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Republican
· Representative
Dennis Powers
Represents District 36 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
99%
on 836 party-line votes · House Republicans median 98%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 5,399 of 5,435 roll calls · House median 99%
Their bills that became law
29 of 45
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 23
Roll calls on record
5,435
114th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 11, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 114th General Assembly.
How Dennis Powers votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Dennis Powers sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Dennis Powers is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
5 of 836 party-line votes.
HB7001 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections.
In plain English Requires election officials to notify candidates and county commissions about revised congressional districts and qualifying deadlines for 2026 elections.
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 10 BY JONES J AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · 2026-05-07 · Failed 17–71 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB1774 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3; Title 40; Title 49 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 7, relative to harassment.
In plain English Creates a criminal offense for school employees who intentionally bully or cyberbully students, and makes harassment by school employees subject to dismissal or suspension.
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 2 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · 2026-04-21 · Failed 28–64 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB1900 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to first responders.
In plain English Increases penalties for assaulting a first responder to a felony with higher fines and longer mandatory minimum jail time.
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · 2026-04-21 · Failed 39–46 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB0217 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 13; Title 39; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 71, relative to the collection, storage, claiming, and disposal of personal property used for camping.
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 2 BY PEARSON PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · 2025-04-15 · Failed 21–71 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB0434 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 12, relative to public officials.
HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Failed in State & Local Government Committee · 2025-04-02 · Failed 8–9 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB1159 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to voter registration.
HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Failed in State & Local Government Committee · 2026-03-25 · Failed 11–11
HB1345 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 66, relative to rental agreements.
HOUSE BUSINESS AND UTILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee · 2025-03-12 · Failed 4–4
HB1768 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 49, Part 1 and Title 49, relative to sports wagering.
HOUSE DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee · 2026-03-03 · Failed 3–4
HB0434 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 12, relative to public officials.
HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Failed in State & Local Government Committee · 2025-04-02 · Failed 8–9
HB1429 · AN ACT to amend Chapter 81 of the Private Acts of 2014; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of New Johnsonville.
HOUSE PRIVATE ACTS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee · 2025-03-31 · Passed 5–4
Democrats they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Johnny ShawDemocrat · District 80 · 705 shared contested votes
46%
Larry MillerDemocrat · District 88 · 839 shared contested votes
30%
Jesse ChismDemocrat · District 85 · 851 shared contested votes
26%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (36 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Dennis Powers was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced45
Out of committee29
Passed one chamber29
Passed both chambers29
Became law29
Never left committee11
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 23 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Memorials, Recognition 13Memorials, Retirement 3Education 2Financial Institutions, Dept. of 2Union County 2Health, Dept. of 2
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 9, relative to off-highway vehicles.
In plain English Establishes permit fees for operating off-highway vehicles at North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area.
Official synopsis: As enacted, establishes a statutory schedule of permit fees for the operation of off highway vehicles at North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area. – Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 9.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1120 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1 and Title 4, Chapter 58, relative to public benefits.
In plain English Requires local governments to verify that public benefits applicants are U.S. citizens or lawfully present, and authorizes investigations and reporting of verification violations.
Official synopsis: As enacted, adds local governments to the entities that must verify that each applicant for public benefits is a United States citizen or lawfully present in the United States; authorizes certain investigations of violations of requirements for verification of citizenship or presence for public benefits;…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1106 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7, Chapter 51; Title 8 and Title 50, relative to electrical linemen.
As enacted, enacts "The Chance Carlton Act." – Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7, Chapter 51; Title 8 and Title 50.
Became lawEffective date(s) 07/01/2026 · 2026-05-15
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 45; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to abuse of elderly or vulnerable adults.
In plain English Grants the bureau discretion to investigate reports of suspected elder financial exploitation.
Official synopsis: As enacted, grants the bureau discretion to investigate reports of suspected elder financial exploitation. – Amends TCA Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 45; Title 68 and Title 71.
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/01/2026 · 2026-05-14
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Mike Patterson for his more than fifty years of public service to the citizens of East Tennessee.
Mike Patterson
Not out of committeeIntro., placed on H. consent cal. #2 for 5/7/26 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8 and Title 68, relative to rescue squads.
In plain English Creates the "Rescue Squad Recognition Act" and amends state laws regarding rescue squads.
Official synopsis: As enacted, enacts the "Rescue Squad Recognition Act." – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 68.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 782 · 2026-04-28
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15; Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to victims of communism.
In plain English Requires public schools to provide high school world history students at least 45 minutes of instruction on Victims of Communism Day.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires LEAs and public charter schools to recognize Victims of Communism Day to honor the people who have fallen victim to communist regimes by providing high school students enrolled in a world history and geography course with at least 45 minutes of instruction…
Became lawEffective date(s) 04/16/2026 · 2026-04-24
A RESOLUTION to recognize William "Ed" Bryant of Campbell County on the occasion of his retirement.
William "Ed" Bryant
Became lawSponsor(s) Added. · 2026-04-22
A RESOLUTION to honor Caryville Police Chief Freddie Stagnolia on the occasion of his retirement.
Chief Freddy Stagnolia
Became lawSponsor(s) Added. · 2026-04-22
AN ACT to amend Chapter 91 of the Private Acts of 2008; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to a privilege tax on restaurants in the city of Jellico.
