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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 19, 2021 TN HB 1233 Authorizes Refusal to Share Bathrooms and Locker Rooms with Transgender Persons Bill Passed - House (65 - 24)
March 29, 2021 TN HB 1182 Prohibits Transgender Students from Using Bathroom Facilities that do Not Match their Birth Sex Bill Passed - House (62 - 25)
May 3, 2021 TN HB 370 Establishes Guidelines for Public Reporting of Data for Epidemic Testing Bill Passed - House (75 - 13)
April 14, 2021 TN SB 1534 Prohibits Any Person from Contributing Funds to the State Election Commission to Conduct Elections Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 4)
Jan. 11, 2022 TN HJR 8 Amends the Constitution to Establish Congressional Term Limits Bill Passed - House (53 - 34)
Jan. 20, 2022 TN SB 780 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5)
Feb. 14, 2022 TN HB 1694 Prohibits State, Local Governments from Restricting Places of Worship Bill Passed - House (73 - 19)
March 7, 2022 TN HB 2670 Prohibits Teaching of Certain Concepts Relating to Race, Sex, or Religion Bill Passed - House (66 - 24)
April 11, 2022 TN SB 2153 Limits College Sports Participation on Basis of Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4)
April 25, 2022 TN HB 2633 Exempts Teachers From Having to Use Students' Preferred Pronouns Bill Passed - House (67 - 25)
April 7, 2022 TN SB 2628 Authorizes Short-Barreled Shotguns Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 1)
March 7, 2022 TN HB 2557 Prohibits Schools From Contracting With Entities Providing or Advocating Abortions Bill Passed - House (70 - 21)
April 4, 2022 TN HB 2841 Increases Punishment for Certain Heinous Crimes Bill Passed - House (88 - 2)
April 6, 2022 TN SB 2445 Classifies Influencing Employee Voting as a Class E Felony Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 0)
March 3, 2022 TN SB 2350 Amends Certified Green Energy Production Facilities to Include Storage of Electricity Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0)
March 6, 2023 TN HB 878 Authorizes Marriage Clerks to Refuse to Perform a Marriage Ceremony Against Their Beliefs Bill Passed - House (74 - 22)
March 6, 2023 TN HB 30 Requires an Individual Obtain a "Valid Entertainer Permit" Prior to Performing Adult Oriented Cabaret Entertainment Bill Passed - House (74 - 23)
March 6, 2023 TN HB 48 Reduces the Number of Nashville Metro City Council Members by Half Bill Passed - House (72 - 25)
April 6, 2023 TN HR 64 Requires Rep. Gloria Johnson be Expelled from the State House of Representatives Resolution Failed - House (65 - 29)
April 6, 2023 TN HR 63 Requires Rep. Justin Pearson be Expelled from the State House of Representatives Resolution Passed - House (69 - 25)
April 6, 2023 TN HR 65 Requires Rep. Justin Jones be Expelled from the State House of Representatives Resolution Passed - House (72 - 23)
April 21, 2023 TN SB 102 Prohibits Schools from Requiring Implicit Bias Trainings Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
April 17, 2023 TN SB 978 Requires Voters be Notified of Party Affiliation Requirements at Each Polling Place on Election Day Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9)
March 6, 2023 TN HB 1189 Establishes Legal Protections for Gun Dealers, Manufacturers and Sellers Against Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (71 - 24)
April 6, 2023 TN SB 466 Specifies that Teachers and Peers Do Not Have to Use a Student's Preferred Pronouns Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
March 13, 2023 TN SB 1440 Amends State Law to Codify Narrower Definitions of Sex Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
April 17, 2023 TN SB 1443 Limits Students Access to Educational Instruction by Requiring Written Consent from Parents Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
April 13, 2023 TN SB 1237 Authorizes Private School to Prohibit Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5)
Aug. 28, 2023 TN HB 7073 Requires a Juvenile Court Impose a Blended Sentence on Certain Adjudicated Delinquents for Certain Offenses Bill Passed - House (64 - 4)
Aug. 28, 2023 TN HB 7008 Requires a Qualified Mental Health Professional to Protect an Identified Victim When Under Threat Of Bodily Harm Bill Passed - House (82 - 5)
