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Sponsored Bills (237)
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to abortion.
This bill clarifies that the legal definition of 'abortion' does not include contraceptives or fertility treatments that prevent pregnancy or dispose of embryos. It aims to ensure…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 8, relative to law enforcement officers.
The bill requires law enforcement agencies in Tennessee to contact any previous employers of a police officer or special deputy when hiring them. This is to ensure a thorough inve…
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Emily Rodriguez, 2026 Valedictorian at Hamilton High School.
This resolution honors Emily Rodriguez for being the Valedictorian of Hamilton High School's Class of 2026. It acknowledges her academic achievements and contributions to her scho…
A RESOLUTION to designate December 14 as "Hazel Moore Day."
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 206 (SJR0206) designates December 14 as "Hazel Moore Day." The resolution was introduced by Senator Raumesh Akbari, a Democrat, and co-sponsored …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 11; Title 39, Chapter 12; Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 40, Chapter 24; Title 40, Chapter 35 and Title 40, Chapter 39, relative to criminal offenses.
Tennessee SB1170 makes it clear that a person can be held responsible for a crime if they help or encourage someone else to commit that crime, with the intention of benefiting fro…
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Ajada McGowan, 2026 Salutatorian at Central High School.
Tennessee Senate Resolution 409 (SR0409) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor and recognize Ajada McGowan for her achievement as the 2026 Saluta…
A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor The Brown Four of Memphis.
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 926 (SJR0926) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to recognize and honor "The Brown Four of Memphis." The resolution w…
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Kyle Whalum of Memphis.
Tennessee Senate Resolution 41 (SR0041) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor and commend Kyle Whalum of Memphis. The resolution was introduced b…
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Minister Michaele Anne Byers of Shelby County.
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 582 (SJR0582) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the memory of Minister Michaele Anne Byers from Shelby Coun…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, relative to feminine hygiene products.
The bill requires the Tennessee Department of Education to create a pilot program that places vending machines in schools. These machines will provide feminine hygiene products fo…
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Alpha Beta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., on the celebration of the chapter's 100th anniversary.
The bill honors the Alpha Beta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for reaching its 100th anniversary. It recognizes the contributions and impact of the chapter in the com…
A RESOLUTION to commend the Tennessee Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for their Delta Days at the Capitol.
The resolution honors the Tennessee Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for their contributions during Delta Days at the Capitol. This event allows members of the sorority…
A RESOLUTION to recognize and congratulate Terrell Carpenter, 2025 Florida A. Collins Delta of the Year.
The resolution recognizes and congratulates Terrell Carpenter for being named the 2025 Florida A. Collins Delta of the Year. It is a formal acknowledgment of his achievements and …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to law enforcement activity.
This bill requires law enforcement officers in Tennessee to inform individuals why they are being stopped during traffic or pedestrian stops starting January 1, 2026. However, if …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 67, Chapter 4 and Title 71, relative to financial assistance.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to reporting student reading levels.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18, Part 33, relative to the Tennessee Information Protection Act.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Atleana Murrell, 2025 Salutatorian of Middle College High School.
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Paytn Gibson, Carter Holmes, and Ty Miller of Memphis East T-STEM Academy on winning third prize in the twenty-second annual C-SPAN StudentCam competition.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Layla Abudallah, 2025 Valedictorian of Middle College High School.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 5, Part 7, relative to elderly, low-income homeowners.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 1, relative to body cameras for law enforcement officers.
Tennessee SB1174 requires law enforcement agencies that use body cameras to create a written policy regarding how these cameras should be used by officers. The bill outlines speci…
A RESOLUTION to recognize and commend the West Tennessee Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church on the occasion of its 151st Session.
This resolution recognizes and honors the West Tennessee Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church as it celebrates its 151st session. It acknowledges the contri…
A RESOLUTION to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Vintage901 Wine, Food and Music Festival.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Jerry Lin, 2025 Valedictorian of Millington Central High School.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 8; Title 49 and Title 63, Chapter 1, relative to treatment of minors.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 33; Title 34; Title 52; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to mental health.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Pastor Kenneth T. Whalum, Jr., of Memphis.
A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Tay Keith.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 40, relative to voting rights.
