A bill backed by Tennessee Republicans aims to increase state oversight of Tennessee's busiest tourism districts, including downtown Nashville. The legislation would allow the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development to create a new set of rules for all TDZs statewide, which could potentially override local ordinances. Critics argue the bill gives too much power to a state agency, which is typically handled at the local level. The governor can either sign the bill into law or allow it to become law without his signature after 10 days.