Tennessee Senate · Feb 17, 2026
SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 2/17/2026 Passed
Result: pass
SB 1589: Jails, Local Lock-ups - As enacted, authorizes the Tennessee corrections institute to establish certification requirements for corrections officers and to inspect and certify local correctional training academies; makes various changes regarding plans of action that may be submitted by a local certified facility following annual inspection; allows the director and full-time employees of the Tennessee corrections institute to carry a handgun under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 41.
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
Totals
| Yea | Nay | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 | 0 |
| Republican | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 0 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Richard Briggs(Republican) | Yea |
| Todd Gardenhire(Republican) | Yea |
| Tom Hatcher(Republican) | Yea |
| Ed Jackson(Republican) | Yea |
| Sara Kyle(Democratic) | Yea |
| Adam Lowe(Republican) | Yea |
| Kerry Roberts(Republican) | Yea |
| Page Walley(Republican) | Yea |
| Jeff Yarbro(Democratic) | Yea |