A RESOLUTION to recognize and commend the 2024 Do the Write Thing National Challenge Ambassadors, Charlotte Mount, Josiah Young, Adedamola Adeyemo, Bobby Calvin III, Amara-Asa Nwachukwu, and Tiernan Carney.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Travis Houston, 2026 Salutatorian at Hamilton High School.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Centenary United Methodist Church upon the dedication of its historical marker.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to medical cannabis.
A RESOLUTION to honor Dr. Ollie Liddell on being named the 2026 Outstanding High School Music Educator.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Kortland Whalum of Memphis.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 38, relative to arrests made for operating vehicles under the influence.
A RESOLUTION to congratulate John Patrick and Susan Marie Hallett upon the occasion of their forty-fifth wedding anniversary.
A RESOLUTION to honor Tony Allen on the occasion of his jersey being retired by the Memphis Grizzlies.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 50, relative to workplace violence.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Kaden Lee Gritzmaker, 2025 Valedictorian of Fairley High School.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 50; Title 56 and Title 68, relative to living organ donation.
A RESOLUTION to commend Taylor Hollands for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 5, relative to property taxes.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 50, relative to examinations for driver licenses and intermediate driver licenses.
Tennessee SB1420 requires that the written tests for getting a driver license or intermediate driver license include questions about hand signals used by cyclists. This means that…
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Rakyah Watson, 2026 Salutatorian at Middle College High School.
The bill honors Rakyah Watson, who is the Salutatorian for the class of 2026 at Middle College High School in Tennessee. It recognizes her academic achievements and contributions …
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Sheila Whalum of Memphis.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 13, relative to charter schools.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 40, relative to restoration of citizenship rights.
Tennessee SB1353 aims to make it easier for individuals who have been convicted of serious crimes to regain their right to vote after they have completed their prison sentence. Th…
A RESOLUTION to designate July 2026 as "Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month" in Tennessee.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to food and food ingredients.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 37 and Title 47, relative to artificial intelligence.
A RESOLUTION to commend Donyell Hess for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education funding.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 52 and Title 71, relative to family caregiving.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to abortion.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Kameron Whalum of Memphis.
The bill TN SR0244 is a resolution that honors and commends Kameron Whalum from Memphis for his contributions and achievements. It celebrates his work and impact on the community,…
A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Dwayne Thompson to the Tennessee Ethics Commission.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to marijuana.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Liliana Mendez-Medina, 2026 Valedictorian of Raleigh-Egypt High School.
A RESOLUTION to congratulate Taquez Butler of Whitehaven High School upon being named TSSAA Class 4A Mr. Basketball.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Dartaniel Brenton, 2026 Salutatorian at Westwood High School.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to the Individualized Education Act.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Dariana Sanchez Arredondo, 2026 Salutatorian of Raleigh-Egypt High School.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9 and Title 49, relative to land grant institutions.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 41, Chapter 51, relative to correctional institutions and inmates.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9 and Title 12, relative to bidding preferences.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 50, relative to employer retaliation.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize The Links, Incorporated.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 40 and Title 52, relative to mental health evaluations.
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Marzie Thomas of Memphis.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 4, relative to financial aid for veterans.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to firearms dispossession.
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, to allow for bingo events to benefit certain organizations.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the State Government Affairs Council on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 8; Title 35; Title 49; Title 50; Title 56; Title 66 and Title 71, relative to benefits.
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Sondra Denise Keys-Wade.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Jamarcus Olden, 2025 Salutatorian of Fairley High School.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 1, relative to body cameras for law enforcement officers.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize The Links, Incorporated.
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of United States President Jimmy Carter.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 21, Part 3, relative to the 2021 Precious Cargo Act.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 53; Title 58; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to medicine.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.
A RESOLUTION to commend the Tennessee Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for their Delta Days at the Capitol.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize London Dyson, 2025 Valedictorian of the Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5 and Title 38, Chapter 6, relative to the Tennessee bureau of investigation.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 5, relative to sickle cell.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 59; Title 60; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to toxic release inventory data.
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.
A RESOLUTION to commend UNAPOLOGETIC upon the organization's tenth anniversary.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to language assistance for students.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Morgan Burns, 2026 Salutatorian of Millington Central High School.
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Dr. Barbara Alfreda Duncan-Cody of Millington.
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory Ava May Christopher.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8 and Title 49, relative to establishing an incentive program for educators who have fifteen or more years' experience in education.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 8; Title 38 and Title 58, relative to the "Tennessee Veteran Protection and Due Process Act."
