jan 29, 2025SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 10, 2025SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 12, 2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
- Mar 5, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/12/2025
- Mar 12, 2025SenateRecommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Mar 18, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/20/2025
- Mar 20, 2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 20, 2025SenateSenate Reset on calendar for 4/3/2025
- Mar 31, 2025SenateRe-refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Apr 17, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/21/2025
- Apr 21, 2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Apr 21, 2025SenateCompanion House Bill substituted
- May 27, 2025Comp. became Pub. Ch. 476
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