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HB 606

Alcoholic Beverage Commission - As introduced, requires the commission to submit its biennial report on underage drinking, drunk driving, and other harmful uses of alcohol to the governor in addition to members of the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 57.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jake McCalmon

Requires Tennessee's Alcoholic Beverage Commission to submit its biennial alcohol harm report to the governor alongside the legislature, expanding report distribution for potential faster executive action.

Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 606

Legislative bill overview

HB 606 would require Tennessee's Alcoholic Beverage Commission to submit its biennial report on underage drinking, drunk driving, and harmful alcohol use to the governor in addition to the general assembly. This is a modest procedural change to expand the distribution of an existing report that the commission already prepares.

Why is this important

The governor would gain direct access to data on alcohol-related public health and safety issues, potentially enabling faster executive response to emerging problems. However, the practical impact depends on whether the governor's office actually uses this information to inform policy decisions or coordinate agency actions.

Potential points of contention

  • Bureaucratic redundancy: The report already goes to the legislature; critics may view adding the governor as unnecessary duplication rather than improved transparency
  • Limited scope: The bill only addresses reporting distribution, not any substantive changes to how the commission addresses alcohol-related harms or expands data collection
  • Implementation costs: Minor administrative burden of sending an additional copy, though likely negligible compared to the report's actual value

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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