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SJR 599 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Nicole McMahan, 2025-2026 Chester County Schools District Teacher of the Year for Grades 5-8 -

Feb 12, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SJR 600 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Michelle Hopkins, 2025-2026 East Chester Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

Feb 12, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SJR 602 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Bobby Helton, 2025-2026 Chester County Junior High School Teacher of the Year -

Feb 12, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SB 1470 In committee 114
Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, states that certain nonprofit entities that contract with the department of children's services to provide community-based care or child welfare services shall not be held liable for damages resulting from an act or omission of the entity's employee or volunteer or a caregiver providing services on behalf of the entity if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 9; Title 29; Title 36 and Title 37.

Feb 11, 2026: Withdrawn.
SB 1481 In committee 114
Motor Vehicles - As introduced, imposes a tax on electric power used in all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; requires electric vehicle power dealers to register for collection of the tax; establishes other regulations for electric vehicle charging stations. - Amends TCA Title 9; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67.

Feb 11, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
SB 2217 In committee 114
Controlled Substances - As introduced, changes from January 1 to January 15 the deadline for the medical cannabis commission to submit its annual report. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 39; Title 43; Title 53; Title 57; Title 67 and Title 68.

Feb 5, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
SB 2256 In committee 114
Livestock - As introduced, authorizes sheep producer associations to submit their annual reports electronically. - Amends TCA Title 44.

Feb 5, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
SB 2571 In committee 114
Controlled Substances - As introduced, permits a person to possess cannabis that was obtained directly from, or pursuant to a diagnosis of a qualifying medical condition by, a licensed physician; specifies the sentences permitted for possessing certain amounts of cannabis that was not obtained directly from, or pursuant to a diagnosis of a qualifying medical condition by, a licensed physician. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4.

Feb 5, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
SB 593 In committee 114
Local Education Agencies - As introduced, enacts the "School District Capital Improvements Investment Trust Act." - Amends TCA Title 49.

Feb 4, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
SR 262 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Bolivar Central High School, 2024-2025 Reward School -

Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
SR 265 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Yolanda Taylor, East Side Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
SR 282 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Nele Kirsch, 2025-2026 McNairy County Schools District Teacher of the Year -

Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
SR 280 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Ansley Moore, 2025-2026 Michie Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
SR 277 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Amy Rickman, 2025-2026 Adamsville Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
SR 267 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Pamela Pickens, Sunny Hill Intermediate School Teacher of the Year -

Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
SR 274 Adopted 114
Memorials, Retirement - Adamsville Fire Chief Kenny Newell -

Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
SR 268 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Leah Brigham, Haywood Middle School Teacher of the Year -

Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
SR 270 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Denise Hooser, Anderson Early Childhood Center Teacher of the Year -

Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
SR 266 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Stacie Carlton, Haywood Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
SR 273 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Josh Moore -

Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
SR 278 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Carlee Morris, 2025-2026 Ramer Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
SR 276 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Jon Tallent, 2025-2026 Adamsville High School Teacher of the Year -

Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
SR 261 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Jennifer Channell, TSSAA Distinguished Service Award -

Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
SR 281 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Kristi Langsdon, 2025-2026 Bethel Springs Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
SR 271 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Dr. Stacy Jones, McNairy County Central High School Teacher of the Year and graduate of UTM's WestTeach program -

Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
SR 272 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Rod Barnes -

Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
SR 269 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Hattie Starks, Haywood High School Teacher of the Year -

Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
SJR 556 Adopted 114
Memorials, Death - Patricia Newton -

Feb 3, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SR 279 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Katie Moore, 2025-2026 Selmer Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
SB 1583 In committee 114
Controlled Substances - As introduced, requires reports submitted by the medical cannabis commission on or after January 1, 2027, to include an analysis of the effects of Exec. Order No. 14370 and any subsequent federal action on increasing medical marijuana and cannabidiol research. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 53; Title 67 and Title 68.

