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Sponsored Bills (258)
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Susan Marsh Mayfield to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Southern.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 12, Chapter 4, Part 4, relative to the prevailing wage rate.
Tennessee HB2541 requires that workers on construction projects for public highways receive the prevailing wage rate, which is the standard pay for similar work in the area. This …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 50-7-303, relative to suitable work requirements.
Tennessee HB2542 changes the rules about what is considered suitable work for people receiving unemployment benefits. It removes the requirement that a person's job must meet cert…
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Dr. Tyler Forrest to the heritage conservation trust fund board of trustees.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2; Title 20, Chapter 9, Part 6; Title 55, Chapter 17, Part 1; Title 62, Chapter 13; Title 62, Chapter 18; Title 62, Chapter 2; Title 62, Chapter 20; Title 62, Chapter 27; Title 62, Chapter 35; Title 62, Chapter 4; Title 62, Chapter 6; Title 62, Chapter 76; Title 68, Chapter 102 and Title 68, Chapter 105, relative to professions regulated by the department of commerce and insurance.
The bill transfers the oversight of land surveyors from one state board to another, specifically from the board of examiners for land surveyors to the board for architects and eng…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
Tennessee HB2532 increases the number of education freedom scholarships available for students from 25,000 to 40,000 for the 2026-2027 school year. It also requires the governor t…
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Mike Frick to the heritage conservation trust fund board of trustees.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 5, Chapter 21; Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 8; Title 49, Chapter 10, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 10, Part 14; Title 49, Chapter 11, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 11, Part 8; Title 49, Chapter 13; Title 49, Chapter 15, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 16, Part 2; Title 49, Chapter 17; Section 49-2-203; Title 49, Chapter 3, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 5, Part 4; Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 10; Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 16; Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 18; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 15; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 22; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 23; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 30; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 34; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 42; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 81; Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 2; Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 3 and Section 68-204-110, relative to education.
The bill, sponsored by William Lamberth, aims to improve education in Tennessee by eliminating the dyslexia advisory council and shifting its responsibilities to the advisory coun…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 13; Title 16; Title 39; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to emergency management.
Tennessee HB2560 establishes the Tennessee Emergency Management Authority (TEMA), which will oversee local emergency management organizations throughout the state. The bill allows…
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Mike Keeney to the state university board of the University of Memphis.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Pete Claussen to the heritage conservation trust fund board of trustees.
A RESOLUTION to provide for the adjournment sine die of the Second Extraordinary Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Tom Marino to the Public Charter School Commission.
AN ACT to authorize the state of Tennessee, acting by resolutions of its funding board, to issue and sell its bonds and bond anticipation notes to provide for acquisition of equipment and sites, and erection, construction, and equipment of sites and buildings, expressly including the acquisition of existing structures for expansion, improvements, betterments, and extraordinary repairs to existing structures, for construction of highways, and repair, replacement, or rehabilitation of bridges, and for grants to any county, metropolitan government, incorporated town, city, special district of the state, or any governmental agency or instrumentality of any of them; to make grants to industrial development corporations to provide for acquisition of equipment and acquisition, site preparation, erection, construction, and equipment of sites and buildings; and infrastructure improvements and development; to issue its debt in excess of the authorized amount to fund discount and costs of issuance; and to provide for the expenditure of said funds. This act makes appropriations for an indefinite period of time for the purpose of allocating the proceeds of the bonds and notes authorized by this act.
The bill allows Tennessee to issue and sell bonds to fund various infrastructure projects, including the construction and improvement of buildings, highways, and bridges. It also …
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Joshua R. Walker to the Tennessee Claims Commission for the Eastern Grand Division.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of John H. Weston, Jr., of Jackson to the State Textbook and Instructional Materials Quality Commission.
A RESOLUTION to provide for a recess in the proceedings of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Dr. Elaine Swafford to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to local government.
Tennessee HB2186 allows counties with a metropolitan government to impose a tax on food and food ingredients sold for human consumption at a lower rate than the local sales tax or…
AN ACT to make appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026, in the administration, operation and maintenance of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the various departments, institutions, offices and agencies of the state; for certain state aid and obligations; for capital outlay, for the service of the public debt, for emergency and contingency; to repeal certain appropriations and any acts inconsistent herewith; to provide provisional continuing appropriations; and to establish certain provisions, limitations and restrictions under which appropriations may be obligated and expended. This act makes appropriations for the purposes described above for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026.
TN HB2631 is a bill that outlines the budget for the state of Tennessee for the fiscal years starting July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026. It allocates funds for the operation of the s…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 39, relative to lifetime orders of protection.
The bill allows individuals to request a lifetime order of protection against someone who has been convicted of specific offenses in other states. It specifies that the petition c…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 38 and Title 39, relative to law enforcement.
Tennessee HB2157 creates a new task force called the Tennessee Safe Initiative, which will work under the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. This task force aims to improve law en…
A RESOLUTION to congratulate Governor Lee on his deployment of the National Guard to Memphis.
A RESOLUTION to commend Representative Jeremy Faison for his honorable and distinguished service to the people of Tennessee as a member of the House of Representatives.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Todd Skelton to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Tom Boyd to the state university board of Middle Tennessee State University.
The bill confirms the appointment of Tom Boyd to the Board of Trustees for Middle Tennessee State University. This resolution is part of the formal process to ensure that the boar…
A RESOLUTION to call a joint convention of the Senate and House of Representatives for the purpose of voting on the confirmation of Judge Kyle Hixson to the Tennessee Supreme Court, Judge Steve Maroney to the Tennessee Court of Appeals, Western Section, and Judge William E. Phillips II, to the Tennessee Court of Appeals, Eastern Section, pursuant to Article VI, Section 3 of the Constitution of Tennessee and Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 17, Chapter 4.
The bill calls for a joint meeting of the Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives to vote on confirming three judges appointed by the governor. These appointments include Ju…
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Doran Johnson to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Southern.
Tennessee House Joint Resolution 0893 confirms the appointment of Doran Johnson to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Southern. This resolution was sponsored by Wi…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, relative to local governments.
Tennessee HB2552 requires local governments to make decisions on development applications, plans, or site inspections within 60 business days. If they do not approve or deny the s…
A RESOLUTION to provide for a recess in the proceedings of the 2026 regular session of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
A RESOLUTION to provide for the adjournment of the 2025 session of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Drew Goddard to the heritage conservation trust fund board of trustees.
