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HJR 1549 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, HIV/AIDS treatment work -

May 7, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HJR 1548 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - CodeCrew of Memphis -

May 7, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HJR 1547 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - "Veterans Suicide Prevention Day," September 22 -

Apr 23, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
HR 293 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Johnnie Mosley and Memphis Bus Riders Union -

Apr 23, 2026: Filed for introduction
HR 295 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Sarah Houston -

Apr 23, 2026: Filed for introduction
HR 296 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - "Veterans Suicide Prevention Day," September 22 -

Apr 23, 2026: Filed for introduction
HR 294 Introduced 114
Memorials, Recognition - Memphis Community Against Pollution (MCAP) and President KeShaun Pearson -

Apr 23, 2026: Filed for introduction
HR 240 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Memphis Rox -

Apr 21, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 241 Introduced 114
Memorials, Recognition - Young, Gifted & Green -

Apr 21, 2026: Objected to on Consent Calendar.
HR 198 Adopted 114
Memorials, Personal Occasion - Reverend Al Green, 80th birthday -

Apr 20, 2026: Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
HR 197 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Karmen Winters -

Apr 20, 2026: Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
HB 1394 In committee 114
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation - As introduced, requires the bureau to maintain with each investigative case file copies of all original investigative materials, including audio and video files, recordings, transcripts, documents, reports, paperwork, and other print or digital media generated by the bureau and germane to the investigation by the bureau. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5 and Title 38, Chapter 6.

Apr 7, 2026: No Action Taken
HB 1395 In committee 114
Criminal Procedure - As introduced, restores the right of suffrage for persons convicted of an infamous crime after expiration of the sentence imposed for the infamous crime; removes requirement that the person pay restitution and court costs and be current in all child support obligations before having the person's right of suffrage restored; permits a person to have the right of suffrage restored without having the person's full rights of citizenship restored. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40.

Apr 7, 2026: No Action Taken
HJR 1104 Adopted 114
Memorials, Sports - Hamilton Middle School Wildcats boys' basketball team, MSCIAA Class A Champions -

Mar 31, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HJR 1102 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Joe Calhoun -

Mar 31, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HJR 1103 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival, 39th anniversary -

Mar 31, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HJR 1105 Adopted 114
Memorials, Sports - Westwood Longhorns boys' and girls' basketball teams, District 16A Division champions -

Mar 31, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HB 2460 In committee 114
Children - As introduced, increases from 14 to 21 days, the maximum amount of time per year that an entity or organization may provide child care on an occasional or infrequent basis through a "Parents' Night Out" or similar "Special Event" program while remaining exempt from the department of human service's licensing requirements. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 49; Title 50; Title 67 and Title 71.

Mar 25, 2026: No Action Taken
HB 2462 In committee 114
Public Officials - As introduced, requires certain public officials and their spouses to divest certain assets or place such assets in a blind trust by a date certain. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 8 and Title 48.

Mar 25, 2026: Action Def. in s/c Public Service Subcommittee to First Calendar of 2027
HB 2458 In committee 114
Education - As introduced, enacts the "Public Education Investments Act"; increases, from $50,000 to $50,290, the minimum base salary in the state salary schedule for teachers; increases from 5 percent to 10 percent the weighted allocation for a student who is a member in a school that is eligible for Title I schoolwide designation in the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement Act; increases the amount of a Tennessee middle college scholarship by 3 percent each academic year for 10 academic years. - Amends TCA Title 49.

Mar 24, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee
HB 2463 In committee 114
Energy - As introduced, enacts the "Bring Your Own Generation Act." - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1002; Section 67-6-102 and Title 68.

Mar 18, 2026: No Action Taken
HB 1390 In committee 114
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, allows a court to issue an extreme risk protection order upon a finding by clear and convincing evidence that a person poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to the person or others if allowed to possess or purchase a firearm; authorizes a law enforcement officer or relative to file a petition for an extreme risk protection order; creates an offense to store or keep a firearm in any place unless the firearm is secured in a locked container, unloaded, and separate from ammunition except when the firearm is carried by or under the control of the owner or other lawfully authorized user; prohibits a gun dealer from delivering a firearm to a purchaser until 15 business days after the completion of certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17.

