Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Jay Reedy 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.
Introduced37
Out of committee26
Passed one chamber26
Passed both chambers26
Became law26
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 5Local Education Agencies 3TennCare 2Real Property 2Education, Higher 2Memorials, Personal Occasion 2
AN ACT to amend Chapter 541 of the Private Acts of 1939; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 32 of the Private Acts of 1999; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to Benton County.
In plain English Allows Benton County to update its financial management system for budgeting, investments, debt, and cash management, subject to local approval.
Official synopsis: Subject to local approval, updates the system for the management of county finances, including, but not limited to, budgeting, investment oversight, debt management, and cash management oversight. – Amends Chapter 541 of the Private Acts of 1939; as amended and rewritten.
Became lawPr. Ch. 73 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 15, relative to ambulances.
In plain English Extends the ground ambulance service annual assessment deadline to June 30, 2027, and changes the unpaid assessment penalty from $50 per day to 5 percent monthly.
Official synopsis: As enacted, extends the ground ambulance service annual assessment to June 30, 2027; changes the penalty imposed by the bureau on an ambulance provider for each day an assessment remains unpaid from $50 per calendar day to 5 percent of the principal amount owed per…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1123 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 64, Chapter 1, Part 11, relative to the West Tennessee River Basin Authority.
In plain English Expands the West Tennessee River Basin Authority's service area to include Perry, Stewart, Houston, and Humphreys counties.
Official synopsis: As enacted, expands the areas served by the West Tennessee River Basin Authority to include Perry, Stewart, Houston, and Humphreys counties. – Amends TCA Title 64, Chapter 1, Part 11.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 966 · 2026-05-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 66, Chapter 2, Part 3, relative to real property ownership.
As enacted, enacts the "Sen. Frank Niceley National Security and Economic Protection Act." – Amends TCA Title 66, Chapter 2, Part 3.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 733 · 2026-05-04
AN ACT to create the Humphreys County Water Authority.
In plain English Creates the Humphreys County Water Authority, subject to local approval.
Official synopsis: Subject to local approval, creates the Humphreys County Water Authority.
Became lawPr. Ch. 38 · 2026-05-01
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Chapter 18, relative to Article V conventions.
In plain English Revises laws about how delegates must act at constitutional conventions called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution.
Official synopsis: As enacted, revises faithful delegate laws pertaining to Article V conventions. – Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 18.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 689 · 2026-04-28
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend William "Billy" Bunce for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
William "Billy" Bunce
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-24
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 43; Title 57 and Title 67, relative to tax credits for alcoholic beverage byproducts donated for agricultural use.
As introduced, authorizes an excise tax credit for brewers that donate spent grain byproducts for agricultural use. – Amends TCA Title 43; Title 57 and Title 67.
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 49, relative to higher education.
As introduced, requires each public institution of higher education to classify a student who is the spouse of a service member who has not resided in this state for at least one year as an in-state student for tuition purposes if the service member's spouse…
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 4; Title 37 and Title 41, relative to juvenile facilities.
In plain English Reduces from six to four hours the maximum delay a juvenile detention facility may impose on a child's phone call or visit during disciplinary action.
Official synopsis: As introduced, decreases from six to four the number of hours a juvenile detention facility may delay a telephone call or in-person visit if a child is subject to disciplinary action. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 37 and Title 41.
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 recognize Sheriff Kevin Sugg of Houston County on the occasion of his retirement.
Sheriff Kevin Sugg
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-09
A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Lee Erwin for fifty years in radio broadcasting.
Lee Erwin, 50 years in radio broadcasting
Became lawSponsor(s) Added. · 2026-03-23
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to motor vehicles.
As introduced, increases from 10 to 15 the number of days from the date of an order suspending or revoking a commercial driver license that a petition may be filed to appeal the decision. – Amends TCA Title 55.
Not out of committeeAssigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee · 2026-03-09
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis upon being named 2025 Tennessean of the Year by The Tennessean.
Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis, Tennessean of the Year
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-02-11
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Chemours New Johnsonville on attaining Silver Level status in the Tennessee Veteran Ready Business Recognition Program.
Chemours New Johnsonville
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-02-11
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.