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Sponsored Bills (137)
A RESOLUTION to commemorate the 117th anniversary of the U.S. Army Reserve.
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 435 (SJR0435) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the 117th anniversary of the U.S. Army Reserve, established…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 68, Chapter 7, relative to the medical cannabis commission.
The bill increases the number of members on Tennessee's medical cannabis commission from nine to ten. The new member will be a specialist in substance abuse prevention and will se…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 34; Title 7, Chapter 36 and Title 7, Chapter 52, relative to compensation for members of boards of utilities.
The bill allows members of the boards of energy authorities in Tennessee to receive extra pay for attending meetings, especially if they oversee multiple utility systems. Addition…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 10, relative to campaign finance.
Tennessee SB0621 updates campaign finance laws by classifying certain corporate spending as political campaign committee activity. Specifically, it applies to corporations that us…
A RESOLUTION to honor Bryan Merritt of the Tennessee State Employees Association on the occasion of his retirement.
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 468 (SJR0468) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Bryan Merritt of the Tennessee State Employees Association …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5 and Title 6, relative to county government.
This bill proposes to change the time limit for county legislative bodies to meet after a county mayor requests a meeting. Currently, they have 48 hours to convene, and this bill …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 8, relative to public office.
This bill makes it illegal for someone to hold more than one elected local government office in Tennessee at the same time. However, it allows current officeholders who are alread…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to healthcare provider licensing.
The bill allows healthcare provider licensing boards in Tennessee to issue licenses to applicants under certain conditions. If an applicant is required to take part in a peer assi…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40; Title 43, Chapter 27; Title 53, Chapter 11; Title 57 and Title 67, relative to the regulation of hemp-derived cannabinoid products.
TN SB1413 regulates the production and sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products in Tennessee. It establishes a licensing system for suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers, and set…
A RESOLUTION to honor Specialist Ethan M. Ward and Specialist Brandon T. Moore, 2025 National Guardsmen of the Year.
This resolution honors Specialist Ethan M. Ward and Specialist Brandon T. Moore for being named the 2025 National Guardsmen of the Year. It recognizes their dedication and service…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to elections.
Tennessee SB1757 allows candidates to keep using their campaign materials that list their former treasurer, as long as they have notified the election finance registry about the c…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 55, Chapter 50, relative to elections.
The bill allows statewide political parties to choose nominees for judicial positions, district attorneys, or public defenders when a vacancy occurs less than 180 days before the …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, relative to discrimination.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, Part 1, relative to periods of special observance.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15 and Title 43, Chapter 27, Part 2, relative to youth access to age-restricted products.
A RESOLUTION to commend Janeyah Anderson, Majority Leader of the 2025 Intern Mock Session.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to statutes of limitations.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 3 and Title 62, Chapter 4, relative to the economic impact of the cosmetology and barbering professions.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 67, relative to property tax.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 10; Title 29; Title 30; Title 31; Title 32; Title 34; Title 35; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 46; Title 50; Title 55; Title 56; Title 58; Title 62; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the disposition of human remains.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 13, relative to zoning.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Harshita Nagar, 2026 Valedictorian at L&N STEM Academy.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 5, relative to delinquent taxes.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 49 and Title 64, relative to regional authorities.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 17; Title 27; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 54; Title 57 and Title 67, relative to elections.
The bill requires political party officers in Tennessee to submit their party rules to the secretary of state and the coordinator of elections within 15 days of adoption, reducing…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 71, relative to the department of human services.
A RESOLUTION to commend Kilyn Booker, Minority Leader of the 2025 Intern Mock Session.
The bill is a resolution to honor Kilyn Booker for her role as the Minority Leader during the 2025 Intern Mock Session. It acknowledges her leadership and contributions to the eve…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 12 and Title 50, relative to employment.
Tennessee SB1922 requires all state and local government employers to check the work authorization status of new employees using the federal E-Verify program starting July 1, 2026…
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend JoRissah Wright upon being named the 2026 Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley Youth of the Year.
