Railroad Authorities

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TN SB1739 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Jessie Seal (R), currently “Passed” since April 6, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 96 of them sponsored by Jessie Seal.

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The bill SB1739 seeks to amend the Tennessee Code regarding railroad authorities by adding Claiborne, Union, and Grainger counties to the North East Tennessee Railroad Authority. The sponsor, Jessie Seal, has personal financial interests that do not directly overlap with the railroad industry or the specific provisions of this bill. Seal's employment at Lifeline Ambulance Service, LLC, and his investments in Wal-Mart, GE, and Apple stocks do not present a conflict of interest in relation to the railroad authorities or their operations. The interests listed are primarily in sectors such as healthcare and technology, which are unrelated to the transportation and public works domain that the bill addresses. Therefore, there is no indication that the passage of this bill would provide any personal financial gain to the sponsor.

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