Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Justin Pearson 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 committee13
Passed one chamber13
Passed both chambers12
Became law12
Never left committee16
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 14 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Memorials, Recognition 12Firearms and Ammunition 2Memorials, Sports 2Environment and Conservation, Department of 1Criminal Procedure 1Salaries and Benefits 1
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend CodeCrew of Memphis for its transformative work in advancing computer science education and expanding opportunity for young people and communities across the State of Tennessee.
CodeCrew of Memphis
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis for its groundbreaking leadership in HIV/AIDS treatment, research, prevention, and compassionate care for children, families, and communities.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, HIV/AIDS treatment work
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-07
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 committeeFiled for introduction · 2026-05-06
A RESOLUTION urging the General Assembly to refrain from altering the composition of the ninth congressional district.
Urges the General Assembly to refrain from altering the composition of the ninth congressional district without the approval of a three-fourths majority of the official Shelby County delegation in the Tennessee General Assembly.
Not out of committeeFiled for introduction · 2026-05-06
A RESOLUTION to honor Sarah Houston for her exceptional leadership and to commend Protect Our Aquifer for its efforts to safeguard Tennessee's water resources.
Sarah Houston
Became lawSigned by H. Speaker · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor Johnnie Mosley for his distinguished leadership and service as Founding Chairman of Citizens for Better Service and to commend the advocacy of the Memphis Bus Riders Union.
Johnnie Mosley and Memphis Bus Riders Union
Became lawSigned by H. Speaker · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor Memphis Community Against Pollution (MCAP) and its president, KeShaun Pearson, on the fifth anniversary of the cancellation of the Byhalia Connection Pipeline project in Southwest Memphis.
Memphis Community Against Pollution (MCAP) and President KeShaun Pearson
Not out of committeeSponsor(s) Added. · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor September 22 as "Veterans Suicide Prevention Day" in Tennessee.
In plain English Designates September 22 as "Veterans Suicide Prevention Day" in Tennessee.
Official synopsis: "Veterans Suicide Prevention Day," September 22
Became lawSigned by H. Speaker · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor September 22 as "Veterans Suicide Prevention Day" in Tennessee.
In plain English Designates September 22 as "Veterans Suicide Prevention Day" in Tennessee.
Official synopsis: "Veterans Suicide Prevention Day," September 22
Passed one chamberAssigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Young, Gifted & Green and Founder LaTricea Adams for extraordinary leadership in advancing environmental justice and public health equity.
Young, Gifted & Green
Not out of committeeReferred to s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee · 2026-04-21
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Memphis Rox for its transformative impact on community, equity, and opportunity in Memphis and across the State of Tennessee.
Memphis Rox
Became lawSigned by H. Speaker · 2026-04-21
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Karmen Winters for her upcoming college graduation.
Karmen Winters
Became lawSigned by H. Speaker · 2026-04-20
A RESOLUTION to honor Reverend Al Green on the occasion of his eightieth birthday.
Reverend Al Green, 80th birthday
Became lawSigned by H. Speaker · 2026-04-20
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5 and Title 38, Chapter 6, relative to the Tennessee bureau of investigation.
As introduced, requires the bureau to maintain with each investigative case file copies of all original investigative materials, including audio and video files, recordings, transcripts, documents, reports, paperwork, and other print or digital media generated by the bureau and germane to the investigation by the…
Not out of committeeNo Action Taken · 2026-04-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 40, relative to restoration of citizenship rights.
As introduced, restores the right of suffrage for persons convicted of an infamous crime after expiration of the sentence imposed for the infamous crime; removes requirement that the person pay restitution and court costs and be current in all child support obligations before having the…
Not out of committeeNo Action Taken · 2026-04-07
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