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 1076 honors JoRissah Wright for being named the 2026 Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley. The resolution recognize…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 12-2-114, relative to state leases.
A RESOLUTION recognizing National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, September 2025.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 10, Part 1 and Title 66, Chapter 24, Part 2, relative to electronic recordings.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Jelena Armsworth, 2026 Salutatorian at L&N STEM Academy.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37 and Title 50, relative to employment of minors.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3; Title 39; Title 43, Chapter 27; Title 53; Title 57, Chapter 7 and Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to hemp.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 67, relative to tourism.
A RESOLUTION to commend John "Jack" Bulmer for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 12, Chapter 3, Part 12, relative to construction project delivery methods.
A RESOLUTION to recognize Randy Stamps of the Tennessee State Employees Association on the occasion of his retirement.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Mery Diaz, 2026 Valedictorian of Bearden High School.
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Harold Wayne Sellars of Farragut.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-6-103, relative to distribution of revenues.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to elections.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health insurance.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8, Chapter 44, relative to community meetings conducted with electronic participation.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 10, relative to campaign finance.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 12 and Title 13, relative to zoning.
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. John Hayne McLeod, former Dean of Agriculture at the University of Tennessee, and to commend the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture for naming its Food Science Building in his honor.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Jack Magee, 2025 Valedictorian of Christian Academy of Knoxville.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 41, relative to inmates.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to substance use.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to insurance.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 56, relative to 340B entities.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56 and Title 71, relative to families.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7 and Title 67, relative to local tourism development.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 68, relative to pain management.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 50, Chapter 6, relative to workers' compensation.
Tennessee SB1981 changes the rules for awarding attorneys' fees in workers' compensation cases. If an employer unreasonably denies a claim or fails to start benefits on time, a ju…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 57, relative to consumption of alcoholic beverages on premises.
The bill allows new types of tourist resorts, urban park centers, and museums in Tennessee to serve liquor by the drink. It also clarifies rules for commercial airline travel club…
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Yeshi Hammann, 2025 Valedictorian of Knoxville Christian School.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to anesthesiology.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 57, relative to alcoholic beverages.
This bill extends the time period for law enforcement officers to report the seizure of illegal alcoholic beverages from five days to ten days. This change is intended to give off…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to pain management.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 17, relative to taxation.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 57, relative to alcoholic beverages.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 5, relative to property tax.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Chapter 17, relative to charitable gaming.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 5-14-204; Section 5-14-205 and Section 6-56-305, relative to competitive sealed bids.
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jasmine Smith upon being named the statewide runner-up in the 9-12 grade category of the 2024 Tennessee Secretary of State's civics essay contest.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13, Chapter 3; Title 13, Chapter 4 and Title 13, Chapter 7, relative to the vesting period for property development standards.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8, Chapter 44, relative to meetings conducted with electronic participation.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 10, Part 2 and Title 3, Chapter 6, Part 1, relative to training programs for members of the bureau of ethics and campaign finance.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 9; Title 16 and Title 40, relative to funding of licensing fees for district attorneys general.
A RESOLUTION to commend Malik Abdullah, Speaker of the House of the 2025 Intern Mock Session.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-17-102, relative to eminent domain.
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee to authorize state lottery funding for veterans' services.
The bill proposes a change to the Tennessee Constitution that would allow the state lottery to create games specifically to fund services for veterans. This means that money raise…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 57, relative to liability of celebrities who endorse an alcoholic beverage licensee.
Tennessee SB2163 modifies existing laws about the liability of celebrities who promote alcoholic beverages. It clarifies how ownership structures of businesses in the alcohol indu…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 57, Chapter 7; Title 63 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10, relative to the "Nitrous Oxide Abuse Prevention and Retail Sale Prohibition Act."
The Nitrous Oxide Abuse Prevention and Retail Sale Prohibition Act aims to regulate the sale and use of nitrous oxide in Tennessee. It includes measures to prevent abuse of the su…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to community schools.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to food and food ingredients.
