NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A bill to legalize and regulate "mixed martial arts" competitions in Tennessee passed the House but stalled in a Senate committee on Tuesday.

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The House passed the measure sponsored by Rep. Curry Todd, a Memphis Republican, on a 95-2 vote. The bill would create a new commission to regulate amateur and professional contests beyond the boxing and kickboxing currently permitted in Tennessee.

But the companion bill was delayed for a week in the Senate Finance Committee because of concerns over an effort to direct some of the proceeds to the wrestling program at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga.

Sen. Bo Watson, R-Hixson, argued that the wrestling program at the school near his district should benefit because many professional fighters have a background in collegiate wrestling.

"It is a sport that is very popular within the state of Tennessee," Watson said. "I think it's a great amendment, I think it's a great idea."

"If that's an earmark, then so be it," he said.

The proposal would direct any money above what is needed to pay for the operations of the new commission to be deposited into an account to fund scholarships at NCAA Division I wrestling programs in the state. UT-Chattanooga is the only public school that competes at that level.

The money would be generated from a tax on licensing fees, ticket sales and televised fights.

Senate Democratic Leader Jim Kyle of Memphis objected to directing money to specific programs -- especially amid a growing budget shortfall.

"Earmarking ties our hands," he said.

Sen. Douglas Henry, D-Nashville, argued that the money could be better spent on trying to alleviate potential layoffs of state workers.

Watson responded that his proposal wouldn't go into effect for two years after the creation of the commission and that the budget situation could be different by then.

"It really is for student athletes who use wrestling as a vehicle for higher education," he said.

Bill Would Require All DUI Offenders To Serve 48 Hours

Legislation that would require all individuals convicted of drunken driving to serve at least 48 hours in jail also passed the House on Tuesday.

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The measure sponsored by Rep. Harry Brooks, R-Knoxville, was approved 96-1. The companion bill was unanimously approved in the Senate last month.

Currently, DUI offenders less than 21 years of age must serve at least 48 hours in jail. The minimum period of incarceration for DUI offenders who are 21 years of age or older is 24 hours.

This bill would require all DUI offenders, regardless of age, to serve at least 48 hours in jail.

The legislation now goes back to the Senate to work out differences before heading to the governor.

Bill Would Eliminate Time Limits For DUI Test

Legislation that would remove limits on how much time authorities have to give drunken driving tests following a traffic stop is headed to the governor for his consideration.

The House passed the measure 86-4 on Tuesday. The companion bill was approved unanimously by the Senate in February.

Sponsors said the legislation is needed because officers in rural areas can have a hard time getting the tests done within the current two-hour time limit.

Gov. Phil Bredesen could not be immediately reached for comment about whether he will sign the bill.