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 4, relative to towing.
Tennessee SB1834 allows tow trucks to use a single blue light on the back of the truck when they are stationary and helping another vehicle. This change is meant to improve visibi…
A RESOLUTION to recognize and commend Peer Power on the occasion of its twentieth anniversary.
The bill recognizes and honors Peer Power for reaching its twentieth anniversary. It acknowledges the organization's contributions to the community over the past two decades. The …
A RESOLUTION to honor Dr. Stacey Floyd-Thomas on her astute service to the Tennessee Ethics Commission.
The bill, SJR1025, is a resolution honoring Dr. Stacey Floyd-Thomas for her dedicated service on the Tennessee Ethics Commission. It recognizes her contributions and commitment to…
A RESOLUTION to congratulate John Patrick and Susan Marie Hallett upon the occasion of their forty-fifth wedding anniversary.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-23-203; Title 12 and Title 50, Chapter 2, relative to the minimum wage.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, relative to global positioning monitoring.
Tennessee SB2665 requires courts to use global positioning monitoring for defendants accused of certain crimes when they are released. This monitoring will only be avoided if the …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to unlawful exposure.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 238 of the Acts of 1903; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 58 of the Private Acts of 2012; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Millington.
Tennessee SB2693 changes the residency requirement for candidates running for mayor in the City of Millington. Instead of needing to live in the city for just 60 days before the e…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 7 and Title 67, Chapter 4, relative to the "Small Business Growth and Empowerment Act."
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 8, Chapter 44; Title 10, Chapter 7 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to education freedom scholarships.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9, relative to feminine hygiene products.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 20; Title 29 and Title 47, Chapter 18, relative to data security.
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Dr. Priscilla Davis on the celebration of her eightieth birthday.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37 and Title 49, relative to after school programs.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 39; Title 52; Title 56; Title 58; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to insurance.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Kaden Lee Gritzmaker, 2025 Salutatorian of Fairley High School.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56 and Title 71, relative to contraception.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 38; Title 39; Title 47 and Title 68, relative to gun violence.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to firearms.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 57, Chapter 7 and Title 67, relative to the sale of products.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 32; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 71, relative to the governor's office of faith-based and community initiatives.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Kirk Whalum of Memphis.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9 and Title 13, relative to the "African American Cultural and Historical Grant Act."
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to medical assistance.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to speech therapy.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 32, relative to expungements.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 39; Title 40, Chapter 11 and Title 49, relative to juveniles.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 48, Chapter 101, relative to charitable solicitations.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Kevin Whalum of Memphis.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 54, relative to a new bridge project crossing the Mississippi River.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
Tennessee SB2377 requires the state board of education to create a special endorsement for educators who want to help students with dyslexia. This endorsement will allow teachers …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
Tennessee SB1696 allows public educational institutions to create programs that benefit one sex, as long as they also offer a similar program for the opposite sex. This means that…
A RESOLUTION to recognize Tau Iota Sigma, the Memphis Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, on its ninetieth anniversary.
The bill recognizes the Memphis Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity for its ninetieth anniversary. It honors the contributions and achievements of the chapter in the commu…
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Julian Taylor Bolton of Memphis.
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 577 (SJR0577) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the memory of Julian Taylor Bolton, a resident of Memphis. …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16 and Title 40, relative to the Tennessee Court Appearance Reminder Program Act.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Cortia Hibbler, 2025 Salutatorian of Millington Central High School.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 34, relative to fiduciaries.
The bill requires fiduciaries, who manage the financial affairs of individuals with disabilities, to provide an annual report to the court. This report must include the date when …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 49, relative to threats of violence.
The bill changes the law regarding threats of mass violence on school property, specifying that only valid and credible threats will be considered criminal. It also requires schoo…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10; Title 18 and Title 40, relative to expunction.
This bill requires courts in Tennessee to automatically delete public records of certain criminal convictions, specifically Class E felonies and misdemeanors, one year after the i…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to taxation.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 8; Title 55 and Title 56, relative to insurance for vehicles used by faith-based organizations.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to firearms.
Tennessee SB1350 allows courts to issue orders to prevent individuals from possessing firearms if they are deemed a significant danger to themselves or others. It enables law enfo…
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Laurencia Fulwiley, 2026 Valedictorian at Westwood High School.
