AN ACT to amend Chapter 154 of the Private Acts of 1955; as amended by Chapter 158 of the Private Acts of 1988; Chapter 204 of the Private Acts of 1990; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Charlotte.
In plain English Revises the City of Charlotte's charter to change rules for the city council, mayor, court, clerk, budgeting, purchasing, and taxes, subject to local approval.
Official synopsis: Subject to local approval, revises various provisions of the charter of the City of Charlotte relating to its corporate powers; the city council; the city clerk; codification of ordinances; duties of mayor; city court, judge, and court clerk; and budgeting, centralized purchasing, and taxes. -…
Became lawPr. Ch. 56 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to the "Tennessee Anti-Grooming Act".
As enacted, provides that a person commits the offense of grooming of a minor when the person engages in a course of grooming conduct directed at a minor with the specific intent to commit, or facilitate the commission by another person of, a sexual offense…
Became lawEffective date(s) 07/01/2026 · 2026-05-26
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to domestic abuse.
In plain English Creates a criminal offense for knowingly violating a no contact order issued after conviction for certain crimes involving domestic abuse victims.
Official synopsis: As enacted, creates a criminal offense of knowingly violating a no contact order issued as part of a defendant's sentence or conditions of probation or parole following conviction for certain criminal offenses in which the alleged victim of the offense is a domestic abuse victim;…
Became lawEffective date(s) 07/01/2026 · 2026-05-15
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to the Constitution of Tennessee, regarding the composition of congressional districts.
Proposes additional language in Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution of Tennessee requiring the General Assembly to establish congressional districts after each decennial census made by the Bureau of Census of the United States is available and prohibiting changes to the congressional districts between…
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal. in Congressional Redistricting Committee of Extraordinary Session II · 2026-05-06
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Jonathan Trevor Daniel of Charlotte.
Jonathan Trevor Daniel
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-05
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to the history of communism.
In plain English Requires grade-appropriate academic standards on the history of communism be included in social studies standards beginning with the next adoption.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires, beginning with the next adoption of academic standards in the subject of social studies, the standards recommendation committee to include in their final recommendations of academic standards in the subject of social studies to the state board of education, and the state…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 708 · 2026-05-05
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Jim Bates upon his retirement as Hickman County Mayor.
Jim Bates, Hickman County Mayor
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-30
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 lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 668 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Creek Wood High School Red Hawks upon winning the TSSAA Division I, Region 6 boys' bowling championship.
In plain English Honors Creek Wood High School's boys' bowling team for winning the TSSAA Division I, Region 6 championship.
Official synopsis: Creek Wood High School boys' bowling team, TSSAA Division I, Region 6 champions
Became lawSigned by H. Speaker · 2026-04-21
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Dickson County High School Lady Cougars bowling team upon winning the TSSAA Division I, Region 6 girls' bowling championship.
In plain English Honors the Dickson County High School Lady Cougars bowling team for winning the TSSAA Division I, Region 6 girls' bowling championship.
Official synopsis: Dickson County High School girls' bowling team, TSSAA Division I, Region 6 champions
Became lawSigned by H. Speaker · 2026-04-21
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 4, relative to cryptocurrency.
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act." – Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4.
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 67, Chapter 4, Part 7, relative to business tax.
As introduced, exempts services furnished by persons engaged in the appraisal of real estate or real property from business tax. – Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 7.
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, relative to obstruction of a passageway.
In plain English Increases penalties for obstructing passageways from a misdemeanor to a felony, with higher penalties for intentionally obstructing roads.
Official synopsis: As introduced, increases the penalty for obstruction of a highway, street, sidewalk, railway, waterway, elevator, aisle, hallway, or other place used for the passage of persons or vehicles from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony; establishes an increased penalty of a Class…
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 2; Title 49, Chapter 11; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9, relative to election day.
As introduced, requires all public institutions of higher education in this state to observe an academic holiday on each general election day. – Amends TCA Title 2; Title 49, Chapter 11; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
Passed one chamberReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration · 2026-04-02
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Drew Holcomb for his dedication to and love for the State of Tennessee.
Drew Holcomb
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-26
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