The bill proposes to remove the food retail sales tax on generic food products sold in stores. This means that when consumers buy these generic items, they will not have to pay th…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 6, relative to the office of open records counsel.
The bill requires the office of open records counsel in Tennessee to help organize meetings for the advisory committee on open government. Specifically, it allows the office to ch…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40; Title 53; Title 56; Title 62; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to women's health.
Tennessee SB1425 is a bill that defines specific medical terms related to women's health, particularly concerning serious health risks and fetal anomalies. It allows physicians to…
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Wesley Hazen Rucker of Knoxville.
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 864 (SJR0864) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the memory of Wesley Hazen Rucker of Knoxville. The resolut…
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Yejoon Ham, 2026 Valedictorian of Bearden High School.
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 1180 (SJR1180) is a formal statement by the Tennessee General Assembly that honors and recognizes Yejoon Ham as the 2026 Valedictorian of Bearden…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 57, relative to airport tastings.
Tennessee SB1688 allows retail alcohol sellers located in airport terminals to provide free samples of their products to passengers. This means travelers can taste the alcoholic b…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 53; Title 56; Title 62; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to abortion.
Tennessee SB1004 is a law that clarifies the definition of a serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function in relation to abortion laws. This …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 43, Chapter 38; Title 48, Chapter 24; Title 48, Chapter 245; Title 48, Chapter 246; Title 48, Chapter 249; Title 48, Chapter 25; Title 48, Chapter 64; Title 48, Chapter 65 and Title 61, Chapter 3, relative to entities filing documents with the secretary of state.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 66, relative to real property.
Tennessee SB2273 changes the rules about fees related to club memberships tied to real estate. It states that if a document requires someone to pay fees for club memberships when …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 12; Title 37, Chapter 2, Part 4; Title 39; Title 47, Chapter 18, Part 33; Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 8; Title 55, Chapter 25; Title 62, Chapter 36; Title 63, Chapter 10, Part 4; Title 66, Chapter 29, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 18, Part 2, relative to public records.
Tennessee SB1689 aims to protect individuals' personal identifying information by making it illegal to use or sell such information obtained from government sources for commercial…
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Charlotte Lopez, 2026 Valedictorian at Karns High School.
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 1176 (SJR1176) is a formal statement by the Tennessee General Assembly that honors and recognizes Charlotte Lopez for being named the valedictori…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 14; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 57, relative to alcoholic beverages.
The bill amends existing laws related to the sale and regulation of alcoholic beverages in Tennessee. It aims to update and clarify various provisions in the state's alcohol laws,…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 64, Chapter 3 and Title 64, Chapter 4, relative to the economic impact of the cosmetology and barbering professions.
This bill requires the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to study how the cosmetology and barbering professions affect the state's economy. Afte…
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Barrett Lemons, 2026 Valedictorian of Central High School.
The bill, TN SJR1177, is a resolution that honors Barrett Lemons, who is the Valedictorian of Central High School for the year 2026. It recognizes his academic achievements and co…
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Karlee Cronan, 2025 Salutatorian of Knoxville Christian School.
The bill honors and recognizes Karlee Cronan for being the Salutatorian of Knoxville Christian School for the year 2025. It is a resolution that acknowledges her academic achievem…
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Leo Nishizawa, 2026 Salutatorian of Bearden High School.
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 1181 (SJR1181) is a legislative proposal introduced in the 2025-2026 session of the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution aims to honor and …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7 and Title 67, relative to occupancy tax.
The bill updates the laws regarding the occupancy tax that municipalities charge on hotel stays in Tennessee. It makes changes to the existing tax structure to potentially streaml…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5 and Title 6, relative to county government.
The bill increases the minimum notice period for a county mayor to call a special meeting of the county legislative body for emergency situations from two days to three days. This…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to cancer testing.
Tennessee SB1626 requires health insurance plans to cover genetic testing for individuals who have a personal or family history of cancer. It also mandates coverage for cancer ima…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 5, relative to property tax appeals.
This bill changes the rules for property tax appeals in Tennessee. It allows taxpayers to appeal the valuation of their industrial and commercial properties directly to the state …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 67, relative to tourism.
