SB 1192 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Highways, Roads and Bridges - As introduced, requires the department of transportation to study the development of a new bridge crossing the Mississippi River and connecting to Arkansas. - Amends TCA Title 54.

SB 1192 requires Tennessee's Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of building a new Mississippi River bridge connecting Tennessee to Arkansas, including related highway infrastructure. The study must be completed by February 1, 2026, and report findings - including potential funding sources and development timelines - to transportation committees in both legislative chambers. This bill directly affects the Tennessee DOT, mandating a formal assessment before any construction decisions. It does not authorize construction or funding but sets a timeline for evaluating the project’s viability. The study aims to inform future legislative action on the bridge project.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Mar 19, 2025
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Committee
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Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Raumesh Akbari
Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
TN
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