Aug. 24, 2023 TN HB 7061 Requires the Department of Education to Notify Each Local Education Agency Of All Grant Programs Related to Mental Health Services Bill Failed - House (22 - 62)
Aug. 24, 2023 TN HB 7071 Requires the Submission of a Report on the Number of Mass Shootings in this State to the Governor Bill Passed - House (75 - 15)
March 23, 2023 TN SB 434 Prohibits Any Person from Driving a Motor Vehicle Without a Working Muffler Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 7)
April 21, 2023 TN SB 955 Prohibits State Investment of Public Funds for ESG Investments Bill Passed - House (75 - 19)
March 13, 2023 TN SB 955 Prohibits State Investment of Public Funds for ESG Investments Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4)
Aug. 24, 2023 TN HB 7027 Requires Court Pay for the Cost of Court-Ordered Mental Health Evaluations Bill Passed - House (89 - 1)
Feb. 22, 2024 TN SB 1968 Prohibits Individuals from Running For or Holding 2 Positions in State Government Simultaneously Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 15)
Feb. 29, 2024 TN HB 2882 Requires All Students Complete a Firearm Safety Training Course Bill Passed - House (70 - 20)
March 14, 2024 TN HB 2124 Requires Local Law Enforcement Cooperation with Federal Immigration Authorities Bill Passed - House (74 - 22)
March 7, 2024 TN HB 1931 Repeals Local Police Policies Bill Passed - House (68 - 24)
April 10, 2024 TN SB 1971 Prohibits Aiding in a Minor Seeking Abortion Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
April 9, 2024 TN SB 1325 Authorizes Teachers and Staff to Carry Concealed Firearms in Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5)
April 11, 2024 TN SB 2508 Establishes Requirement for the State IRS to Report Ticket Sales Publicly Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0)
April 16, 2024 TN HB 2269 Amends and Reforms State Hospital Certificate of Need Laws Bill Passed - House (72 - 20)
May 10, 2010 TN HB 270 Citizenship Status for Voting and Registration Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
May 2, 2011 TN SB 113 Teachers' Unions Negotiations Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
Jan. 12, 2012 TN HB 1558 Congressional Redistricting Bill Passed - House (68 - 25)
April 3, 2017 TN SB 0519 Provides Certain Health Coverage for Retail Purchased Dogs Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 11)
April 7, 2011 TN HB 368 Scientific Theories in the Classroom Bill Passed - House (70 - 23)
April 30, 2012 TN SB 3597 Prohibits Discrimination Against Religious Student Groups at Public Universities Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
April 18, 2012 TN HB 3517 Expands Definition of Offense Against Fetuses Bill Passed - House (80 - 18)
March 9, 2011 TN SJR 18 Constitutional Amendment Prohibiting an Income Tax Amendment Adopted - Senate (28 - 5)
April 23, 2012 TN SJR 710 Amends Judicial Appointment Process Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (22 - 9)
June 1, 2009 TN HJR 369 Opposing the Adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Bill Passed - House (70 - 20)
April 12, 2012 TN SB 3345 Limits the Number of Foreign Nationals that May Work in a Charter School Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 13)
April 18, 2011 TN SJR 127 Abortion Specifications Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (24 - 8)
March 15, 2012 TN HJR 587 Opposes the United Nations Agenda 21 Joint Resolution Passed - House (72 - 23)
April 25, 2012 TN SB 2580 Requires Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
April 25, 2012 TN HB 2566 Increases Kindergarten Age Requirements Bill Passed - House (68 - 30)
March 10, 2011 TN SB 1528 Amends Requirements for Teacher Tenure Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
May 20, 2011 TN SB 1915 Increases Contribution Limits to Campaigns Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 11)
April 13, 2009 TN SB 1954 Basic Phone Service Deregulation Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
May 20, 2011 TN SB 49 Prohibits Instruction of Non-Heterosexual Human Sexuality in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 10)
April 16, 2012 TN SB 2514 Amends Eligibility Requirements for the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 10)