The Tennessee Senate passed a resolution to honor Laurencia Fulwiley, who is the Valedictorian of Westwood High School for the class of 2026. This resolution recognizes her academ…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49; Title 50 and Title 71, relative to safety training.
The bill requires that every school in Tennessee must have at least one full-time employee trained in seizure safety and first aid each year. This training aims to ensure that sta…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 54, relative to a new bridge project crossing the Mississippi River.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 34 and Title 71, Chapter 2, relative to conservatorships.
The bill establishes a task force to manage conservatorships in Tennessee. It amends existing laws related to conservatorships to improve oversight and support for individuals und…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal impersonation.
This bill proposes to increase the punishment for someone who pretends to be a law enforcement officer. If this impersonation happens while the person is committing or trying to c…
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Kenneth Whalum III of Memphis.
Tennessee Senate Resolution 34 (SR0034) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee Senate on March 13, 2025, to honor and commend Kenneth Whalum III of Memphis. The resolution …
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize A'Niya Graham, 2026 Valedictorian of Whitehaven High School.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 3, relative to child care agencies.
Tennessee SB2096 proposes to exempt certain child care agencies from licensing requirements. Specifically, it targets agencies that offer child care services through a child devel…
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Corey Armstrong, 2026 Valedictorian of Fairley High School.
The bill honors Corey Armstrong, who is the Valedictorian for Fairley High School's Class of 2026. It recognizes his hard work and achievements as a student. This resolution serve…
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Kenneth Whalum III of Memphis.
Tennessee Senate Resolution 243 (SR0243) was introduced to honor and commend Kenneth Whalum III of Memphis. The resolution was sponsored by Senator Raumesh Akbari and Senator Lond…
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Akeelah Phillips, 2025 Salutatorian of the Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering.
The bill honors Akeelah Phillips, who is the Salutatorian for the class of 2025 at the Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering. It recognizes her academic achievements and cont…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Chapter 969 of the Public Acts of 2024 and Chapter 1033 of the Public Acts of 2024, relative to criminal law.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Jamarcus Olden, 2025 Valedictorian of Fairley High School.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to student discipline.
A RESOLUTION to recognize Victoria Eady Butler of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the first Black female master blender.
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Patricia Pryor Degrafinreid on the celebration of her seventieth birthday.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
Tennessee SB1327 is a bill that removes an outdated requirement for certain educational institutions to report on their efforts to prevent copyright infringement on their computer…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40 and Title 41, relative to the sentencing of criminal defendants.
This bill proposes to increase the time that a criminal defendant must spend in jail before being eligible for probation from one year to three years. Additionally, it states that…
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Lashayla Williams, 2026 Salutatorian at Mitchell High School.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Emily McKell, 2026 Valedictorian of Millington Central High School.
AN ACT to amend Chapter __ of the Public Acts of 2025 (1st Ex. Sess. – SB 6001 / HB 6004); and Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 10, Part 14 and Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 26, relative to background checks.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to pre-kindergarten enrollment.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 10; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to immigration.
Tennessee SB2390 is a bill that aims to give individuals detained under a federal agreement specific rights while they are in custody. It amends several sections of the Tennessee …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3 and Title 4, relative to days of special observance.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to school attendance.
The bill allows schools in Tennessee to use up to four days of hybrid learning instead of traditional classroom instruction when there are dangerous weather conditions or emergenc…
A RESOLUTION to honor Impact Baptist Church and Ministries in Memphis on the occasion of its twentieth anniversary.
The bill honors Impact Baptist Church and Ministries in Memphis for reaching its twentieth anniversary. It recognizes the contributions of Pastor Mike Ellis, Sr. and the church to…
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Grace Bolton Freeman of Memphis.
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 188 (SJR0188) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the memory of Grace Bolton Freeman from Memphis. The resolu…
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Kimberly Maldonado, 2025 Valedictorian of Whitehaven High School.
The bill honors Kimberly Maldonado, the 2025 Valedictorian of Whitehaven High School, recognizing her academic achievements. It serves as a formal acknowledgment of her hard work …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to expanding medicaid to provide sickle cell treatment.
This bill allows the governor of Tennessee to expand Medicaid eligibility specifically to provide treatment for individuals diagnosed with sickle cell disease. It aims to align wi…
A RESOLUTION to honor Reverend Shavon Arline-Bradley, keynote speaker for the 113th Founders Day Observance of the Memphis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-21-401 and Title 40, relative to expunction of criminal records.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, relative to the transmission of infectious diseases.
