Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Jessie Seal 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.
Introduced96
Out of committee82
Passed one chamber82
Passed both chambers82
Became law82
Never left committee14
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 65 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Memorials, Sports 33Memorials, Recognition 21Memorials, Death 13Teachers, Principals and School Personnel 2Union County 2Memorials, Retirement 2
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, relative to grants to volunteer fire departments.
In plain English Requires the commerce and insurance commissioner to manage a program providing annual grants to volunteer fire departments to help them meet local funding requirements for federal vehicle purchase grants.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires the commissioner of commerce and insurance to fulfill certain duties for the volunteer firefighter vehicle grant program, which is established to annually provide grants to select volunteer fire departments to assist with local match requirements for federal grants to purchase vehicles. -…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1031 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7 and Title 67, relative to taxation.
As enacted, adds to the definition of a "qualified public use facility" as used in the Local Tourism Development Zone Business Tax Act a mixed-use development containing a performance venue with a seating capacity of at least 2,500; authorizes a municipality or public authority that…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1034 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 49, relative to education.
In plain English Extends the right to compensation for unused leave to all employees of school districts and public charter schools, not just teachers.
Official synopsis: As enacted, extends present law concerning compensated unused leave for teachers to all employees of LEAs and public charter schools. – Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 909 · 2026-05-14
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Chief Freddie Joe Devotie of Jefferson City.
Chief Freddie Joe Devotie
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-11
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 66-24-101, relative to writings eligible for registration.
In plain English Allows bonds and real property agreements to be registered if they contain all required signatures and an expiration date.
Official synopsis: As enacted, authorizes all bonds for the conveyance of real or personal estate to be registered only if the bond contains the signatures of all parties subject to the bond and the expiration date of the bond; authorizes all agreements for the conveyance of real…
Became lawEffective date(s) 04/27/2026 · 2026-05-04
A RESOLUTION to honor Daniel Starnes of Clayton Homes's Rutledge frame shop on many years of service to homebuyers.
Daniel Starnes
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Jesse Miracle upon being named the second place statewide 2026 Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee.
Jesse Miracle, 2026 Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee State Youth of the Year
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
A RESOLUTION to honor Rick Sexson of Clayton Homes's Rutledge frame shop on many years of service to homebuyers.
Rick Sexson
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
A RESOLUTION to honor Tracy Ayers of Clayton Homes's Rutledge frame shop on many years of service to homebuyers.
Tracy Ayers
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
A RESOLUTION to honor Bobby Taft of Clayton Homes's Rutledge frame shop on many years of service to homebuyers.
Bobby Taft
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
A RESOLUTION to honor Chris Williams of Clayton Homes's Rutledge frame shop on many years of service to homebuyers.
Chris Williams
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
A RESOLUTION to honor Tracy Cunningham of Clayton Homes's Rutledge frame shop on many years of service to homebuyers.
Tracy Cunningham
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
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 lawEffective date(s) 04/23/2026, 07/01/2026 · 2026-04-28
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 7-59-316; Section 49-4-938 and Section 67-5-701, relative to comptroller reporting requirements.
In plain English Eliminates comptroller reports on broadband in underserved areas and a scholarship program, and changes property tax relief reporting requirements.
Official synopsis: As enacted, deletes the reports the comptroller is required to submit to the general assembly regarding the provision of broadband services in historically unserved areas and the Tennessee Helping Heroes Scholarship Program; revises the information the comptroller is required to submit to the general assembly…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 750 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor the management and employees of Clayton Home's Rutledge frame shop on forty-two years of service to homebuyers.
Clayton Home's Rutledge frame shop
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-22
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