AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Chapter 1 and Title 4, relative to the general assembly.
In plain English Allows the governor and legislative speakers to permit deceased state legislators to lie in state at the capitol building upon request from family or their own initiative.
Official synopsis: As introduced, upon the request of an immediate family member of a deceased member or former member of the general assembly, requires the governor and the speakers of the senate and house of representatives to allow the deceased member or former member to lie in…
Not out of committeeComp. SB subst. · 2026-04-21
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 57, Chapter 3 and Title 67, relative to taxation.
As introduced, exempts from the state sales and use tax the retail sale of food and food ingredients. – Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 3 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, relative to flag display protocols.
In plain English Requires the governor to proclaim a statewide mourning day and lower the state flag at the capitol when a current or former legislator dies, unless they were convicted of a felony.
Official synopsis: As introduced, requires the governor to proclaim a statewide day of mourning and order the state flag to be flown at half staff over the state capitol during such period of mourning if a current or former member of the general assembly dies, unless the…
Not out of committeeReset on Final cal. of Calendar & Rules Committee · 2026-04-14
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, relative to the general assembly.
In plain English Increases the monthly office expense allowance for legislators to $2,251 starting November 2026 and adjusts it monthly based on the consumer price index.
Official synopsis: As introduced, beginning November 3, 2026, increases the monthly office expense allowance to $2,251; requires such allowance to be adjusted monthly based on the consumer price index. – Amends TCA Title 3.
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee · 2026-04-08
A RESOLUTION to commend David Brisco for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
David Brisco
Became lawSigned by H. Speaker · 2026-04-06
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 50; Title 62 and Title 66, relative to the Tennessee Private Workplace Due Process and Warrant Protection Act.
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Private Workplace Due Process and Warrant Protection Act." – Amends TCA Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 50; Title 62 and Title 66.
FailedFailed in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee · 2026-03-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 64; Title 65; Title 67 and Title 68, relative to utilities.
As introduced, prohibits a utility that provides electric, water, wastewater, or natural gas services from increasing the rate charged to customers who are 65 years of age or older upon notice that the customer qualifies for such rate cap pursuant to an age verification process…
Not out of committeeDef. to Summer Study in Business & Utilities Subcommittee · 2026-03-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13; Title 16 and Title 29, relative to general sessions courts.
As introduced, increases from $25,000 to $50,000 the jurisdictional dollar limit for general sessions courts in civil cases generally. – Amends TCA Title 13; Title 16 and Title 29.
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee · 2026-03-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to members of the general assembly.
As introduced, authorizes senators who have served for at least eight consecutive years and representatives who have served for at least 10 consecutive years to use signatures of registered voters outside of such senator's or representative's district for purposes of completing a nominating petition. -…
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee · 2026-03-17
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-21-401 and Title 40, relative to expunction of criminal records.
As introduced, extends the time period within which a court ordering the expunction of a person's public records of a criminal offense must send a copy of the expunction order to the Tennessee bureau of investigation from 30 days to 45 days. – Amends TCA…
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee · 2026-03-11
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 9; Title 16; Title 47 and Title 67, relative to personal seat licenses.
As introduced, requires that contracts entered into between a personal seat license (PSL) holder of 10 or more years and a professional sports franchise for the purchase of a subsequent PSL with an upgraded or improved seating classification include a provision that enables the PSL…
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee · 2026-03-11
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 50, relative to leave for state employees.
As introduced, enacts the "Parental Right to Participate in Schools Act," which entitles a state employee to up to 48 hours of annual paid or unpaid leave to attend school-related activities of a dependent child. – Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50.
FailedFailed in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee · 2026-03-04
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 67, Chapter 1, Part 17; Title 67, Chapter 1, Part 18; Title 67, Chapter 1, Part 8 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 21, relative to audits of refunds claimed for franchise taxes.
As introduced, requires the comptroller of the treasury to conduct a financial audit of all franchise tax refunds claimed and received for the prior fiscal year, with the audit results to be made available on the comptroller's website; requires all franchise tax refunds paid be…
Not out of committeeAssigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee · 2026-02-05
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, relative to the general assembly.
As introduced, prohibits the biennial increase in the office expense allowance for members of the general assembly from exceeding 50 percent of the principal amount of the current allowance. – Amends TCA Title 3.
Not out of committeeWithdrawn. · 2026-01-22
A RESOLUTION to commend Osie B. Lewis, Jr., for his service to the State of Tennessee.
Osie B. Lewis, Jr.
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2025-05-02
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