TennesseeIn committee114th General Assembly

SB 1645 Agriculture, Dept. of - As enacted, enacts the "Representative Johnny Shaw Tennessee Agricultural Innovation and Education Initiative." - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 43.

Latest: Jan 21, 2026 · Comp. became Pub. Ch. 946

Education and school choice

What it means

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How they voted

2 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 11, Nays 0 PNV 0 4/21/2026 Passed

11 yes · 0 no

Apr 21, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic3
Republican8
How each member voted (11)

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Senate: SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 0 2/11/2026 Passed

7 yes · 2 no

Feb 11, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic2–
Republican52
How each member voted (9)

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Where it stands

  1. Jan 15, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  2. Jan 21, 2026 · Senate

    Sent to committee

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

Full official history (15 actions)
  • Jan 14, 2026SenateFiled for introduction
  • Jan 15, 2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
  • Jan 21, 2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
  • Feb 4, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 2/11/2026
  • Feb 11, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0
  • Apr 14, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
  • Apr 14, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
  • Apr 20, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
  • Apr 21, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026
  • Apr 21, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 11, Nays 0 PNV 0
  • Apr 21, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
  • Apr 22, 2026SenateCompanion House Bill substituted
  • Apr 22, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
  • Apr 24, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
  • May 15, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 946

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