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Edgar "Ed" Joines Cochran of Englewood.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Dr. Phil Roe to the state university board of Austin Peay State University.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Alec Richardson to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee at Martin.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Garnett Decosimo to the advisory board of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Dr. Randall Davis to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 48; Title 49; Title 52; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to health.
Tennessee HB2539 is a bill that removes a requirement for the Department of Health to submit a report about the remote use of a food assistance program for women, infants, and chi…
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Robert Earl Dudgeon on the celebration of his ninetieth birthday.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Jennifer Hampton to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee at Martin.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Dr. Charles Doug Haney to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Southern.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Teresa Keen on the occasion of her retirement.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Gary A. Passons, MD, to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 1, relative to children.
Tennessee HB2526 aims to clarify the definition of a 'child in need of heightened supervision' and make changes to the processes involving the commitment, detention, and shelter c…
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Camron Rudd to the state university board of Tennessee Technological University.
The bill confirms the appointment of Camron Rudd to the Board of Trustees for Tennessee Technological University. This resolution is a formal approval by the state legislature to …
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Dane Scism to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
A RESOLUTION to call a joint convention of the Senate and House of Representatives for the purpose of hearing a State of the State address by Governor Bill Lee and to authorize transmittal of the budget document and legislation implementing the budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.
The bill calls for a joint meeting of the Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives to hear the State of the State address from Governor Bill Lee. It also sets deadlines for s…
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Tony Treadway to the state university board of East Tennessee State University.
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article VII, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, to change the date of elections for judicial and other civil officers.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Annie Dockery to the standards recommendation committee for English language arts.
This bill is a resolution to confirm the appointment of Annie Dockery to a committee that recommends standards for English language arts in Tennessee. The committee's role is to h…
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Britni Singleteary to the standards recommendation committee for English language arts.
The bill confirms the appointment of Britni Singleteary to the Standards Recommendation Committee for English Language Arts in Tennessee. This committee is responsible for making …
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Lucas Hilliard to the standards recommendation committee for English language arts.
The bill confirms the appointment of Lucas Hilliard to a committee that recommends standards for English language arts in Tennessee schools. This committee plays a key role in sha…
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Lynn Richardson of Elizabethton to the Tennessee Ethics Commission.
This bill is a resolution to confirm Lynn Richardson's appointment to the Tennessee Ethics Commission. The Ethics Commission is responsible for overseeing ethical conduct in state…
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Stefan Maupin to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee at Martin.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Mark Rogers to the state forestry commission.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of John McCarty to the fish and wildlife commission.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Rosemary McIlhenny to the fish and wildlife commission.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Rick Spell to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Jake Almond to the state forestry commission.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Nancy Dishner to the board of directors of the Tennessee education lottery corporation.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Trey Watkins to the board of directors of the Tennessee education lottery corporation.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of DeWitt Booth to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Southern.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Thomas D. Lehrman to the Public Charter School Commission.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Eddie Smith to the Public Charter School Commission.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Terence Patterson to the Public Charter School Commission.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of David Jones to the Tennessee public utility commission.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Michael Bittel of Knoxville to the heritage conservation trust fund board of trustees.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Billy Bryan of Shelby County to the State Textbook and Instructional Materials Quality Commission.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of John Compton to the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Donnie Smith to the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of David Watson to the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Todd Womack to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Allen Carter of McMinn County to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Todd Skelton to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
TN HJR0164 is a resolution that confirms Todd Skelton's appointment to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The bill was sponsored by William Lamberth an…
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Phillip Fulmer to the board of directors of the Tennessee education lottery corporation.
This resolution confirms the appointment of Phillip Fulmer to the board of directors of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation. The board oversees the operations and manageme…
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Hanes Torbett to the fish and wildlife commission.
This resolution confirms Hanes Torbett's appointment to the Fish and Wildlife Commission in Tennessee. The commission is responsible for managing the state's fish and wildlife res…
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Sharon Jean-Phillipe to the state forestry commission.
This bill confirms the appointment of Sharon Jean-Phillipe to the State Forestry Commission in Tennessee. The commission is responsible for managing the state's forests and promot…
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Dakasha Winton to the state university board of Tennessee State University.
The bill confirms Dakasha Winton's appointment to the Board of Trustees for Tennessee State University. This resolution was sponsored by William Lamberth and has successfully pass…
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Charles Traughber to the state university board of Tennessee State University.
This bill confirms the appointment of Charles Traughber to the Board of Trustees for Tennessee State University. The resolution was sponsored by William Lamberth and has passed th…
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Marquita Qualls to the state university board of Tennessee State University.
This resolution confirms the appointment of Marquita Qualls to the Board of Trustees for Tennessee State University. The bill was sponsored by William Lamberth and has successfull…
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Terica Smith to the state university board of Tennessee State University.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Jeffery Norfleet to the state university board of Tennessee State University.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Trevia Chatman to the state university board of Tennessee State University.
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Dimeta Smith Knight to the state university board of Tennessee State University.
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Robert Cooke Irwin of Knoxville.
The bill, TN HJR0112, is a resolution that honors the memory of Robert Cooke Irwin, who was from Knoxville. It recognizes his contributions and legacy, celebrating his life and im…
A RESOLUTION to call a joint convention of the Senate and House of Representatives for the purpose of hearing a State of the State address by Governor Bill Lee and to authorize transmittal of the budget document and legislation implementing the budget for fiscal year 2025-2026.
A RESOLUTION to provide for a recess in the proceedings of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly.
A RESOLUTION to provide for a recess in the proceedings of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Larry Riggsbee of Sumner County for his dedicated service to the children of Tennessee.
A RESOLUTION to provide for the adjournment of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly organizational session and to provide for the convening of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly 2025 regular session.
This resolution officially ends the organizational session of Tennessee's 114th General Assembly on January 16, 2025, and starts the regular session immediately afterward. Essenti…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-4-708, relative to the Tennessee Promise scholarship endowment fund.
Tennessee HB2106 limits the amount of money that can be transferred from the lottery for education account to the Tennessee Promise scholarship special reserve account to $10 mill…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5, relative to confidentiality of department of safety records.
Tennessee HB1640 makes certain records from the office of homeland security, specifically those related to critical infrastructure, confidential. This means that these records wil…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 46, Chapter 6, relative to state veterans' cemeteries.
