Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Mike Sparks 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.
Introduced40
Out of committee26
Passed one chamber26
Passed both chambers24
Became law24
Never left committee14
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 23 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Memorials, Recognition 12Memorials, Academic Achievement 5Education, Dept. of 2Memorials, Retirement 2General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position 2Criminal Offenses 2
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Jerry Nash for his outstanding contributions to children around the world through the advancement of Chess in Education.
Jerry Nash
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Isaac Mozingo, 2026 Valedictorian of Lancaster Christian Academy.
Isaac Mozingo, Valedictorian, Lancaster Christian Academy
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Stevie Ivens, 2026 Valedictorian of Smyrna High School.
Stevie Ivens, Valedictorian, Smyrna High School
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize David Johnson, 2026 Valedictorian of Smyrna High School.
David Johnson, Valedictorian, Smyrna High School
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Joshua Whitt, 2026 Salutatorian of Lancaster Christian Academy.
Joshua Whitt, Salutatorian, Lancaster Christian Academy
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Wired Human for its leadership in addressing the youth mental health crisis and promoting healthy digital engagement among young people.
Wired Human
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Ryan Dudney, 2026 Salutatorian of Smyrna High School.
Ryan Dudney, Salutatorian, Smyrna High School
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to commend Sidney Ware, Brandon Randolph, and Fatima Grandos Macareno, along with the Mu Zeta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and No Labels at Middle Tennessee State University, for their outstanding leadership in promoting bipartisan outreach, civil debate, and constructive civic engagement.
Sidney Ware, Brandon Randolph, Fatima Grandos Macareno, Mu Zeta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and No Labels at Middle Tennessee State University
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-05
A RESOLUTION to commend Andrea Medina for exemplary service as an intern for the University of Tennessee Division of Government Relations, Advocacy, and Economic Development.
Andrea Medina
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
A RESOLUTION to commend Sarah Elizabeth Vincion Lewis for perfect attendance throughout thirteen consecutive years of schooling.
Sarah Elizabeth Vincion Lewis, perfect attendance
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Jacob Pagel for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
Jacob Pagel
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-20
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to food and food ingredients.
As introduced, exempts the retail sale of fresh fruit and vegetables for human consumption from the food retail sales 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
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55, relative to school bus transportation.
In plain English Lowers the minimum age for school bus driver endorsement from 25 to 23 and allows school boards to set driver qualification policies.
Official synopsis: As introduced, lowers the minimum age, from 25 to 23, that is necessary to receive an initial school bus endorsement; authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt policies prescribing the qualifications of school bus drivers in the interest of…
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 Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to contraband in penal institutions.
In plain English Increases criminal penalties for introducing or possessing contraband in prisons, with higher penalties if the violation results in someone's death.
Official synopsis: As introduced, increases the penalties for a violation of the offense of introduction or possession of contraband into a penal institution from a Class C felony to a Class B felony for certain acts and certain types of contraband, from a Class D felony to…
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 Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal law.
As introduced, changes from April 1 to April 30, the date by which a county legislative body must submit to the judges of the general sessions criminal court of the county and the chairs of the legislative committees having jurisdiction over criminal matters a written…
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee · 2026-03-25
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