AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 5, Part 7, relative to property tax relief for elderly persons.
As enacted, provides that a collecting official or the division of property assessments is not required to request documentation verifying the income of an elderly person seeking tax relief if the applicant is at least 80 years old and meets certain other requirements. – Amends…
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/22/2026 · 2026-05-27
A RESOLUTION to commend Mariana Perez Pita for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
Mariana Perez Pita
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3, relative to state songs.
In plain English Designates "Tennessee" by Drew Holcomb as an official state song.
Official synopsis: As enacted, designates "Tennessee" by Drew Holcomb as an official state song. – Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3.
Became lawEffective date(s) 04/07/2026 · 2026-04-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 49 and Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to feminine hygiene products.
As introduced, exempts the sale or use of feminine hygiene products from sales and use tax; directs the department of education to ensure feminine hygiene products are placed into and made available to students for free in a public school upon the request of a…
Not out of committeePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 · 2026-04-20
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 67, relative to cash transaction rounding.
As introduced, requires the department to promulgate rules relating to cash transaction rounding. – Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 67.
Not out of committeePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 · 2026-04-20
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 committeePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 · 2026-04-20
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1002; Section 67-6-102 and Title 68, relative to the Bring Your Own Generation (BYOG) Act.
As introduced, enacts the "Bring Your Own Generation Act." – Amends TCA Section 39-17-1002; Section 67-6-102 and Title 68.
Not out of committeeAssigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee · 2026-04-07
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…
Not out of committeeAssigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee · 2026-04-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to health insurance.
As introduced, creates the "Regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Health Care Act." – Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 56 and Title 71.
Not out of committeeAssigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee · 2026-04-07
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…
Not out of committeeAssigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee · 2026-04-06
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, relative to welfare.
As introduced, prohibits the governor from making a decision regarding the option to not enroll or to disenroll this state in the summer electronic transfer benefits program, unless authorized by the general assembly. – Amends TCA Title 71.
Not out of committeeAssigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee · 2026-04-01
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 8 and Title 48, relative to investments by public officials.
As introduced, requires certain public officials and their spouses to divest certain assets or place such assets in a blind trust by a date certain. – Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 8 and Title 48.
Not out of committeeAssigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee · 2026-03-25
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 4, Chapter 4; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41, relative to correctional institutions.
As introduced, prohibits governmental entities from preventing certain persons from entering correctional institutions used to house aliens for the purpose of conducting oversight. – Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 4, Chapter 4; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.
Not out of committeeAssigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee · 2026-03-25
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 49 and Title 50, relative to employee leave.
As introduced, requires certain government employers to provide job-protected unpaid leave for a qualifying medical emergency to employees that meet certain criteria. – Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 49 and Title 50.
Not out of committeeAssigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee · 2026-03-25
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4; Title 8 and Title 12, relative to public property.
As introduced, enacts the "No Corporate Land Giveaways Act." – Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 8 and Title 12.
Not out of committeeAssigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee · 2026-03-25
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