Subject to local approval, authorizes the levy of a privilege tax, not to exceed two percent, on the purchase of prepared food from restaurants. – Amends Chapter 91 of the Private Acts of 2008.
Not out of committeeP2C, ref. to Private Acts Committee – State & Local Government · 2026-04-21
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, relative to Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
In plain English Requires the state health department to create an outreach campaign about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease research, ending July 1, 2027.
Official synopsis: As introduced, directs the department to create an outreach campaign regarding the ongoing research of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease; terminates the outreach campaign on July 1, 2027. – Amends TCA Title 68.
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee · 2026-04-15
AN ACT to amend Chapter 87 of the Private Acts of 1973; as amended by Chapter 31 of the Private Acts of 2005; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to Union County.
In plain English Changes Union County's building permit fee to fifty cents per square foot for all constructed, erected, or reconstructed buildings, subject to local approval.
Official synopsis: Subject to local approval, changes the building permit fee to fifty cents per square foot on all buildings constructed, erected, or reconstructed. – Amends Chapter 87 of the Private Acts of 1973; as amended.
FailedFailed in State & Local Government Committee · 2026-04-13
A RESOLUTION to recognize and commend the members of the Claiborne High School Band for their selection to represent the State of Tennessee at the Salute to Independence Parade.
Claiborne High School Blue Battalion Band
Not out of committeeWithdrawn. · 2026-03-26
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, relative to swimming pools.
As introduced, excludes from the definition of a public swimming pool subject to regulation in the same manner as a hotel or public swimming pool by the department of health any privately owned, controlled-access, above-ground swimming pool that is installed indoors at a fitness facility…
FailedFailed in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee · 2026-03-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 54 and Title 64, Chapter 8, relative to the allocation of funding to transportation planning organizations.
As introduced, requires the department of transportation to allocate federal and state funds to rural planning organizations in parity with its allocation of such funds to metropolitan planning organizations. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 54 and Title 64, Chapter 8.
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee · 2026-03-17
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HJR7019 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend James Roberson on being named the 2026 Tennessee Farmer of the Year for the West Tennessee region. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HJR7020 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor the civil rights martyrs whose sacrifice paved the way for passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 10 BY JONES J AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 11 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 12 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 14 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 15 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 16 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 17 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 18 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 19 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 20 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 21 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 22 BY JONES J AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 23 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 24 BY JONES J AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 25 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 26 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 27 BY JONES J AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 29 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 30 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 31 BY JONES J AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 32 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 33 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 34 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 35 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 36 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 37 BY PEARSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 4 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 5 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 6 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 7 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 8 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7001 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 9 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HR7005 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Kenwood High School upon being designated a Tennessee STEM/STEAM school. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HJR7005 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor the Franklin Theatre on the fifteenth anniversary of its grand reopening. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT)
HJR7007 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor James Kenneth "J.K." Harrill for his fifty years of service to the railroad industry in Tennessee. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT)
HJR7018 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor Jason Reuter on the occasion of his retirement. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HR7001 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Luemma McWilliams for her exceptional service to the State of Tennessee. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT)
HJR7004 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor Judge Rex Henry Ogle on the occasion of his retirement from the bench of the Fourth Judicial District. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT)
HB7005 · 2026-05-07
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. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7005 · 2026-05-07
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. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HJR7014 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate the Knox Central High School baseball team upon winning the 2025 District 3, Class AAAA tournament championship. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7003 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16 and Chapter 742 of the Public Acts of 2026, relative to congressional districts. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7003 · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16 and Chapter 742 of the Public Acts of 2026, relative to congressional districts. (FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 2 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HJR7017 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Representative G.A. Hardaway. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HJR7015 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor Coach Mack Hawks on the occasion of his retirement. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HJR7012 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor the efforts of Reverend Dwayne Dickson, Beth Dickson, and the members of First Christian Church in Mountain City for their continued service to the people of Johnson County in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HR7003 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to congratulate the Ravenwood High School boys' junior varsity soccer team, TSSAA Division 1, Class AAA, District 10 junior varsity tournament champion. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HR7004 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor Victor O'Neal Lecou of Ravenwood High School. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HR7002 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Aubie Smith on being named the 2026 Tennessee Farmer of the Year for the East Tennessee region. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HJR7013 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor the Collierville Contemporary Club on the occasion of its ninetieth anniversary. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HJR7016 · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to commend American Idol top-three finalist Jordan McCullough of Murfreesboro. (FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION)
HB7003 · 2026-05-06
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16 and Chapter 742 of the Public Acts of 2026, relative to congressional districts. (CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE OF EXTRAORDINARY SESSION II:)
HB7003 · 2026-05-06
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16 and Chapter 742 of the Public Acts of 2026, relative to congressional districts. (CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE OF EXTRAORDINARY SESSION II: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee)
HB7002 · 2026-05-06
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16, relative to congressional districts. (CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE OF EXTRAORDINARY SESSION II: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee)
HB7001 · 2026-05-06
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. (CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE OF EXTRAORDINARY SESSION II: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee)
HJR0008 · 2026-05-06
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of James Ralph Sasser. (FLOOR VOTE: REFER TO COMMITTEE)
HB7006 · 2026-05-06
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16 and Chapter 742 of the Public Acts of 2026, relative to congressional districts. (CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE OF EXTRAORDINARY SESSION II: Failed in Congressional Redistricting Committee of Extraordinary Session II)
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