Tennessee HB1635 updates the rules for who can be buried in state veterans' cemeteries. It specifies that military service members, veterans, certain reserve forces members, and t…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 11 and Title 38, Chapter 8, Part 2, relative to law enforcement training academies.
Tennessee HB1634 allows the commissioner of general services to appoint the director or staff of law enforcement training academies. It also permits these academies to operate a s…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 217, Part 1, relative to the drycleaner environmental response program.
The bill updates the Tennessee Drycleaner's Environmental Response Act, which focuses on managing environmental issues related to drycleaning operations. These changes aim to impr…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to the capitol hill protection zone.
The bill establishes a protection zone around the Tennessee State Capitol and several nearby government buildings. This zone includes the grounds, roads, and sidewalks surrounding…
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Ann Sanders "Sandy" Dickey on the occasion of her retirement.
The bill TN HR0239 is a resolution that honors Ann Sanders 'Sandy' Dickey on her retirement. It acknowledges her contributions and achievements throughout her career. The resoluti…
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the 105th Attack Squadron upon the occasion of its 105th anniversary.
The bill honors and commends the 105th Attack Squadron as it celebrates its 105th anniversary. It recognizes the contributions and achievements of the squadron over the years. Thi…
A RESOLUTION to honor Terry Vantrease for his exemplary service as a Sergeant at Arms for the House of Representatives.
TN HR0199 is a resolution that honors Terry Vantrease for his dedicated service as a Sergeant at Arms for the House of Representatives in Tennessee. The bill recognizes his contri…
A RESOLUTION to approve annual events by certain 501(c) organizations in accordance with the provisions of Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, and pursuant to the Tennessee Nonprofit Gaming Law.
The bill allows specific nonprofit organizations to hold a charitable gaming event once a year between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. This is in line with Tennessee's Constituti…
A RESOLUTION to approve annual events by certain 501(c) organizations in accordance with the provisions of Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, and pursuant to the Tennessee Nonprofit Gaming Law.
The bill allows specific nonprofit organizations to hold a charitable gaming event once a year between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. This is in line with Tennessee's Constituti…
A RESOLUTION to honor Chase Ingle upon his exemplary service to House Majority Leader William Lamberth and the Tennessee General Assembly.
TN HR0190 is a resolution that honors Chase Ingle for his outstanding service to House Majority Leader William Lamberth and the Tennessee General Assembly. The bill recognizes Ing…
A RESOLUTION to commend Priscilla Hanna for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
The resolution honors Priscilla Hanna for her outstanding work as a legislative intern in Tennessee. It recognizes her contributions and dedication to serving in the state legisla…
A RESOLUTION to commend Ella Muncy for exemplary service as a legislative intern for the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The bill is a resolution that recognizes and honors Ella Muncy for her outstanding work as a legislative intern with the Tennessee Board of Regents. It commends her contributions …
A RESOLUTION to commend Noelle Porterfield for exemplary service as a legislative intern for the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The bill is a resolution that honors Noelle Porterfield for her outstanding work as a legislative intern for the Tennessee Board of Regents. It recognizes her contributions and de…
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Paul Trowbridge Gillespie, Jr., of Memphis.
The bill is a resolution honoring the memory of Paul Trowbridge Gillespie, Jr., who was from Memphis. It recognizes his contributions and significance to the community, ensuring t…
A RESOLUTION to approve annual events by certain 501(c) organizations in accordance with the provisions of Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, and pursuant to the Tennessee Nonprofit Gaming Law.
The bill allows certain nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c) to hold one annual fundraising event between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. This is in line with the Tenness…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 48, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 1, relative to matters regulated by the department of commerce and insurance.
The bill allows a chancery court to appoint the commissioner of commerce and insurance as a receiver or conservator for individuals found to be violating the Tennessee Securities …
A RESOLUTION to commend Alie Tunks for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
The bill TN HR0074 is a resolution that commends Alie Tunks for her outstanding work as a legislative intern. It recognizes her contributions and service during her time in the Te…
A RESOLUTION to approve annual events by certain 501(c) organizations in accordance with the provisions of Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, and pursuant to the Tennessee Nonprofit Gaming Law.
The bill allows certain nonprofit organizations, classified as 501(c) organizations, to hold one annual fundraising event between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. This is in line …
AN ACT to make appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, in the administration, operation and maintenance of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the various departments, institutions, offices, and agencies of the state; for certain state aid and obligations; for capital outlay, for the service of the public debt, for emergency and contingency; to repeal certain appropriations and any acts inconsistent herewith; to provide provisional continuing appropriations; and to establish certain provisions, limitations and restrictions under which appropriations may be obligated and expended. This act makes appropriations for the purposes described above for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025.
Tennessee HB6005 is a bill that allocates funding for the state's government operations for the fiscal years starting July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. It covers expenses for variou…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8 and Title 49, relative to the Education Freedom Act of 2025.
The bill establishes the 'Education Freedom Scholarship Act,' which aims to provide more educational options for students in Tennessee. It amends existing laws related to educatio…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 2, relative to disaster relief funds.
Tennessee HB6003 establishes two new funds in the state treasury to help with disaster relief efforts. These funds, named the Hurricane Helene interest payment fund and the govern…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 50-7-302 and Section 58-2-106, relative to emergencies.
Tennessee HB6002 allows the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) to help local governments recover from disasters and emergencies on public property when requested. It als…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 55, relative to non-United States citizens.
The bill establishes a new division within the Tennessee Department of Safety focused on immigration enforcement. It creates penalties for officials who support sanctuary policies…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Chapter 17, relative to charitable gaming.
Tennessee HB2659 allows nonprofit organizations to apply for permits to hold annual charitable gaming events during a specific time frame. After the bill's effective date, there w…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 29; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 52; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 58; Title 59; Title 60; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69; Title 70 and Title 71, relative to statutory revisions required for implementation of the annual appropriations act.
The bill, introduced by Representative William Lamberth, proposes changes to various sections of Tennessee law to allow for grant payments for nursing home care to be made on a mo…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 6 and Title 63, Chapter 9, relative to continuing education requirements.
Tennessee HB2562 requires that medical and osteopathic examiners complete at least one hour of their continuing education on nutrition topics. This change aims to enhance healthca…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2; Title 4, Chapter 3 and Title 68, Chapter 204, Part 1, relative to state energy councils.
Tennessee HB2561 allows the state energy policy council to send its annual reports about the state's energy sector and policy plan electronically to key government leaders, includ…
AN ACT relative to the Oak Ridge Energy Park.
The bill requires the state commissioner to study the possibility of creating a new development area called the Oak Ridge Energy Park. This park would be located in parts of Ander…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to pharmacies.
This bill changes the date that TennCare must report to the state legislature about the costs and patient outcomes of a medication therapy management pilot program from April 15 t…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 56; Title 63, Chapter 5; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to dental hygienists.
This bill proposes to change the requirement for dental hygienists who are appointed to the board of dentistry in Tennessee. Instead of needing at least five years of residency an…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 24; Title 33; Title 38; Title 49; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68; Title 71 and Chapter 1042 of the Public Acts of 2024, relative to physician assistants.
Tennessee HB2555 proposes to shorten the time frame for the board of physician assistants to make decisions on licensure applications from 45 days to 35 days. This change aims to …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 33; Title 38; Title 53; Title 55; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to nursing.
This bill proposes to shorten the time frame for the executive director of the board of nursing to report election results and vacancies. Currently, the executive director has 30 …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to the presidential fitness test.
The bill requires Tennessee's education department to review and update physical education standards to include the presidential fitness test. This test is based on guidance from …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 120, relative to building codes.
TN HB2551 is a bill that updates the rules for building codes in Tennessee, specifically focusing on safety standards for fire prevention in multi-family homes. It gives the state…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 2, relative to the creation of a Tennessee national guard sportsman license.
The bill creates a special hunting and fishing license called the Tennessee national guard sportsman license. This license is designed for members of the Tennessee National Guard,…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Chapter 6 and Title 4, relative to agents of foreign entities.
The bill, known as the 'Foreign Agent Registration Act,' aims to require individuals and organizations that represent foreign entities to register with the state. It updates exist…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 12, Chapter 3 and Title 66, Chapter 2, relative to protection of state assets.
The bill, known as the 'Critical Infrastructure Protection Act' and the 'Protection of State Land from Foreign Adversaries Act,' aims to strengthen protections for state assets an…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 66, Chapter 2, Part 3, relative to restrictions on land purchases.
Tennessee HB2547 changes the laws about who can buy land in Tennessee, specifically targeting restrictions on purchases made by certain foreign individuals or entities that are sa…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 54, relative to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Act of 2019.
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…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal justice.
This bill proposes to change the law so that wardens in penal institutions only have to report offenses to district attorney generals within four business days instead of the curr…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 1, Part 18; Title 67, Chapter 3, Part 11 and Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to taxation.
Tennessee HB2544 changes how taxes are paid for liquified gas used in vehicles. Instead of paying an annual tax upfront, users will now pay the tax when the liquified gas is deliv…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 9-4-216, relative to the governor's response and recovery fund.
Tennessee HB2543 updates the rules for how money from the governor's response and recovery fund can be used. It specifies what conditions need to be met for local governments and …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Section 41-24-113 and Section 70-1-309, relative to state employees.
Tennessee HB2540 proposes changes to the laws governing state employment and the benefits that state employees receive. The bill aims to update various sections of the Tennessee C…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 64, Chapter 9, relative to the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee.
Tennessee HB2538 allows the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee to issue bonds to help pay for improvements to its water and wastewater systems. The bill also gives the authority…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 45, Chapter 2; Title 45, Chapter 4 and Title 45, Chapter 7, relative to financial institutions.
The bill terminates the state credit union share insurance corporation, which was responsible for protecting the deposits of credit union members. It also ends the capital fund th…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-27-201; Section 8-27-301 and Section 8-27-701, relative to membership of group insurance committees.
Tennessee HB2536 changes the membership of several insurance committees in the state. This includes the state insurance committee, the local education insurance committee, and the…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 59; Title 60 and Title 68, relative to the production of oil and gas.
Tennessee HB2535 updates laws related to oil and gas drilling in the state. It establishes new procedures for reviewing certain administrative actions connected to these operation…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 60; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to contested cases.
Tennessee HB2534 changes how certain environmental boards handle appeals from decisions made by administrative law judges. It stops these boards from voting to review initial deci…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 102, relative to grants.
Tennessee HB2531 establishes a grant program to help rescue squads buy firefighting equipment and receive training. Each year, the commissioner of commerce and insurance will revi…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 35, relative to private security.
Tennessee HB2528 updates the rules for people applying to be security guards or officers. It adds stalking to the list of crimes that disqualify someone from getting a registratio…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, Chapter 1, relative to child abuse investigations.
Tennessee HB2527 is a law that changes how child abuse investigations are conducted, especially in cases of human trafficking. It now requires that a specialized representative fr…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 55, relative to criminal offenses involving driving.
The bill defines 'seriously bodily injury' specifically for cases of vehicular assault, which involves causing serious harm to someone while driving under the influence. It update…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9 and Title 49, relative to the federal tax credit for contributions made to certain scholarship granting organizations.
The bill, known as the 'Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Act,' allows taxpayers in Tennessee to receive a federal tax credit for their contributions to certain organizations that pr…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to voter eligibility.
Tennessee HB2185 allows the state's election coordinator to create an electronic system by January 1, 2028, to access information from the SAVE program, which verifies the immigra…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 12; Title 49 and Title 50, relative to higher education.
This bill proposes to change the timeline for selecting scholarship beneficiaries from 30 days to 45 days before the start of an academic term. This means that state entities resp…
AN ACT to revise and codify the general and public statutes of the State of Tennessee, to the extent incorporated herein, as a part of Tennessee Code Annotated; to provide in case of any conflict between Acts of the regular or any extraordinary 2026 Session of the General Assembly and this Act, the former shall be controlling, regardless of the respective dates of passage or approval; and to repeal all acts or parts of acts codified in this Act.
Tennessee HB1811 is a law that organizes and incorporates various laws passed during the 2025 sessions of the Tennessee General Assembly into the state's legal code. It establishe…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55 and Title 65, relative to transportation.
The bill changes the rules for when a person convicted of DUI must start their jail sentence. Previously, they had to begin their sentence within 30 days, but now the court can de…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41, relative to immigration.
Tennessee HB1704 makes it a Class A misdemeanor for individuals to ignore a final order of removal from the U.S. It also establishes a Class A misdemeanor for those who enter or r…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-12-126, relative to proof of insurance.