Tennessee SB2283 requires that any money a city receives for tourism promotion must be given to the organization responsible for marketing the city within 120 days after the city …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 57, relative to consumption of alcoholic beverages on premises.
The bill allows certain types of establishments, like tourist resorts, restaurants, and theaters, to serve liquor by the drink. This expands the types of venues where alcohol can …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 43, Chapter 27, relative to hemp.
This bill allows local governments in Tennessee to set up boards that can give permission to retailers to sell hemp-derived cannabinoid products. It modifies existing laws related…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, relative to executive sessions for consideration of employment by a governing body.
Tennessee SB2162 allows governing bodies to hold private meetings, known as executive sessions, to interview candidates for director-level positions without needing to notify the …
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Sophia Chen, 2026 Valedictorian of Farragut High School.
Senate Joint Resolution 1134 is a formal resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor and recognize Sophia Chen as the 2026 Valedictorian of Farragut High School. …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 9, Chapter 21 and Title 67, relative to special districts.
This bill seeks to change the rules regarding the appointment of board members for certain special districts in Tennessee. Specifically, it removes the ability for speakers to app…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Chapter 6 and Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 5, relative to ethics.
This bill aims to strengthen ethics regulations in Tennessee by defining what constitutes an improper gift to public office candidates and certain officials, particularly focusing…
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Ruhaan Singh, 2026 Salutatorian of Farragut High School.
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 1135 (SJR1135) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor and recognize Ruhaan Singh as the 2026 Salutatorian of Far…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 58, Chapter 3, relative to veterans.
This bill aims to protect veterans from unfair practices by individuals who provide advice or assistance on veterans' benefits for a fee. It classifies such deceptive actions as u…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 49, relative to safety.
Tennessee SB2285 requires schools to create a safety plan for students who have an order of protection against another student. The school principal and safety team, with input fr…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67, relative to transportation funding.
Tennessee SB0549 is a bill that requires the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to explore different options for transportation user fees. The fi…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47 and Title 58, relative to veteran benefits.
The Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment (SAVE) Act aims to improve benefits for veterans in Tennessee. It modifies existing laws related to veteran services to ensure better…
A RESOLUTION to commend Abagael Hicks for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
The bill, TN SR0123, is a resolution that recognizes and commends Abagael Hicks for her outstanding work as a legislative intern. It highlights her contributions to the legislativ…
A RESOLUTION to commend Abagael Hicks, Lieutenant Governor of the 2025 Intern Mock Session.
The resolution commends Abagael Hicks for her role as the Lieutenant Governor during the 2025 Intern Mock Session. It recognizes her contributions and leadership in this education…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal offenses.
Tennessee SB1415 makes it a crime to knowingly put a child in serious danger by exposing them to certain dangerous drugs, including fentanyl and its related substances. If the chi…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 5, Part 7, relative to property tax relief for disabled veterans.
This bill aims to help disabled veterans by removing the limit on the value of their homes when calculating property tax relief. It also requires the state to fully reimburse thes…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 23 and Title 67, Chapter 5, relative to taxpayer agreements.
This bill allows a tax increment agency in Tennessee to create agreements with taxpayers regarding their properties. Before these agreements can be made, the agency must get writt…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, relative to "Gold Star Father's Day."
Tennessee SB2275 establishes November 9 as 'Gold Star Father's Day' to honor fathers who have lost children serving in the U.S. armed forces. This day is meant to recognize their …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 66, relative to restrictions on the use of property.
Tennessee SB2282 aims to eliminate any rules in homeowners' association agreements that would prevent the operation of family child care homes or group child care homes on propert…
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize James Le Nguyen, 2026 Salutatorian of Farragut High School.
The bill honors James Le Nguyen, the Salutatorian of Farragut High School for the year 2026. It recognizes his academic achievements and contributions to his school community. Thi…
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Joe Carson upon winning a gold medal in the National Senior Olympic Games.