Mar 18, 2026: Failed for lack of second in: Civil Justice Subcommittee
HB 2456 In committee 114
Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, requires certain data centers to register with the department of revenue; requires fuel suppliers, and electric and water utilities that provide fuel and service respectively to registered data centers to report usage and rates to the department; requires the commissioner to compile and publish certain information based on reports received from utilities. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.

Mar 18, 2026: Failed in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee
HB 2455 In committee 114
Economic and Community Development - As introduced, creates a condition of eligibility for certain economic development incentives that employers certify that they pay employees working on the development project for which the incentive was granted at least $21.99 an hour beginning July 1, 2026, with annual adjustments thereafter by the commissioner of economic and community development based on the MIT living wage calculator; allows for recovering from employers found to be in violation of such wage requirements the incentives already provided. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 50.

Mar 4, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of Commerce Committee
HB 2464 In committee 114
Consumer Protection - As introduced, prohibits electric utilities and high performance computing centers in this state from using transformers, parts, or equipment manufactured or sold by entities owned or controlled by foreign adversaries to support any part of their operations; requires such utilities and centers to report to the comptroller of the treasury; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 65 and Title 68.

Mar 4, 2026: Failed in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee
HB 2461 In committee 114
Taxes, Sales - As introduced, exempts the sale or use of feminine hygiene products from sales and use tax; directs the department of education to ensure feminine hygiene products are placed into and made available to students for free in a public school upon the request of a public school administrator, board, or director of schools. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 49 and Title 67, Chapter 6.

Mar 3, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Education Administration Subcommittee of Education Committee
HB 1400 In committee 114
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Dept. of - As introduced, directs the department to develop and implement a suicide prevention program; requires the department to submit a report to legislative committees with jurisdiction over health-related matters on this program and any suggestions from the department based upon the research conducted from the previous calendar year. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 63 and Title 68.

Feb 17, 2026: Def. to Special Calendar to be Published with Final Calendar in Population Health Subcommittee
HB 1396 In committee 114
Human Services, Dept. of - As introduced, enacts the "Guaranteed Basic Income Act" or the "Protection Against Automation Act," which requires the department to develop and implement a program in which eligible residents are awarded an annual guaranteed basic income grant beginning in 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 67, Chapter 4 and Title 71.

Feb 11, 2026: No Action Taken
HB 1399 In committee 114
Salaries and Benefits - As introduced, increases, from $7.25 to $20, the minimum hourly wage for employees within this state. - Amends TCA Section 8-23-203; Title 12 and Title 50, Chapter 2.

Feb 11, 2026: Failed for lack of second in: Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
HB 1398 In committee 114
State Employees - As introduced, increases, from three days to three months, the amount of paid leave provided to the officers and employees of the various agencies, boards, and departments of state government in the event of the death of such officers' or employees' children or stepchildren. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50.

Feb 11, 2026: Failed in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
HB 1393 In committee 114
TennCare - As introduced, directs the governor to seek a new TennCare waiver within 180 days of the effective date of this act to provide medical assistance coverage for individuals whose gross annual income is equal to or less than 138 percent of the federal poverty level; clarifies that the amendment takes effect upon federal approval. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.

Feb 3, 2026: Failed in s/c Tenncare Subcommittee of Insurance Committee
HR 7 In committee 114
Naming and Designating - Designates September 22 as "Veterans Suicide Prevention Day." -

Feb 3, 2026: Reset on Final cal. 2 of Health Committee
HB 1391 In committee 114
Expunction - As introduced, requires a clerk of a court with criminal jurisdiction to automatically remove and destroy all public records of a conviction for a Class E felony or misdemeanor that is eligible for expunction, one year after the person has completed any sentence imposed by the court. - Amends TCA Title 10; Title 18 and Title 40.

Mar 26, 2025: Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
HB 1397 In committee 114
Environment and Conservation, Department of - As introduced, requires the department to create and maintain an informational tool on the department's website that provides data related to the presence of facilities that are required to submit toxic release inventory data to the environmental protection agency. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 59; Title 60; Title 68 and Title 69.

Mar 26, 2025: Action Def. in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee to Special Calendar 37
HB 1392 In committee 114
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, deletes the exception to the criminal offense of unlawfully carrying a firearm with intent to go armed for persons who lawfully possess a handgun, are in a place where the person is lawfully present, and are at least 21 years old or 18 years old with certain military service. - Amends TCA Title 39.

Mar 26, 2025: Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee