Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Gloria Johnson 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.
Introduced23
Out of committee2
Passed one chamber2
Passed both chambers2
Became law2
Never left committee4
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 14 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
School Vouchers 3Children's Services, Dept. of 2Orders of Protection 1Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Dept. of 1Employees, Employers 1Abortion 1
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to sales and use tax exemptions.
As introduced, exempts the sale or use of menstrual hygiene products from sales and use tax. – Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
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
A RESOLUTION to commend Erin Craven for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
Erin Craven
Became lawSigned by H. Speaker · 2026-04-09
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 37-5-132, relative to the department of children's services caseload management.
As introduced, changes the caseload requirement for case managers in the department from a monthly average of 20 active cases or 20 children monitored to a cap of no more than 12 active cases involving no more than 12 families or 20 children monitored; requires…
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee · 2026-04-01
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Dr. Ashleigh Elain McKinzie.
Dr. Ashleigh Elain McKinzie
Not out of committeeRec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee · 2026-04-01
A RESOLUTION to urge the United States Department of Justice and the federal government to immediately comply with the law and release the remaining Jeffrey Epstein files in the interest of justice, transparency, and the protection of women and children.
Urges the United States Department of Justice and the federal government to immediately comply with the law and release the remaining Jeffrey Epstein files in the interest of justice, transparency, and the protection of women and children.
FailedFailed for lack of second in: Public Service Subcommittee · 2026-03-25
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 13; Title 29; Title 47; Title 50; Title 57; Title 58; Title 65; Title 67 and Title 68, relative to wages.
As introduced, requires employers to pay employees an hourly wage of at least $20 beginning January 1, 2027, with annual adjustments by the commissioner of labor and workforce development based on increases in the consumer price index; establishes posting mandates, civil liability for violations, and…
FailedFailed in s/c Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of Commerce Committee · 2026-03-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 29, Chapter 18 and Title 66, relative to unlawful detainer actions.
As introduced, states that unlawful detainer actions are confidential and shielded from public inspection if the action was filed on or after July 1, 2026, the case was dismissed by the court or a party, an appeal is not pending in the case, and three…
FailedFailed in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee · 2026-03-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
As introduced, requires private schools that participate in the education savings account program or the individualized education account program, or that enroll recipients of an education freedom scholarship, to publish various items on the school's website; requires such private schools to ensure educators hold a…
FailedFailed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee · 2026-03-17
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 33; Title 38; Title 52; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the bureau of immigration and customs enforcement.
As introduced, prohibits the bureau of immigration and customs enforcement of the United States department of homeland security from entering into and conducting law enforcement activities in a healthcare facility, physician's office, or a shelter located in this state. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title…
FailedFailed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee · 2026-03-17
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 10; Title 4, Chapter 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 38 and Title 39, relative to state funding for immigration and customs enforcement activities.
As introduced, prohibits this state from obligating, appropriating, or otherwise expending state funds, personnel, or other state resources to support any United States immigration and customs enforcement activities in this state. – Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 10; Title 4, Chapter 4; Title…
FailedFailed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee · 2026-03-17
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 41, Chapter 24, relative to private prison contractors.
As introduced, prohibits this state or a local government from entering into a new contract or renewing an existing contract for the provision of correctional services for an inmate under the custody and care of the department of correction or the local government. – Amends…
FailedFailed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee · 2026-03-17
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 41, relative to voting.
As introduced, requires a municipality that adopts an ordinance requiring nonresident property owners to vote by absentee ballot to file such ordinance with the county election commission no later than 75 days, rather than 60 days, before the election. – Amends TCA Title 2 and…
FailedFailed in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee · 2026-03-17
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, relative to the department of children's services.
As introduced, requires the department to release certain information regarding providers that department contracts with to the public by January 1, 2027, and to publish monthly reports on its website on short-term or interim placements. – Amends TCA Title 37.
FailedFailed in s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee · 2026-03-10
A RESOLUTION to recognize and commend the musical Suffs and its performances at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.
Suffs
Became lawSigned by H. Speaker · 2026-03-05
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 23; Title 12, Chapter 4, Part 4 and Title 50, Chapter 2, relative to minimum wage.
As introduced, increases the hourly minimum wage to $20.00, or the federal minimum wage established pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, whichever rate is greater. – Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 23; Title 12, Chapter 4, Part 4 and Title 50, Chapter…
FailedSponsor(s) Added. · 2026-02-20
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