TCSA Capitol Update: March 13, 2026
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TCSA Capitol Update: March 13, 2026
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💡 The 2026 legislative cycle is beginning to take shape at the Tennessee General Assembly. In this week’s episode of the TCSA Capitol Update, we break down the impact of the candidate qualifying deadline for state legislative races and what uncontested seats could mean for lawmakers as they face key votes this session.
📆 We also discuss the shift to “final” committee calendars as the legislature moves deeper into the session, with committees working through packed agendas before deadlines close out bill consideration for the year. Several property tax cap proposals remain in play, including the legislation sponsored by Representative Zachary and Senator Watson that has been temporarily deferred but is expected to return for debate.
📚 In addition, this episode covers Governor Bill Lee’s proposal to expand the Education Freedom Scholarship program, ongoing debates over land use and development regulations affecting counties, and other major policy proposals advancing through committees.
🌟 For a full breakdown of the bills discussed this week and what’s ahead in the legislature, visit the TCSA Capitol Update blog.
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