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 568 (SJR0568) is a formal resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor and congratulate Joe Carson for winning a gold medal in th…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, relative to taxes and fees collected by merchants and sellers.
This bill proposes that state and local taxes and fees should not be included when calculating interchange fees for electronic payments made with payment cards. This means that me…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 17, relative to taxation.
The bill proposes to eliminate the professional privilege tax in Tennessee starting from June 1, 2026. This tax currently applies to certain professionals and is paid annually. By…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 3 and Title 67, relative to the bureau of ethics and campaign finance.
Tennessee SB0229 updates several laws related to campaign finance and ethics in politics. It modifies existing regulations to improve transparency and accountability in political …
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Isabella Huddleston, 2026 Salutatorian of Central High School.
The bill honors Isabella Huddleston for her achievement as the Salutatorian of Central High School for the graduating class of 2026. It recognizes her hard work and dedication to …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 44 and Title 13, Chapter 7, relative to development.
This bill allows local governments in Tennessee to approve development projects without public comment if they comply with existing zoning laws. Essentially, if a proposed develop…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55 and Title 57, relative to the alcoholic beverage commission.
Tennessee SB0622 requires law enforcement agencies to provide the Alcoholic Beverage Commission with records about accidents, including details about the people involved and any b…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13, Chapter 7, relative to zoning.
Tennessee SB0365 updates the rules governing county and city boards that handle zoning appeals. This means these boards will have new powers and responsibilities when making decis…
A RESOLUTION to commend Nicholas Reynolds, Governor of the 2025 Intern Mock Session.
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 359 (SJR0359) is a formal resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to commend Nicholas Reynolds for his role as Governor of the 2025 I…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 11 and Chapter 985 of the Public Acts of 2024, relative to certificate of need.
The bill removes the requirement for nonresidential treatment centers for opiate addiction to obtain a certificate of need starting July 1, 2026. This means that these centers can…
A RESOLUTION to recognize Terry Carroll of the Tennessee State Employees Association on the occasion of his retirement.
The bill is a resolution recognizing Terry Carroll for his contributions to the Tennessee State Employees Association upon his retirement. It honors his service and dedication to …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to implanted medical devices.
Tennessee SB2493 is a bill that requires the state department to create a report by January 1, 2027, on the feasibility and costs of establishing a registry for implanted medical …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 12 and Title 49, relative to public office.
The bill, TN SB2591, aims to prevent employees of local governments in Tennessee from also serving on the legislative bodies of those same local governments. This means that if so…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 49, relative to elections.
The bill, known as the 'Election Integrity Act of 2026', allows candidates in local elections to challenge the election results before they are officially certified if they suspec…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 46, relative to places of burial.
Tennessee SB1841 updates the law regarding the desecration of burial sites. It defines 'desecrate' to include the act of removing items from a burial place unless done by a family…
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Brady Reed, 2026 Salutatorian at Karns High School.
The bill recognizes and honors Brady Reed for being the Salutatorian of Karns High School for the year 2026. It acknowledges his academic achievements and contributions to his sch…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 50, relative to leave for public employees.
Tennessee SB1925 allows public employees who are foster parents or kinship caregivers to take up to five days of leave. This leave can be used for important court appearances or c…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to elections.
Tennessee SB0626 updates election laws to improve voting security and transparency. It requires county election commissions to announce where provisional ballots will be counted a…
Personal Financial Interests
Disclosed financial interests for Richard Briggs. State legislators often have outside occupations and financial ties that may intersect with legislation they sponsor.
Occupation
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Employer
PNC WEALTH MGMT
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SOCIAL SECURITY
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VETERAN
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University of Tennessee Medical Center Education
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DFAS US ARMY RETIREMENT Government
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STATE OF TN GENERAL ASSEMBLY Government
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Real Estate
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Board Memberships
Board of Directors, American Heart Association
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Assets
TRUIST BANK; TVA CREDIT UNION; COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTAL
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Leadership PAC: BRIGGSPAC
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Source: State financial disclosure filings. This information is intended to inform, not to imply wrongdoing.