The bill changes the rules about how long a person must keep proof of insurance after their driver's license or vehicle registration has been suspended or revoked due to not provi…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 10-7-504, relative to the expiration dates of public records exceptions.
Tennessee HB1642 removes the expiration dates for certain exemptions that allow public records to be kept confidential. This means that some records that were previously set to be…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55 and Title 65, relative to transportation.
Tennessee HB1641 is a bill that extends the requirement for the state transportation department to submit an annual report on blocked highway-rail grade crossings for one addition…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 20 and Section 38-3-114, relative to the office of homeland security.
Tennessee HB1639 establishes a new office of homeland security within the Department of Safety. This office is intended to enhance the state's ability to address security concerns…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal justice.
This bill proposes to change the time frame in which the department must inform the victim witness coordinator about a scheduled parole hearing. Currently, this notification must …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, relative to children.
The bill changes the deadline for the commissioner to publish an annual report on the department's operations and services for children from January 31 to February 15. This report…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 2 and Title 24, Chapter 7, Part 1, relative to forensic interviews.
TN HB1636 allows video recordings of forensic interviews with child victims of sexual or physical violence to be used as evidence in court. The interviews must be conducted by a f…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 10-7-504, relative to bank account information.
Tennessee HB1633 makes certain bank account information of individuals, which is held by state agencies, confidential. This means that this sensitive financial information cannot …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 57; Title 43, Chapter 21 and Section 48-101-502, relative to exhibitions.
The bill establishes two new acts in Tennessee: the 'Tennessee Agricultural Fair and Livestock Show Act' and the 'Tennessee State Fair Act.' It updates existing laws related to ex…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 50, Chapter 6, Part 2, relative to workers' compensation.
Tennessee HB1630 allows the chief administrative officer of the workers' compensation bureau to use funds from a special account to pay for a new computer system. This change is i…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 15-2-129, relative to songwriters.
The bill designates February as 'Tennessee Songwriters Month' in the state of Tennessee. This change is meant to honor and recognize the contributions of songwriters to the state'…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 22, relative to tourism.
The bill requires the state to annually confirm which nonprofit organizations or public agencies can serve as regional tourism groups for each of Tennessee's nine development dist…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 36-5-118 and Section 36-5-119, relative to child support.
Tennessee HB1627 removes the requirement for the state to have a toll-free phone line for citizens to ask questions or file complaints about child support. It also eliminates the …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 11, relative to bondsmen.
The bill requires bondsmen and court clerks in Tennessee to submit their quarterly reports about the number of bonds issued and accepted, respectively, by the thirtieth day of Jan…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 3, relative to exemptions from the sales and use tax.
TN HB1505 proposes a sales tax holiday for firearms and ammunition, allowing consumers to purchase these items without paying sales tax from July 3 to July 6, 2026. This bill aims…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3; Title 39; Title 43, Chapter 27; Title 53; Title 57, Chapter 7 and Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to hemp.
Tennessee HB1503 updates the laws regarding hemp and products made from hemp-derived cannabinoids. It includes various changes to regulations that govern these products, aiming to…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 41, relative to the Tennessee corrections institute.
Tennessee HB1502 allows the Tennessee corrections institute to set certification standards for corrections officers and inspect local training academies. It also updates procedure…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 66, relative to residential landlord registries.
The bill allows cities in Tennessee to create a registry for landlords who own 10 or more rental units. This means that landlords would need to register their properties with the …
AN ACT to amend Chapter 568 of the Private Acts of 1939; as amended by Chapter 107 of the Private Acts of 1981; Chapter 129 of the Private Acts of 2006 and Chapter 66 of the Private Acts of 2014; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Portland.
The bill allows the City of Portland to sell, lease, or dispose of its water or light plant without needing to hold a referendum, provided it receives local approval. This change …
AN ACT to amend Chapter 568 of the Private Acts of 1939; as amended by Chapter 107 of the Private Acts of 1981; Chapter 129 of the Private Acts of 2006; Chapter 66 of the Private Acts of 2014; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Portland.
Tennessee HB1431 updates the city charter for Portland by removing outdated and unnecessary provisions from the original charter established in 1939 and its subsequent amendments.…
AN ACT to make appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, in the administration, operation and maintenance of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the various departments, institutions, offices and agencies of the state; for certain state aid and obligations; for capital outlay, for the service of the public debt, for emergency and contingency; to repeal certain appropriations and any acts inconsistent herewith; to provide provisional continuing appropriations; and to establish certain provisions, limitations and restrictions under which appropriations may be obligated and expended. This act makes appropriations for the purposes described above for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025.
TN HB1409 is a bill that allocates funds for the operation and maintenance of Tennessee's state government for the fiscal years starting July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. It covers …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 29; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 58; Title 59; Title 60; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69; Title 70 and Title 71, relative to statutory revisions required for implementation of the annual appropriations act.
TN HB1408 is a bill that makes various updates to Tennessee's laws to implement the annual state budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It specifically allows for transf…
AN ACT to authorize the state of Tennessee, acting by resolutions of its funding board, to issue and sell its bonds and bond anticipation notes to provide for acquisition of equipment and sites, and erection, construction, and equipment of sites and buildings, expressly including the acquisition of existing structures for expansion, improvements, betterments, and extraordinary repairs to existing structures, for construction of highways, and repair, replacement, or rehabilitation of bridges, and for grants to any county, metropolitan government, incorporated town, city, special district of the state, or any governmental agency or instrumentality of any of them; to make grants to industrial development corporations to provide for acquisition of equipment and acquisition, site preparation, erection, construction, and equipment of sites and buildings; and infrastructure improvements and development; to issue its debt in excess of the authorized amount to fund discount and costs of issuance; and to provide for the expenditure of said funds. This act makes appropriations for an indefinite period of time for the purpose of allocating the proceeds of the bonds and notes authorized by this act.
The bill allows Tennessee to issue and sell bonds to fund various projects, including acquiring equipment, constructing buildings, and improving infrastructure like highways and b…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40; Title 43, Chapter 27; Title 53, Chapter 11; Title 57 and Title 67, relative to the regulation of hemp-derived cannabinoid products.
