Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Kerry Roberts 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.
Introduced124
Out of committee104
Passed one chamber104
Passed both chambers98
Became law98
Never left committee18
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 65 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Memorials, Academic Achievement 46Memorials, Retirement 6Memorials, Death 5General Assembly, Review Or Ratification of Rules 4Memorials, Recognition 4Naming and Designating 3
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 lawComp. became Pr. Ch. 56 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7 and Title 48, relative to industrial development corporations.
As enacted, revises law relative to industrial development corporations. – Amends TCA Title 7 and Title 48.
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/19/2026 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 4, relative to investments.
In plain English Revises laws governing pension plans and proxy advisors.
Official synopsis: As enacted, revises law relative to pension plans and proxy advisors. – Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4.
Became lawEffective date(s) 07/01/2026 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-10-407, relative to driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
As enacted, clarifies present law regarding the revocation of a person's driver license for an implied consent violation. – Amends TCA Section 55-10-407.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1046 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 10 and Title 49, relative to the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation.
In plain English Reconstitutes the lottery board, requires certain corporation records to be public, and terminates the lottery corporation on June 30, 2030.
Official synopsis: As enacted, vacates and reconstitutes the board of directors of the Tennessee education lottery corporation; requires certain information maintained by the corporation to be subject to a public records request; terminates the lottery corporation on June 30, 2030. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 10…
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/22/2026, 07/01/2026 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
In plain English Allows the Classic Learning Test to be used alongside the ACT and SAT for student assessment, and changes home school testing requirements and opportunities.
Official synopsis: As enacted, allows student performance on the Classic Learning Test to be used alongside the ACT and SAT for various purposes; makes various changes to home school testing requirements and opportunities available to home school students. – Amends TCA Title 49.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 912 · 2026-05-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11, Chapter 13, relative to scenic rivers.
In plain English Designates segments of the Buffalo River, Duck River, and certain other rivers and creeks as Class II pastoral river areas and expands public outreach requirements for scenic rivers.
Official synopsis: As enacted, designates segments of the Buffalo River, Duck River, and certain other rivers and creeks as Class II pastoral river areas; expands certain public outreach requirements concerning scenic rivers. – Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 13.
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/05/2026 · 2026-05-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 64, Chapter 1, Part 11, relative to the West Tennessee River Basin Authority.
In plain English Expands the West Tennessee River Basin Authority's service area to include Perry, Stewart, Houston, and Humphreys counties.
Official synopsis: As enacted, expands the areas served by the West Tennessee River Basin Authority to include Perry, Stewart, Houston, and Humphreys counties. – Amends TCA Title 64, Chapter 1, Part 11.
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/13/2026 · 2026-05-18
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Willis Jepson on being named the 2026 Tennessee Farmer of the Year for the Middle Tennessee region.
Willis Jepson, Tennessee Farmer of the Year, Middle Tennessee regional winner
Passed one chamberSponsor(s) Added. · 2026-05-11
A RESOLUTION to commend Mitchell McCook for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
Mitchell McCook
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-11
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Elijah Kannel, 2026 Salutatorian of Innovation Academy.
Elijah Kannel, Salutatorian, Innovation Academy
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-11
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Emma Evans, 2026 Salutatorian of Innovation Academy.
Emma Evans, Salutatorian, Innovation Academy
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-11
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Trystan Forehand, 2026 Valedictorian of Innovation Academy.
Trystan Forehand, Valedictorian, Innovation Academy
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-11
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Evie Marie Steidl, 2026 Valedictorian of Dickson County High School.
Evie Marie Steidl, Valedictorian, Dickson County High School
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-11
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Karolann Laykn Ridings, 2026 Valedictorian of McEwen High School.
Karolann Laykn Ridings, Valedictorian, McEwen High School
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-11
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