Feb. 16, 2012 TN HB 2638 Prohibits Camping in Non-Designated Areas of Public Property Bill Passed - House (70 - 26)
Jan. 12, 2012 TN HB 1555 State House Redistricting Bill Passed - House (67 - 25)
Feb. 23, 2011 TN SB 79 Tennessee Health Care Freedom Act Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
April 21, 2011 TN SB 485 Equal Opportunity Scholarship Act Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 10)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/19 HB 1233 Authorizes Refusal to Share Bathrooms and Locker Rooms with Transgender Persons Bill Passed - House (65 - 24)
3/29 HB 1182 Prohibits Transgender Students from Using Bathroom Facilities that do Not Match their Birth Sex Bill Passed - House (62 - 25)
5/03 HB 370 Establishes Guidelines for Public Reporting of Data for Epidemic Testing Bill Passed - House (75 - 13)
4/14 SB 1534 Prohibits Any Person from Contributing Funds to the State Election Commission to Conduct Elections Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 4)
1/11 HJR 8 Amends the Constitution to Establish Congressional Term Limits Bill Passed - House (53 - 34)
1/20 SB 780 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5)
2/14 HB 1694 Prohibits State, Local Governments from Restricting Places of Worship Bill Passed - House (73 - 19)
3/07 HB 2670 Prohibits Teaching of Certain Concepts Relating to Race, Sex, or Religion Bill Passed - House (66 - 24)
4/11 SB 2153 Limits College Sports Participation on Basis of Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4)
4/25 HB 2633 Exempts Teachers From Having to Use Students' Preferred Pronouns Bill Passed - House (67 - 25)
4/07 SB 2628 Authorizes Short-Barreled Shotguns Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 1)
3/07 HB 2557 Prohibits Schools From Contracting With Entities Providing or Advocating Abortions Bill Passed - House (70 - 21)
4/04 HB 2841 Increases Punishment for Certain Heinous Crimes Bill Passed - House (88 - 2)
4/06 SB 2445 Classifies Influencing Employee Voting as a Class E Felony Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 0)
3/03 SB 2350 Amends Certified Green Energy Production Facilities to Include Storage of Electricity Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0)
3/06 HB 878 Authorizes Marriage Clerks to Refuse to Perform a Marriage Ceremony Against Their Beliefs Bill Passed - House (74 - 22)
3/06 HB 30 Requires an Individual Obtain a "Valid Entertainer Permit" Prior to Performing Adult Oriented Cabaret Entertainment Bill Passed - House (74 - 23)
3/06 HB 48 Reduces the Number of Nashville Metro City Council Members by Half Bill Passed - House (72 - 25)
4/06 HR 64 Requires Rep. Gloria Johnson be Expelled from the State House of Representatives Resolution Failed - House (65 - 29)
4/06 HR 63 Requires Rep. Justin Pearson be Expelled from the State House of Representatives Resolution Passed - House (69 - 25)
4/06 HR 65 Requires Rep. Justin Jones be Expelled from the State House of Representatives Resolution Passed - House (72 - 23)
4/21 SB 102 Prohibits Schools from Requiring Implicit Bias Trainings Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
4/17 SB 978 Requires Voters be Notified of Party Affiliation Requirements at Each Polling Place on Election Day Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9)
3/06 HB 1189 Establishes Legal Protections for Gun Dealers, Manufacturers and Sellers Against Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (71 - 24)
4/06 SB 466 Specifies that Teachers and Peers Do Not Have to Use a Student's Preferred Pronouns Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
3/13 SB 1440 Amends State Law to Codify Narrower Definitions of Sex Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
4/17 SB 1443 Limits Students Access to Educational Instruction by Requiring Written Consent from Parents Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
4/13 SB 1237 Authorizes Private School to Prohibit Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5)
8/28 HB 7073 Requires a Juvenile Court Impose a Blended Sentence on Certain Adjudicated Delinquents for Certain Offenses Bill Passed - House (64 - 4)
8/28 HB 7008 Requires a Qualified Mental Health Professional to Protect an Identified Victim When Under Threat Of Bodily Harm Bill Passed - House (82 - 5)
