Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Justin Jones 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.
Introduced51
Out of committee20
Passed one chamber20
Passed both chambers19
Became law19
Never left committee27
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 14 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Memorials, Recognition 25Memorials, Death 3Consumer Protection 2Constitutional Amendments 2Criminal Offenses 2Environmental Preservation 2
A RESOLUTION to honor the civil rights martyrs whose sacrifice paved the way for passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
In plain English Honors civil rights martyrs whose sacrifice led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Official synopsis: Civil rights martyrs whose sacrifice paved the way for passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-14
A RESOLUTION to honor the 150th anniversary of the Colored National Convention held at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville.
In plain English Honors the 150th anniversary of the Colored National Convention held at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville.
Official synopsis: 150th anniversary of the Colored National Convention held at the Tennessee State Capitol
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-05
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-321, relative to official state reptiles.
As introduced, designates the bog turtle as an official state reptile. – Amends TCA Section 4-1-321.
Not out of committeeAction def. in State & Local Government Committee to First January Calendar · 2026-04-08
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Alex Jeffrey Pretti.
Alex Jeffrey Pretti
Not out of committeeReset on Final cal. 4 of Criminal Justice Subcommittee · 2026-04-07
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Reverend Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr.
Reverend Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr.
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-31
A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Pam Weston for her lifetime of devoted service to the citizens of Tennessee.
Pam Weston
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-31
A RESOLUTION to commemorate the eightieth anniversary of Philippine-American Friendship Day.
Philippine-American Friendship Day, 80th anniversary
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-31
A RESOLUTION to recognize and commend the Nashville Humane Association on the occasion of its eightieth anniversary.
Nashville Humane Association, 80th anniversary
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-26
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 committeeNo Action Taken · 2026-03-25
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38 and Title 39, relative to law enforcement officers.
As introduced, enacts the "Stop American Gestapo Act (SAGA)." – Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39.
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee · 2026-03-25
A RESOLUTION to honor Tennessee's fifteen African-American-owned Century Farms for their contributions to this State's history, culture, and economy.
Tennessee's African-American-owned Century Farms
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-18
A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling for all meat.
Urges reinstatement of mandatory country of origin labeling for all meat.
Not out of committeeNo Action Taken · 2026-03-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53, relative to food and food ingredients for human consumption.
As introduced, requires the department to prohibit the sale of a food product that includes certain chemical ingredients, unless it has a warning label, if the FDA requires the ingredient to be disclosed and the food product is intended to be consumed by humans. -…
Not out of committeeReset on Final cal. 2 of Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee · 2026-03-18
A RESOLUTION to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Gift Horse and honor its owner, Jessica Maloan Vastagh.
Gift Horse, Jessica Maloan Vastagh
Not out of committeeRef. to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee · 2026-03-16
A RESOLUTION to commemorate the eightieth anniversary of the iconic Bozo, The World's Most Famous Clown.
Bozo the Clown, 80th anniversary
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-11
“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.