TN HB1376 regulates hemp-derived cannabinoid products in Tennessee. It sets up a licensing system for manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers, and establishes taxes o…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 12; Title 49; Title 66 and Title 67, relative to higher education.
Tennessee HB1344 allows colleges and universities to ask for permission to use their capital outlay funds for different purposes than originally planned in the 2022 budget. This c…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-10-419, relative to the electronic monitoring indigency fund.
Tennessee HB1343 allows individuals who are required to use an ignition interlock device to be considered unable to pay for it if they receive certain government assistance, like …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, relative to Uniform Commercial Code financing statement filings.
Tennessee HB1342 updates the rules for filing financing statements under the Uniform Commercial Code. It requires that when a secured party contests a public official's affidavit …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 48, relative to unauthorized filings with the secretary of state.
Tennessee HB1341 creates a process for individuals to file complaints if they find that their name or address has been included in documents submitted to the secretary of state wi…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 16, Part 3, relative to online notaries public.
Tennessee HB1340 requires individuals to complete a course and pass an exam to become online notaries public. It also ensures that applicants certify their understanding of the ru…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 16, relative to relative to litigation financiers.
The bill allows individuals who finance litigation but are not part of a business or partnership to easily change or cancel their registration with the state. They can do this by …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 9-21-133 and Title 9, Chapter 21, Part 4, relative to local government debt.
Tennessee HB1338 updates the definition of 'local government' to include authorities that manage water, wastewater, or energy services. This change allows these authorities to iss…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Chapter 17, relative to charitable gaming.
Tennessee HB1337 allows nonprofit organizations to apply for permits to hold charitable gaming events for a specific five-day period after the bill becomes effective. These events…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8 and Title 49, and to amend Chapter __ of the Public Acts of 2025 (1st Ex. Sess. – HB 6004 / SB 6001), relative to education.
Tennessee HB1336 is a bill that removes an outdated requirement for the Department of Education to submit a report by July 1, 2024. This report was supposed to detail the implemen…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 2; Title 50, Chapter 7, Part 3; Title 58, Chapter 8; Title 58, Chapter 2 and Title 67, Chapter 5, and to amend Chapter __ of the Public Acts of 2025 (1st Ex. Sess. – HB 6002 / SB 6004), Chapter __ of the Public Acts of 2025 (1st Ex. Sess. – HB 6003 / SB 6003), and Chapter __ of the Public Acts of 2025 (1st Ex. Sess. – HB 6007 / SB 6007), relative to recovery from disasters and emergencies.
Tennessee HB1335 requires the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) to submit an annual report by February 1 each year. This report will detail the agency's recovery effort…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 54, and to amend Chapter __ of the Public Acts of 2025 (1st Ex. Sess. -- HB 6006 / SB 6006), relative to transportation.
Tennessee HB1334 aims to update state law by removing an outdated requirement for the transportation department to submit a report on pedestrian safety by February 15, 2024. This …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 55, and to amend Chapter __ of the Public Acts of 2025 (1st Ex. Sess. -- HB 6001 / SB 6002), relative to non-United States citizens.
The bill requires a state department to report annually on the number of illegal aliens who received enhanced penalties for violent crimes or for using a deadly weapon. This repor…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal justice.
The bill clarifies that individuals with a DUI conviction in the last five years cannot obtain an enhanced handgun carry permit. Additionally, it lowers the minimum age for applic…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 50-7-302 and Section 58-2-106, relative to emergencies.
This bill allows for the temporary suspension of certain rules related to unemployment benefits during emergencies, making it easier for people to receive help when they need it m…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 20; Title 33; Title 38; Title 40; Title 52; Title 55; Title 62; Title 63; Title 68; Title 70 and Title 76, relative to the Less is More Act of 2025.
The Less is More Act of 2025 amends multiple sections of Tennessee law to streamline regulations and reduce bureaucratic hurdles across various sectors. This legislation aims to s…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 4; Title 67, Chapter 6 and Title 67, Chapter 7, relative to state administration fee on tax collection.
Tennessee HB1329 reduces the administrative fee that the state takes from various tax proceeds, lowering it from 1.125% to 0.75%. This fee is applied to taxes collected from busin…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 40-38-507, relative to the criminal proceedings notification system.
Tennessee HB1328 creates a permanent system to notify the public about criminal proceedings, instead of just running it as a temporary project. This means that people will continu…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 13-23-134 and Chapter 971 of the Public Acts of 2024, relative to tax credits.
Tennessee HB1327 aims to change the rules regarding tax credits for rural and workforce housing. Specifically, it removes the requirement that these tax credits need to be approve…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13, relative to planning.
Tennessee HB1326 changes the rules for property developers by granting them certain rights as soon as they submit a development plan or building permit, rather than waiting for it…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 43, Chapter 1, Part 1, relative to the farmland preservation fund.
Tennessee HB1325 creates a fund aimed at preserving farmland and forestland in the state. This includes a grant program to support conservation easements, which help protect these…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 49, Chapter 4 and Title 49, Chapter 7, relative to higher education.
This bill proposes to dissolve the current governing board for the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) and transfer its governance to the Tennessee Higher Education Co…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 5 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to teacher licensure.
Tennessee HB1323 updates the requirements for teacher licensure in the state. This means that some of the rules and qualifications for becoming a licensed teacher have been change…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 13, relative to charter schools.
This bill allows existing public charter schools in Tennessee to replicate themselves within the same district by applying to local education authorities or the state charter scho…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 22, relative to tourism.
Tennessee HB1321 creates a new marketing division within the state's department to replace the existing tourism division. It allows the department to work with the transportation …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 12 and Title 54, relative to transportation.
The bill allows the commissioner of transportation in Tennessee to quickly enter contracts for transportation projects during emergencies, such as system failures. It also removes…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 71-3-1113, relative to the repeal date of the CoverKids Act of 2006.
The bill extends the CoverKids program, which provides health insurance for children in Tennessee, by five years. Originally set to end on June 30, 2025, the program will now cont…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 56-7-2916, relative to the repeal date of the Access Tennessee Act of 2006.
The bill extends the Access Tennessee health insurance program, which helps provide coverage for low-income individuals, by five years. Instead of ending on June 30, 2025, the pro…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 2-7-112 and Title 55, Chapter 50, relative to licenses.
Tennessee HB1316 makes it illegal to use digital driver licenses and digital photo IDs for voting. It also sets rules on how personal data from the digital driver license system c…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-10-417 and Section 55-10-425, relative to ignition interlock devices.