Tennessee SB1906 proposes a change in the law regarding criminal exposure to HIV. It allows individuals who are infected with HIV to use proof that they are following their doctor…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 68, relative to health care.
This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Health to explore the possibility of allowing medical school graduates who haven't completed residency to provide medical services. …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 7, relative to polling places.
The bill allows county election commissions in Tennessee to designate specific restroom facilities for campaign workers and volunteers at polling places. This means that those wor…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3, relative to state symbols.
This bill proposes to make the song 'Tennessee' by the band Arrested Development an official state song of Tennessee. It seeks to amend existing laws regarding state symbols to in…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3 and Title 4, relative to days of special observance.
This bill proposes to officially recognize December 14 of each year as 'Hazel Moore Day' in Tennessee. It amends existing state laws to include this new day of observance. The des…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 4, relative to oral-fluid testing.
The bill proposes to create a new law in Tennessee that allows for oral-fluid testing as a method for detecting driving under the influence (DUI). This testing would be part of a …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 40 and Title 41, relative to the "Tennessee Freedom from Unlawful Immigration Detention Act."
The Tennessee Freedom from Unlawful Immigration Detention Act aims to change certain laws related to immigration detention in Tennessee. It seeks to ensure that individuals are no…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to firearms.
Tennessee SB1191, known as 'Akilah's Law,' aimed to make it illegal to sell or transfer firearms to anyone who has been a patient in a mental institution within the last five year…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to school districts.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 12 and Title 49, relative to the procurement opportunities available to private institutions of higher education in this state.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to leave for teachers.
Tennessee SB2669 updates the laws regarding leave for teachers in the state. This change aims to clarify and improve the provisions related to the time off that educators can take…
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Kameron Whalum of Memphis.
Tennessee Senate Resolution 35 (SR0035) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee Senate to honor and commend Kameron Whalum of Memphis for his achievements and contributions.…
A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Priscilla Presley.
The Tennessee General Assembly passed a resolution to honor Priscilla Presley for her contributions to preserving Elvis Presley's legacy and promoting Tennessee's cultural heritag…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7, Chapter 68; Title 12; Title 38; Title 49 and Title 50, Chapter 1, relative to immigration enforcement activities.
This bill aims to prevent the use of certain public places, such as schools and religious institutions, for civil immigration enforcement activities. It also requires state depart…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 50, relative to leave for state employees.
The bill, known as the 'Parental Right to Participate in Schools Act,' allows state employees in Tennessee to take up to 48 hours of paid or unpaid leave each year to attend schoo…
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Crossett Franklin, Sr., of Memphis.
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 573 (SJR0573) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the memory of Crossett Franklin, Sr., a resident of Memphis…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to firearm regulations.
The bill allows the largest city in Shelby, Davidson, Knox, or Hamilton County to create rules about how firearms, ammunition, and accessories should be stored. This means that lo…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 66 and Title 67, relative to registers of deeds.
Tennessee SB2389 is a proposed law that would start a two-year pilot program in Shelby County. This program would require the local register of deeds to check and record the gover…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 49 and Title 67, relative to the Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Act.
The Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Act requires public schools and charter schools in Tennessee to provide free feminine hygiene products in all women's and girls' bathr…
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of music legend Steve Cropper.
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 581 (SJR0581) is a formal resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the memory of Steve Cropper, a renowned guitarist and song…
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Jason Jimenez Perez, 2026 Valedictorian at Central High School.
The bill recognizes Jason Jimenez Perez for being the Valedictorian of Central High School in 2026. It honors his academic achievements and contributions to his school community. …
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Viondre Johnson, 2026 Salutatorian of Fairley High School.
The bill recognizes Viondre Johnson for being the Salutatorian of Fairley High School in 2026. It honors his academic achievements and contributions to his school community. The r…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 7; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 67, relative to the Automotive Supply Chain Resilience and Expansion Act.
The Automotive Supply Chain Resilience and Expansion Act aims to strengthen Tennessee's automotive supply chain by making various amendments to the state's existing laws. This leg…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 35, relative to revocation of probation.
