TN HB2546Tennessee HB2546 updates the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Act by reducing the number of members on its executive committee from seven to six. It also expands the responsibilities of the board to include directing the mission of the Hall of Fame and makes additional related changes.
TN HB2546 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by William Lamberth (R), currently “Passed” since April 6, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 258 of them sponsored by William Lamberth.
The key recorded vote (House, March 9, 2026) ended 12–1 and passed.
Supporters of HB2546 argue that streamlining the executive committee will enhance decision-making efficiency and allow for a more focused direction for the Hall of Fame's mission. They believe these changes will strengthen the organization and better celebrate Tennessee's sports heritage.
Critics of HB2546 may contend that reducing the executive committee's size could limit diverse perspectives in decision-making. They might also argue that the changes could lead to a less inclusive approach to how the Hall of Fame operates and represents Tennessee's sports history.
The analysis of HB2546, which pertains to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, reveals no direct conflicts of interest between the sponsor, William Lamberth, and the bill's subject matter. Lamberth's personal financial interests primarily lie in the legal field, consulting, and various board memberships, none of which are directly related to sports or recreation industries. The changes proposed in the bill, such as modifying the executive committee's membership and enhancing board responsibilities, do not appear to create any financial benefit for Lamberth or his businesses.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Attorney | Lawyers/Law Firms | AI-researched |
| Employer | Partner at Lamberth, Cifelli, Ellis & Nason, P.A. | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of Lamberth Consulting | — | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board Member of Sumner County CASA | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Spouse Employer | Spouse employed by Sumner County Schools | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | STATE OF TN | Government | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SELF EMPLOYED ATTORNEY | Lawyers/Law Firms | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | PORTLAND COMMUNITY CHAIRMAN from Jan 2026 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | UNITED WAY SUMNER CO BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2026 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | VOLUNTEER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2026 to current | Education | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, STATE OF TN | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: LAMBERTH PAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN HB2546 do?
Tennessee HB2546 updates the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Act by reducing the number of members on its executive committee from seven to six. It also expands the responsibilities of the board to include directing the mission of the Hall of Fame and makes additional related changes.
How did the vote on TN HB2546 go?
The key recorded vote (House, March 9, 2026) ended 12–1 and passed.
What is the status of TN HB2546?
TN HB2546 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HB2546?
William Lamberth (R) sponsored TN HB2546.