8/24 HB 7061 Requires the Department of Education to Notify Each Local Education Agency Of All Grant Programs Related to Mental Health Services Bill Failed - House (22 - 62)
8/24 HB 7071 Requires the Submission of a Report on the Number of Mass Shootings in this State to the Governor Bill Passed - House (75 - 15)
3/23 SB 434 Prohibits Any Person from Driving a Motor Vehicle Without a Working Muffler Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 7)
4/21 SB 955 Prohibits State Investment of Public Funds for ESG Investments Bill Passed - House (75 - 19)
3/13 SB 955 Prohibits State Investment of Public Funds for ESG Investments Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4)
8/24 HB 7027 Requires Court Pay for the Cost of Court-Ordered Mental Health Evaluations Bill Passed - House (89 - 1)
2/22 SB 1968 Prohibits Individuals from Running For or Holding 2 Positions in State Government Simultaneously Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 15)
2/29 HB 2882 Requires All Students Complete a Firearm Safety Training Course Bill Passed - House (70 - 20)
3/14 HB 2124 Requires Local Law Enforcement Cooperation with Federal Immigration Authorities Bill Passed - House (74 - 22)
3/07 HB 1931 Repeals Local Police Policies Bill Passed - House (68 - 24)
4/10 SB 1971 Prohibits Aiding in a Minor Seeking Abortion Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
4/09 SB 1325 Authorizes Teachers and Staff to Carry Concealed Firearms in Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5)
4/11 SB 2508 Establishes Requirement for the State IRS to Report Ticket Sales Publicly Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0)
4/16 HB 2269 Amends and Reforms State Hospital Certificate of Need Laws Bill Passed - House (72 - 20)
5/10 HB 270 Citizenship Status for Voting and Registration Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
5/02 SB 113 Teachers' Unions Negotiations Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
1/12 HB 1558 Congressional Redistricting Bill Passed - House (68 - 25)
4/03 SB 0519 Provides Certain Health Coverage for Retail Purchased Dogs Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 11)
4/07 HB 368 Scientific Theories in the Classroom Bill Passed - House (70 - 23)
4/30 SB 3597 Prohibits Discrimination Against Religious Student Groups at Public Universities Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
4/18 HB 3517 Expands Definition of Offense Against Fetuses Bill Passed - House (80 - 18)
3/09 SJR 18 Constitutional Amendment Prohibiting an Income Tax Amendment Adopted - Senate (28 - 5)
4/23 SJR 710 Amends Judicial Appointment Process Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (22 - 9)
6/01 HJR 369 Opposing the Adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Bill Passed - House (70 - 20)
4/12 SB 3345 Limits the Number of Foreign Nationals that May Work in a Charter School Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 13)
4/18 SJR 127 Abortion Specifications Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (24 - 8)
3/15 HJR 587 Opposes the United Nations Agenda 21 Joint Resolution Passed - House (72 - 23)
4/25 SB 2580 Requires Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
4/25 HB 2566 Increases Kindergarten Age Requirements Bill Passed - House (68 - 30)
3/10 SB 1528 Amends Requirements for Teacher Tenure Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
5/20 SB 1915 Increases Contribution Limits to Campaigns Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 11)
4/13 SB 1954 Basic Phone Service Deregulation Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
5/20 SB 49 Prohibits Instruction of Non-Heterosexual Human Sexuality in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 10)
4/16 SB 2514 Amends Eligibility Requirements for the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 10)
2/16 HB 2638 Prohibits Camping in Non-Designated Areas of Public Property Bill Passed - House (70 - 26)
1/12 HB 1555 State House Redistricting Bill Passed - House (67 - 25)
2/23 SB 79 Tennessee Health Care Freedom Act Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
4/21 SB 485 Equal Opportunity Scholarship Act Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 10)
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