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Yes: 173 • No: 13
TennesseeHB 2130114th General Assembly (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 62, Chapter 2, Part 4, relative to certificates of registration for engineers.
Sponsored By: Tim Hicks, Tim (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Engineering technologists can become licensed engineers
The Board can start writing rules now. Beginning July 1, 2026, you can use a new path to a professional engineer license in Tennessee. You must have a four-year ABET ETAC engineering technology degree and be approved by the Board. You must submit three written references from engineers who are registered in Tennessee and in good standing. You must pass the NCEES FE exam to sit for the PE exam, and you must pass the PE exam. You must also show eight or more years of progressive engineering work under a licensed professional engineer. If you meet these steps and are otherwise qualified, the Board grants your license.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Tim Hicks, Tim
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Justin J. Pearson, Justin J.
Democrat • House
Greg Vital, Greg
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/9/2026
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/9/2026
Yes: 33 • No: 0
House vote • 4/6/2026
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 4/6/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/6/2026
Yes: 84 • No: 5
House vote • 3/31/2026
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Yes: 22 • No: 2
House vote • 3/25/2026
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 13 • No: 0
House vote • 3/18/2026
HOUSE COMMERCE COMMITTEE
Yes: 16 • No: 3
House vote • 3/11/2026
HOUSE BUSINESS AND UTILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 5 • No: 3
Actions Timeline
Pub. Ch. 881
5/5/2026Effective date(s) 04/27/2026, 07/01/2026
5/5/2026Signed by Governor.
4/27/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.
4/16/2026HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
4/15/2026SenateSigned by H. Speaker
4/14/2026HouseEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
4/10/2026HouseReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
4/9/2026SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/9/2026SenatePassed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0
4/9/2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
4/6/2026HousePassed H., Ayes 84, Nays 5, PNV 2
4/6/2026HouseEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
4/6/2026HouseH. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
4/2/2026HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026
4/1/2026HouseRec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
3/31/2026HouseRec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
3/25/2026HousePlaced on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 3/31/2026
3/25/2026HouseRec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
3/18/2026HouseAssigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
3/18/2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/25/2026
3/18/2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
3/17/2026HouseRec. for pass by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee
3/11/2026HousePlaced on cal. Commerce Committee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
3/4/2026House
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