Tennessee Senate · Mar 4, 2026
SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/4/2026 Passed
Result: pass
SB 2597: Tennessee Fish & Wildlife Commission - As enacted, authorizes the executive director of the wildlife resources agency to enter into agreements with local law enforcement agencies for the purpose of enforcing wildlife management laws and rules; creates a criminal offense for feeding black bears under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 70.
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
Totals
| Yea | Nay | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 0 |
| Republican | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 0 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Janice Bowling(Republican) | Yea |
| Heidi Campbell(Democratic) | Yea |
| Bobby Harshbarger(Republican) | Yea |
| Adam Lowe(Republican) | Yea |
| Mark Pody(Republican) | Yea |
| Lee Reeves(Republican) | Yea |
| Jessie Seal(Republican) | Yea |
| Page Walley(Republican) | Yea |