State Symbols - As enacted, designates Lake County as the "Eagle Capital of Tennessee." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3.
SB 1615 designates Lake County as Tennessee's "Eagle Capital" through a symbolic amendment to state code. This bill directly affects Lake County by officially recognizing its status as a hub for eagle conservation and tourism, highlighted by the annual Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival, over 90 eagle nests, and winter migrations. The key provision simply adds this title to state law without creating new regulations or funding. It acknowledges Lake County's economic and ecological connection to eagles, as noted in the bill's preamble about tourism and wildlife.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Signed Apr 7, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
7
Committee
3
Apr 7, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed H., Ayes 82, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ed Jackson
RRepublican
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