This bill requires that if a judge finds a defendant has violated their probation by committing a drug offense, the judge must first send the defendant to a substance abuse treatm…
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Olivia Mann, 2026 Salutatorian of Whitehaven High School.
Tennessee Senate Resolution 413 (SR0413) is a formal resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor and commend Olivia Mann for her academic achievement as the 2026 …
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Patricia Ann Jones Murphy of Memphis.
Tennessee Senate Resolution 8 (SR0008) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee Senate to honor and remember Patricia Ann Jones Murphy of Memphis. The resolution highlights h…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 35, relative to peace officers providing security outside of primary jurisdiction.
This bill proposes to change the rules for peace officers who provide security outside of their usual areas of responsibility. It aims to make the notification and uniform require…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 29; Title 39 and Title 41, relative to voting rights.
The bill requires county election commissions in Tennessee to document and electronically submit complaints about violations of voting rights to the state election commission. Thi…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, relative to public records.
Tennessee SB1970 allows individuals who are not citizens of Tennessee to view or obtain copies of law enforcement records or reports that are specifically related to them. This ch…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6 and Title 63, relative to parental rights.
This bill requires schools to inform parents that they can choose to opt their children out of firearm safety instruction. It also allows licensed school social workers to provide…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 71, relative to offenses against elderly or vulnerable adults.
The bill requires courts to schedule a deposition to record testimony in cases involving alleged offenses against elderly or vulnerable adults within 45 days of the initial reques…
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Amir Farmer, 2026 Valedictorian at Mitchell High School.
Tennessee Senate Resolution 416 honors and recognizes Amir Farmer as the 2026 Valedictorian of Mitchell High School. The resolution was introduced by Senator Raumesh Akbari, a Dem…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to adult education.
This bill allows adult high schools, whether nonprofit or for-profit, to receive state and local funding based on their current enrollment numbers after their first year of operat…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to K-12 education.
This bill requires elementary and secondary schools in Tennessee to display two signs, instead of one, that show a toll-free number for reporting child abuse or neglect. These sig…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-6-228, relative to food and food ingredients.
This bill proposes to eliminate the sales tax on the retail sale of fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables intended for human consumption in Tennessee. By amending the ex…
A RESOLUTION to honor Senior Deputy Attorney General Scott Sutherland on the occasion of his retirement.
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 1235 (SJR1235) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Senior Deputy Attorney General Scott Sutherland upon his r…
A RESOLUTION to recognize Victoria Eady Butler of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the first Black female master blender.
The bill recognizes Victoria Eady Butler, who is the first Black female master blender at Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. It honors her contributions to the whiskey industry and ce…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, relative to uterine fibroids.
The bill requires the Tennessee Department of Health to create a database that collects demographic information about women diagnosed with uterine fibroids. It also mandates the d…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to the state uterine fibroids commission.
This bill proposes the creation of a state commission focused on uterine fibroids in Tennessee. It aims to address issues related to the diagnosis, treatment, and awareness of ute…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3 and Title 64, relative to the establishment of an arts, entertainment, and media megasite.
The bill, known as the 'Hollyssee Act,' aims to create a large facility in Tennessee dedicated to arts, entertainment, and media. It proposes amendments to existing state laws to …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 16; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41, relative to criminal sentencing.
Tennessee SB1182 requires local community corrections advisory boards to submit an annual report to the county legislative body. This report will detail the progress of community …
A RESOLUTION to commemorate ALS Awareness Month, May 2026.
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 988 (SJR0988) is a formal declaration by the Tennessee General Assembly to recognize May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month. This resolution aims to rai…
A RESOLUTION to recognize and commend Malcolm Louis Wallace on the occasion of his seventy-ninth birthday.
Tennessee Senate Resolution 354 (SR0354) is a formal resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Malcolm Louis Wallace on his seventy-ninth birthday. Sponsored by…
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Grace Bolton Freeman of Memphis.
Tennessee Senate Resolution 31 (SR0031) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee Senate to honor and remember Grace Bolton Freeman of Memphis. The resolution acknowledges her…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to a ballot question.
Tennessee SB1165 is a proposed law that would require county election commissions to add a question to the November 2026 ballot. This question would ask voters for their opinion o…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 50, relative to bereavement leave.
Tennessee SB1358 proposes to extend the paid bereavement leave for state government employees from three days to three months if their child or stepchild passes away. This change …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 38 and Title 40, relative to orders of protection.