The bill updates rules for ignition interlock devices, which are used to prevent drunk driving. It allows users to schedule device maintenance within a two-week window and enables…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 8 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3, relative to criminal offenses.
Tennessee HB1314 makes it a crime to threaten to commit mass violence. It also prohibits posting someone's phone number or home address online if the intent is to harm that person…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 50, Chapter 3, Part 4, relative to occupational safety and health penalties.
Tennessee HB1313 proposes to change the maximum penalties for employers who violate the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Instead of fixed amounts of $7,000 for each violation a…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 1, relative to state employment bereavement leave.
Tennessee HB1312 expands the amount of bereavement leave that state employees can take when a close family member passes away. This means that state officers and employees will ha…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to health related licensure.
The bill simplifies the process for issuing licenses by removing the requirement for board member signatures. It allows health boards to form smaller groups to handle hearings and…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 53-8-103; Title 68, Chapter 110; Title 68, Chapter 111; Title 68, Chapter 14 and Title 68, Chapter 15, relative to health.
Tennessee HB1310 updates several laws related to health and food service. It removes existing regulations about rented properties that are unfit for living and delivery vehicles f…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 64-9-107, relative to the management of utility systems.
Tennessee HB1309 requires that any interest earned from investments and deposits made by the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee, from the rates charged to customers of its water…
AN ACT, to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 8; Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 6; Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 9; Title 49, Chapter 10, Part 14; Title 49, Chapter 16, Part 2; Title 49, Chapter 18, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 2, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 3, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 3, Part 3; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 30; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 31; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 41; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 50; Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 2 and Chapter 1005 of the Public Acts of 2024, relative to education.
Tennessee HB1308 updates various education-related laws, focusing on reporting requirements and accountability for schools and districts. It addresses issues like excess instructi…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to priority schools.
Tennessee HB1307 requires the state education department to close the Achievement School District (ASD) and release all schools in that district by the start of the 2026-2027 scho…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 53; Title 9, Chapter 21 and Title 9, Chapter 23, relative to economic development.
Tennessee HB1306 updates state laws to include affordable and workforce housing in the definitions used for housing facilities related to economic development. It also allows loca…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37 and Title 71, relative to children.
Tennessee HB1305 proposes to increase the notice period from 10 days to 15 days for relative caregivers before they must meet any new requirements to receive payments. This change…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56 and Section 68-1-115, relative to insurance.
This bill requires health insurance companies to provide a report on claims experience within 30 days of a written request from certain parties. It also clarifies that commercial …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 43, Chapter 1, Part 1; Section 43-10-118; Section 43-11-405; Section 43-8-104; Section 44-10-203; Section 44-11-105; Section 44-6-104; Section 47-26-1010; Section 53-1-204; Section 53-3-105; Section 53-3-106; Section 53-7-216 and Section 53-8-106, relative to authorization to engage in regulated activities.
The bill establishes June 30 as the expiration date for certain licenses issued by the Tennessee Department. This change applies to various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotate…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 53, Chapter 7 and Chapter 380 of the Public Acts of 2023, relative to the inspection of food derived from animals.
The bill updates the Tennessee Meat and Poultry Inspection Act, changing its name to the Tennessee Meat Inspection Act. It makes revisions to help establish a state meat inspectio…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28 and Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to the unauthorized use of deepfake or actual likeness.
Tennessee HB1299 makes it illegal to use someone's image or likeness in a way that is sexual or intimate without their permission. This law allows victims to take civil and crimin…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 53, relative to criminal justice.
Tennessee HB1232 is a law that updates various sections of the state's criminal justice code. It makes changes across multiple titles related to criminal law, family law, and publ…
AN ACT to revise and codify the general and public statutes of the State of Tennessee, to the extent incorporated herein, as a part of Tennessee Code Annotated; to provide in case of any conflict between Acts of the regular or any extraordinary 2025 Session of the General Assembly and this Act, the former shall be controlling, regardless of the respective dates of passage or approval; and to repeal all acts or parts of acts codified in this Act.
TN HB1035 is a bill that organizes and updates the laws of Tennessee by incorporating the Acts from the 2024 regular session into the state's legal code. It also establishes that …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 24; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal procedure.
Tennessee HB0854 allows judges to use hearsay evidence when deciding if someone should be released on bail before their trial. This means that information not directly witnessed c…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 49, relative to persons unlawfully present in the United States.
This bill allows local education agencies and public charter schools in Tennessee to deny enrollment to students who are in the country unlawfully. It seeks to amend existing stat…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 39 and Title 62, Chapter 35, relative to private protective services.
Tennessee HB0683 establishes a new registration for armed security guards called the enhanced armed guard registration. To qualify, applicants must complete specific training and …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55 and Title 57, relative to the alcoholic beverage commission.
This bill requires law enforcement agencies in Tennessee to provide records related to accidents, including information about the people involved and any alcohol sales connected t…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 31; Title 33; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 71, relative to electronic transmissions.
The Tennessee HB0321 bill requires all state government departments and agencies to accept electronic transmissions, such as emails, for official communications. It also updates t…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11, Chapter 14, Part 2; Title 11, Chapter 15 and Title 67, Chapter 5, relative to the Agricultural, Forest and Open Space Land Act of 1976.
This bill clarifies that when two people own agricultural, forest, or open space land together, the ownership remains unchanged when one owner dies or if they divorce, as long as …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.
This new law makes it illegal to knowingly aim and shine a laser pointer or similar device at someone operating a vehicle, such as a car, boat, or plane. If caught doing so, the p…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 50, Chapter 6, Part 2, relative to workers' compensation.
Tennessee HB0128 raises the minimum age for judges on the workers' compensation appeals board from 30 to 35 years old. It also allows judges to be reappointed for three additional…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-3-901 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 32, relative to local tax surcharges.
This bill allows all cities and counties in Tennessee to impose a local tax surcharge to fund transportation improvement programs. Previously, only certain major cities and counti…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11, Chapter 14, Part 1, relative to state natural areas.
Tennessee HB0126 updates the descriptions of existing state natural areas and establishes new ones. This means that some locations in Tennessee will be officially recognized for t…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-4-409, relative to the local parks land acquisition fund.
