SB 1902 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Regional Authorities and Special Districts - As introduced, requires notice to be published on the governing body's website for at least two weeks prior to the date set for a hearing on whether to create an airport authority. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 31; Title 7, Chapter 51; Title 42, Chapter 4 and Title 42, Chapter 3.

SB 1902 requires local governing bodies to publish notice of hearings on creating airport authorities on their official website for at least two weeks before the hearing date. This bill directly affects cities or counties considering establishing new airport authorities by adding a transparency requirement to the process. It amends Tennessee Code sections related to airport authorities (TCA Titles 4, 7, 42) to implement this notice period, ensuring public access to hearing information well in advance. The change is procedural, focusing on the timing and method of public notification rather than altering airport operations or funding.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Mar 4, 2026
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Mar 4, 2026
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Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State & Local Government Committee
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Feb 2, 2026
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Paul Bailey
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