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HB 2010

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) Introduced by Mary Littleton

Tennessee bill requires tire suppliers bidding for state contracts to disclose tires manufactured with 100 percent French process zinc oxide.

Action Def. in s/c Public Service Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 2010

Legislative bill overview

HB 2010 requires tire manufacturers and suppliers bidding on or holding contracts with Tennessee to disclose which tires are made with 100 percent French process zinc oxide. The bill amends Tennessee's public contracting laws across three titles of state code to create this disclosure requirement.

Why is this important

Zinc oxide is a critical material in tire manufacturing that affects tire durability and performance. This bill may signal a preference for French-sourced materials in state procurement, potentially affecting supply chains, pricing, and which manufacturers can compete for Tennessee contracts. The requirement could either protect specific suppliers or advance material sourcing preferences tied to quality or trade considerations.

Potential points of contention

  • Specificity of sourcing requirement: Mandating French process zinc oxide specifically could limit competition, increase costs for bidders, or create barriers for manufacturers using equivalent non-French alternatives
  • Trade and economic implications: The French-specific requirement may trigger trade policy concerns or affect relationships with other suppliers; unclear if this reflects quality standards or preferential sourcing
  • Implementation and verification: The bill requires disclosure but doesn't specify enforcement mechanisms, audit procedures, or penalties for misrepresentation of zinc oxide sourcing

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

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