This bill changes the funding requirements for counties or municipalities in Tennessee that receive grants from the local parks land acquisition fund. Specifically, it requires th…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 203, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 211, Part 1, relative to environmental regulatory programs.
The bill updates regulations related to environmental fees and the management of coal combustion waste in Tennessee. It modifies existing laws to streamline the process and potent…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 59, Chapter 8, Part 3, relative to abandoned mine lands.
Tennessee HB0123 updates the rules for filing liens related to the cleanup of abandoned coal mining sites. This means that the process for reclaiming these lands has been clarifie…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-3-2018, relative to the P25 interoperable communications system.
The bill establishes that the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network is responsible for managing the statewide P25 interoperable communications system. It allows the Department…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 65-6-133, relative to the commissioning of railroad police officers.
This bill changes the process for commissioning railroad police officers in Tennessee. Instead of the governor being the one to approve these officers, the authority is now given …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.
This bill makes it a crime to intentionally block or interfere with protective services officers who are trying to help someone in danger. It also makes it illegal to refuse to le…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-12-139, relative to proof of financial responsibility.
Tennessee HB0119 changes who is responsible for issuing proof of financial responsibility for drivers. Instead of the commissioner of safety, the commissioner of revenue will now …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, relative to taxation.
This bill extends the deadline for the Tennessee Department of Revenue to submit annual reports to the General Assembly about sales taxes collected from electronic nicotine delive…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-6-410, relative to wholesaler information reports.
The bill extends the requirement for certain sellers, such as those selling food and nonalcoholic beverages, to report their net sales to the state indefinitely. Previously, this …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to registration of motor vehicles.
This bill proposes removing the requirement for the Tennessee Department of Revenue to provide reports on the status of the computerized titling and registration system to specifi…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-1-1709, relative to the disclosure of tax information.
This bill clarifies that Tennessee state employees who publish the names of certain taxpayers receiving franchise tax refunds on the department's website are protected from crimin…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 10, relative to tuition assistance for members of the Tennessee national guard.
The bill modifies the STRONG Act, which provides tuition assistance to members of the Tennessee National Guard. It updates the eligibility and administration of the program to ens…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-402, relative to testing equipment used to determine the presence of a synthetic opioid.
The bill makes a change to Tennessee law by permanently excluding certain narcotic testing equipment from being classified as drug paraphernalia. This means that as long as the te…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-30-102 and Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 1, relative to state employees.
The bill amends existing Tennessee laws to exclude certain state employees from being classified as state service workers. Additionally, it expands bereavement leave for specific …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-5-602, relative to maternal health screening.
This bill requires that pregnant women in Tennessee be tested for hepatitis C during standard pregnancy blood tests. If the initial test shows a positive result, a follow-up test …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 45, Chapter 2, relative to banking.
This bill allows the commissioner to decide the type and amount of deposit insurance that each state bank in Tennessee must have. It also outlines the factors the commissioner sho…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 45, relative to financial institutions.
The bill requires state-chartered banks in Tennessee to have their financial statements audited at least once a year, or every 15 months if part of a larger audit. It also mandate…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 23, Part 2, relative to state employee pay periods.
The bill changes how often state employees in Tennessee are paid. It requires that they receive their pay at least twice a month, but it removes the previous rule that required pa…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, relative to personal responsibility plans.
Tennessee HB0107 changes the rules for personal responsibility plans for parents or caretakers receiving temporary assistance. It eliminates the requirement for these plans to man…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 71, Chapter 3, Part 5, relative to exemptions from child care licensing.
Tennessee HB0106 updates the rules around which child care programs need to be licensed. It specifically allows certain programs, including home schools, to operate without needin…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, relative to the child care improvement fund.
Tennessee HB0105 changes the rules for the child care improvement fund by allowing grants to be given to both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. This means that more types of…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 12; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36; Title 39; Title 49; Title 52; Title 68; Title 71 and Chapter 688 of the Public Acts of 2024, relative to the department of disability and aging.
The bill updates the rules for how long records must be kept regarding services provided to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Tennessee. It applies to bot…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 49 and Title 55, relative to department of children's services programs.
Tennessee HB0103 allows young adults aged 20 to 23 to receive voluntary extended foster care services if they were in the custody of the Department of Children's Services when the…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 1, Part 1, relative to adoption records.
Tennessee HB0102 lowers the age from 21 to 18 for adopted individuals to access certain adoption records. This change allows young adults who were adopted to obtain information ab…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 53, Chapter 3, Part 2, relative to government restrictions on milk sales.
The bill aims to change the laws regarding milk sales in Tennessee by repealing the Unfair Milk Sales Act. This would allow sellers to sell milk at prices lower than their costs, …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 38; Title 39; Title 41 and Title 55, relative to determining voter eligibility.
Tennessee HB0069 requires the state's election coordinator, working with the department of safety, to establish a secure online system by January 1, 2028. This system will help co…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5, relative to county legislative bodies.
This bill allows county legislative bodies in Tennessee to remove members from appointed boards or commissions. The removal requires a two-thirds vote and must be recommended by t…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40; Title 54 and Title 55, relative to criminal offenses.
Tennessee HB0055 creates new misdemeanor offenses for certain actions related to law enforcement. Specifically, it makes it illegal to intentionally provide a false or fictitious …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 49 and Title 49, relative to the Education Freedom Act of 2025.
The Education Freedom Act of 2025, introduced in Tennessee, aims to modify existing education laws to provide more options and flexibility for students and parents. It seeks to am…
Personal Financial Interests
Disclosed financial interests for William Lamberth. State legislators often have outside occupations and financial ties that may intersect with legislation they sponsor.
Occupation
Law, GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW
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Law, STATE OF TN
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Attorney Lawyers/Law Firms
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Employer
Partner at Lamberth, Cifelli, Ellis & Nason, P.A.
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STATE OF TN Government
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SELF EMPLOYED ATTORNEY Lawyers/Law Firms
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Business Ownership
Owner of Lamberth Consulting
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PORTLAND COMMUNITY CHAIRMAN from Jan 2026 to current
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UNITED WAY SUMNER CO BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2026 to current
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VOLUNTEER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2026 to current Education
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Board Memberships
Board Member of Sumner County CASA
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Assets
Leadership PAC: LAMBERTH PAC
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Spouse's Employer
Spouse employed by Sumner County Schools
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Source: State financial disclosure filings. This information is intended to inform, not to imply wrongdoing.
