Tennessee Senate Bill SB0338

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/27/25

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3, relative to state symbols.

Summary

SB0338 adds a new item to Tennessee’s list of official state symbols by designating the song "Tennessee" by Arrested Development as a state symbol under Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3. The bill is brief and purely declarative: it amends the state symbols statute to include the song and takes effect immediately upon becoming law. Because the measure only updates the state symbols section of the code, it does not create a regulatory program, appropriation, or enforcement mechanism. Its legal effect is limited to the symbolic recognition of a specific song as part of Tennessee’s official state symbols.

Impact

The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated § 4-1-302 by adding "Tennessee" by Arrested Development to the list of official state symbols. The practical impact on state law is narrow and ceremonial, affecting the statutory catalog of symbols rather than substantive rights, duties, or agency operations. It primarily affects the state’s official designations and any public or educational references to Tennessee symbols.

Sentiment

No committee transcripts or recorded votes were provided, so there is no direct evidence of debate, support, or opposition in the available materials. Based on the bill text alone, the measure appears noncontroversial and symbolic in nature, with a straightforward purpose and no apparent fiscal or regulatory implications.

Contention

No specific points of contention are documented in the provided record. If any disagreement existed, it is not reflected in the available committee discussion or voting history. The only potentially notable issue is the selection of a contemporary song as an official state symbol, which could prompt discussion about cultural representation, but that is not evidenced in the materials provided.