Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Karen Camper 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.
Introduced47
Out of committee26
Passed one chamber26
Passed both chambers26
Became law26
Never left committee20
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 14 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Memorials, Recognition 9Memorials, Interns 6Memorials, Personal Occasion 3Health, Dept. of 2Election Laws 2Holidays and Days of Special Observance 2
A RESOLUTION to honor the South Side Class of 1976 on the occasion of its fiftieth class reunion.
South Side Class of 1976, 50th reunion
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-11
A RESOLUTION to commend Suzy Bengin for her service as a legislative intern.
Suzy Bengin
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the Memphis Massacre of 1866.
In plain English Commemorates the 160th anniversary of the 1866 Memphis Massacre.
Official synopsis: Memphis Massacre of 1866, 160th anniversary
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to commend Tania Humphrey for her exemplary service as a legislative intern.
Tania Humphrey
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 56, Chapter 32, Part 1; Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 24; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to midwifery.
In plain English Requires the health commissioner to study neighboring states' rules for nurse midwife independence and report findings to the legislature by December 31, 2026.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires the commissioner of health to use existing resources to conduct a study of neighboring states to examine the varying levels of practice independence that may or may not be granted to certified nurse midwives in such states; requires the commissioner to compile…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 728 · 2026-05-04
A RESOLUTION to honor Representative Harold M. Love, Jr., upon his induction into the Board of Preachers at the 41st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., College of Ministers and Laity ceremony at Morehouse College.
Representative Harold M. Love, Jr., induction into the Board of Preachers at the 41st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. College of Ministers and Laity at Morehouse College
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor the Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., National President Lady Eddie Lee Marsh.
In plain English Honors Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., National President Lady Eddie Lee Marsh.
Official synopsis: Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., National President Lady Eddie Lee Marsh
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, relative to feminine hygiene products.
In plain English Requires the state to establish a pilot program placing free feminine hygiene product vending machines in women's restrooms or locker rooms at selected schools.
Official synopsis: As introduced, requires the department to establish and administer a pilot program for the placement of hygiene vending machines that dispense feminine hygiene products to students at no cost to the student in women's restrooms or locker rooms in each eligible school selected to participate…
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee · 2026-04-20
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 67, relative to the Ola Mae Ransom Reintegration Act.
In plain English Exempts military veterans from paying the $15 business license fee in Tennessee.
Official synopsis: As introduced, enacts the "Ola Mae Ransom Reintegration Act," which exempts veterans of the United States military, including the national guard and reserves, from payment of the $15 fee for a business license. – Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 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 4; Title 9 and Title 13, relative to the "African American Cultural and Historical Grant Act."
As introduced, enacts the "African American Cultural and Historical Grant Act." – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9 and Title 13.
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 and Title 40, relative to voting rights.
As enacted, revises present law that prohibits a person convicted of an infamous crime after May 18, 1981, from being eligible to have the right to vote restored unless the person meets certain requirements, including having been compliant with all child support orders for the…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 605 · 2026-04-06
A RESOLUTION to commemorate March 18, 2026, as AARP Tennessee Day.
AARP Tennessee Day, March 18, 2026
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-31
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Colby Jacob Palmer.
Colby Jacob Palmer
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-26
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 69, Chapter 9, relative to personal watercraft.
As enacted, generally increases from 12 to 14, the age that a person must be to lawfully operate a personal watercraft upon the waters of Tennessee without being under the direct supervision of an adult, except that persons 12 and 13 may continue to operate…
Became lawEffective date(s) 01/01/2027 · 2026-03-16
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to the state uterine fibroids commission.
As introduced, creates the state uterine fibroids commission. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63 and Title 68.
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee · 2026-03-11
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