Jan 23, 2026: Withdrawn.
SR 260 Adopted 114
Memorials, Sports - Ben Hill, West Tennessee All-Star Game -

Jan 21, 2026: Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
SR 256 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Cassidy Dickson -

Jan 21, 2026: Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
SR 253 Adopted 114
Memorials, Retirement - Trooper Jeff Webb -

Jan 21, 2026: Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
SR 252 Adopted 114
Memorials, Retirement - Trooper Thomas Bayless -

Jan 21, 2026: Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
SR 254 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Amy Wooley, 2025-2026 West Grand Division Principal of the Year -

Jan 21, 2026: Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
SR 257 Adopted 114
Memorials, Retirement - Doris Watkins Henderson -

Jan 21, 2026: Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
SR 258 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - David Baker -

Jan 21, 2026: Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
SJR 253 Adopted 114
Memorials, Academic Achievement - Dean Estes, Valedictorian, Chester County High School -

Jan 21, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
SR 259 Adopted 114
Memorials, Sports - Kady Johnson, Hayley Sims, Brooklynn McCoy, and Natilee Wilkerson, All-West Tennessee Soccer Teams -

Jan 21, 2026: Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
SR 255 Adopted 114
Memorials, Sports - Caleb Murphy, West Tennessee All-Star Game -

Jan 21, 2026: Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
SB 1676 Introduced 114
Zoning - As introduced, removes requirement that a structure rebuilt on a site must conform to the zoning regulations existing at the time of the new construction. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 7.

Jan 14, 2026: Filed for introduction
SB 165 Passed Senate 114
Human Services, Dept. of - As introduced, increases the amount of funding the state is authorized to match local contributions for funding of human resource agencies. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 26.

Jan 13, 2026: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
SB 638 In committee 114
Tobacco, Tobacco Products - As introduced, urges the department of agriculture to study the effects of the use of vapor products by persons under 21 and make recommendations to the legislature with regard to reducing such use. - Amends TCA Title 1, Chapter 3; Title 39; Title 43, Chapter 27 and Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 1.

Dec 1, 2025: Withdrawn.
SB 1007 In committee 114
Licenses - As introduced, extends to smoking hemp the existing licensure and certain other requirements for hemp-derived cannabinoid products; imposes a tax on the privilege of engaging in the business of selling smoking hemp and products containing a hemp-derived cannabinoid in this state. - Amends TCA Section 1-3-113; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15; Title 43, Chapter 27; Section 53-11-451 and Title 67.

Dec 1, 2025: Withdrawn.
SB 1113 In committee 114
Treasurer, State - As introduced, reduces from four to three months, the amount of time following the end of a fiscal year by which the treasurer must submit a report to the governor, comptroller of the treasury, speaker of the senate, and speaker of the house of representatives regarding the operation of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act during the immediately preceding fiscal year. - Amends TCA Title 47; Title 48 and Title 66.

Dec 1, 2025: Withdrawn.
SB 381 In committee 114
Environment and Conservation, Department of - As introduced, changes, from January 31 to February 15, the date by which the commissioner must submit reports related to the administration of the Water Quality Control Act of 1977 to legislative committees with jurisdiction over environmental matters. - Amends TCA Title 1, Chapter 3; Title 43; Title 44; Title 68 and Title 69.

Dec 1, 2025: Withdrawn.
SB 379 In committee 114
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, requires TACIR to perform a study on the impact of this state's firearm laws on each county's firearm sales, criminal offenses, and use of firearms for self-defense, as well as identifying the similarities and dissimilarities between the impacts on each county. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

Dec 1, 2025: Withdrawn.
SB 40 In committee 114
Economic and Community Development - As introduced, enacts the "Employee Ownership, Empowerment, and Expansion Act" to support the growth and expansion of employee-owned businesses. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 12, Chapter 3; Title 45; Title 50; Title 56, Chapter 1 and Title 67.

Dec 1, 2025: Withdrawn.
SB 1437 In committee 114
Hardeman County - Subject to local approval, requires the school board in Hardeman County to submit its budget specifying the funds that the school board estimates will be necessary to fund the upcoming school year on or before the first Monday in May rather than the first Monday in April. - Amends Chapter 68 of the Private Acts of 1937.

Jun 4, 2025: Comp. became Pr. Ch. 11
SB 1458 In committee 114
Oakland - Subject to local approval, establishes that the terms of office for mayor and alderman begin upon the official's swearing in on the first business day of the month following the month of the election for that office; designates five aldermanic positions, and allows for a sixth position, contingent on certain population metrics; provides for additional conditions for elected office. - Amends Chapter 167 of the Private Acts of 1994; as amended.

Jun 4, 2025: Comp. became Pr. Ch. 26