HB 1994 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Natural Disasters - As introduced, requires TACIR to perform a comprehensive evaluation on the preparedness and response of local and state officials, departments, and agencies to the Hurricane Helene natural disaster. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4, Chapter 10 and Title 58.

HB 1994 requires Tennessee's Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of how local and state officials, departments, and agencies prepared for and responded to Hurricane Helene. The bill mandates that all relevant agencies assist TACIR and requires a final report with findings and recommendations - including potential new legislation - by January 31, 2027. This report must be submitted to the relevant legislative committees overseeing state and local government. The bill directly affects state and local entities involved in disaster response planning and execution. It creates a structured process to identify lessons learned from Hurricane Helene for future disaster preparedness.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 4, 2026
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P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
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Timothy Hill
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