This bill requires law enforcement officers to help ensure that orders of protection are served to individuals when they are aware that such an order has been issued but not yet d…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 23; Title 12, Chapter 4, Part 4 and Title 50, Chapter 2, relative to minimum wage.
Tennessee SB1190 is a proposed law that aims to raise the state's minimum wage to $20.00 per hour. If this amount is lower than the federal minimum wage set by the Fair Labor Stan…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 6; Title 7 and Title 65, relative to public utilities.
Tennessee SB2393 requires municipal electric plants to publish their rates, charges, and regulations for electric service online. This means that residents will have easier access…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal history records.
This bill allows individuals who have committed misdemeanors to request that their criminal records be sealed after they have completed their sentence and have not been convicted …
A RESOLUTION to commend Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., on the occasion of its 2026 Tennessee Days at the Capitol and its Centennial celebration of social action in the Southern Region.
The bill commends Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for its contributions and achievements, particularly during the 2026 Tennessee Days at the Capitol. It celebrates the sorority's…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 49; Title 50; Title 67 and Title 71, relative to child care.
This bill proposes to increase the maximum number of days that organizations can provide occasional child care services, such as 'Parents' Night Out' events, from 14 to 21 days ea…
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Brenia Knox, 2025 Salutatorian of Whitehaven High School.
The bill honors and recognizes Brenia Knox for being the Salutatorian of Whitehaven High School for the class of 2025. It acknowledges her academic achievements and contributions …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
Tennessee SB1163 is a bill that requires local education agencies and public charter schools to provide mandatory training on positive behavioral interventions and conflict manage…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to assessments.
The bill requires the Tennessee Department of Education to create a policy that allows students to retake state-mandated TCAP tests, including end-of-course assessments, if the te…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, relative to taxation.
Tennessee SB1167 is a bill that changes the deadline for the department of transportation to submit its annual report on litter prevention programs funded by a tax on bottled soft…
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Aiden Lockhart, 2026 Valedictorian at Middle College High School.
The bill, TN SR0418, is a resolution that honors Aiden Lockhart for being the Valedictorian of Middle College High School for the class of 2026. It recognizes his academic achieve…
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Kortland Whalum of Memphis.
Tennessee Senate Resolution 245 (SR0245) honors and commends Kortland Whalum of Memphis for his contributions to American theater and soul music. A dynamic vocalist, actor, and ed…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 22; Title 36; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to rights of citizenship.
This bill proposes to reduce the notice period for hearings on restoring citizenship rights from 20 days to 15 days. This notice must be given to the district attorneys in both th…
A RESOLUTION to honor Melvin Deener on the occasion of his retirement.
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 654 (SJR0654) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Melvin Deener on his retirement. Introduced by Senator Raum…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 7, relative to sales and use taxes.
This bill allows certain counties in Tennessee to increase their local sales tax rate from a maximum of 2.75% to 3.75%. The extra revenue generated from this tax increase must be …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to suicide.
TN SB1354 is a bill aimed at improving suicide prevention efforts in Tennessee. It requires the state department to create a new program focused on preventing suicide and to repor…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to the tax on the retail sale of food and food ingredients.
Tennessee SB1695 proposes to exempt the sales tax on food and food ingredients sold on the fifth day of each month. This means that on that specific day, shoppers would not have t…
A RESOLUTION to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Tom Lee's heroism.
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 18 (SJR0018) was a bipartisan resolution passed in 2025 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Tom Lee's heroism. Tom Lee was an African America…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9, relative to student athletes.
Tennessee SB1419 is a bill that requires colleges to provide programs for student athletes about their rights concerning name, image, and likeness (NIL). It also allows colleges t…
A RESOLUTION to recognize Linda Sklar on the occasion of her retirement.
This resolution honors Linda Sklar for her contributions and achievements as she retires. It acknowledges her service and the impact she has made in her field. The bill serves as …
Personal Financial Interests
Disclosed financial interests for Raumesh Akbari. State legislators often have outside occupations and financial ties that may intersect with legislation they sponsor.
Employer
Self-employed at Akbari Law
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AKBARI CORPORATION
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DELIVER THE AMERICAN DREAM
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Board Memberships
Board member of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators
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Assets
Leadership PAC: AKBARI PAC
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Source: State financial disclosure filings. This information is intended to inform, not to imply wrongdoing.
