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SB 2196

Public Contracts - As introduced, requires a tire manufacturer or supplier responding to a solicitation to bid with this state, or who has an existing contract with this state, to indicate each tire, by product, and material number, that is manufactured with 100 percent French process zinc oxide. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9 and Title 12.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee requires tire manufacturers bidding for state contracts to disclose products made with 100 percent French process zinc oxide, potentially narrowing supplier options and increasing procurement costs.

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 2196

Legislative bill overview

SB 2196 requires tire manufacturers and suppliers bidding on or holding contracts with Tennessee to disclose which tire products are made with 100 percent French process zinc oxide. The bill amends Tennessee's contracting statutes to establish this disclosure requirement as a condition for state procurement eligibility.

Why is this important

This bill creates a procurement specification that could influence which tire products the state purchases and may affect supply chains for manufacturers. It signals potential state preference for tires made with a specific production method, which could have downstream effects on pricing, availability, and manufacturer compliance costs for state contracts.

Potential points of contention

  • Technical specificity concern: Requiring disclosure of a specific zinc oxide production method is unusually granular for procurement standards and may limit competition or exclude qualified suppliers unable to meet this particular specification
  • Cost and supply chain impact: Restricting to French process zinc oxide could increase costs for the state or reduce available suppliers, potentially raising procurement expenses
  • Unclear rationale: The bill doesn't explain the public policy justification for preferring this specific manufacturing process over equivalent alternatives, raising questions about whether this serves a genuine state interest or reflects other motivations

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

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