TN SenateRDistrict 15

Paul Bailey

Sponsored 14 tracked education bills · 1 passed · 23 recorded votes

Sponsored bills

BillRoleLatest action
SB1903 Requires the notice that an LEA submits to TCRS when hiring a retired member as an SRO toPrimaryFeb 1, 2026 Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
HB1147 TSAC report regarding scholarshipsPrimaryApr 20, 2025 Placed behind the budget
HB1881 Removes outdated literacy reporting requirements for the department of educationCo-sponsorMay 26, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1069
HB2485 Changes the definition of economically disadvantaged students for funding and requiresCo-sponsorMay 26, 2026 Effective date(s) 05/21/2026
HB2420 Closure of virtual school that meets certain performance criteriaCo-sponsorMay 17, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 905
HB664 Deletes antiquated reporting requirement for the office of research and educationCo-sponsorMay 4, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 818
HB1833 Ch. 799, Appointing authority for nine voting members of THECCo-sponsorApr 30, 2026 Comp. SB subst.
HB2048 Ch. 812, Annual report on pre-kindergarten program statusCo-sponsorApr 28, 2026 Comp. SB subst.
HB1822 Ch. 701, Allows public schools to teach about positive impacts of religion in American historyCo-sponsorApr 27, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 701
HB148 Creates Tennessee Promise completions grant special account in state treasuryCo-sponsorApr 13, 2026 Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025
HB2395 Ch. 629, Requirement for social studies curriculum in grades nine through 12Co-sponsorMar 29, 2026 Effective date(s) 03/26/2026
HB778 OREA study on implementation of an incentive program for educatorsCo-sponsorMar 24, 2026 Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee
HB998 Higher education institutions' annual foreign gifts and contracts disclosure reportCo-sponsorMar 17, 2026 Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee
HB9 TISA - revises weighted allocations generated by studentsCo-sponsorMar 24, 2025 Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee

Voting record

BillMotionDateVoteResult
HB1881 Removes outdated literacy reporting requirements for the department of educationPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 22, Nays 11Apr 22, 2026YeaPassed 22–11
HB1881 Removes outdated literacy reporting requirements for the department of educationPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 22, Nays 11Apr 22, 2026YeaPassed 22–11
HB2485 Changes the definition of economically disadvantaged students for funding and requiresPassed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0Apr 21, 2026YeaPassed 32–0
HB2485 Changes the definition of economically disadvantaged students for funding and requiresPassed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0Apr 21, 2026YeaPassed 32–0
HB1881 Removes outdated literacy reporting requirements for the department of educationFailed to pass Senate, Ayes 16, Nays 14Apr 21, 2026NayPassed 16–14
HB2420 Closure of virtual school that meets certain performance criteriaConcurred, Ayes 27, Nays 1 (Amendment 1 - HA1014)Apr 15, 2026YeaPassed 27–1
HB2420 Closure of virtual school that meets certain performance criteriaConcurred, Ayes 27, Nays 1 (Amendment 1 - HA1014)Apr 15, 2026YeaPassed 27–1
HB2048 Ch. 812, Annual report on pre-kindergarten program statusPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 33, Nays 0Mar 29, 2026YeaPassed 33–0
HB1833 Ch. 799, Appointing authority for nine voting members of THECPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 3Mar 29, 2026YeaPassed 28–3
HB1833 Ch. 799, Appointing authority for nine voting members of THECPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 3Mar 29, 2026YeaPassed 28–3
HB2048 Ch. 812, Annual report on pre-kindergarten program statusPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 33, Nays 0Mar 29, 2026YeaPassed 33–0
HB664 Deletes antiquated reporting requirement for the office of research and educationPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 6, PNV 1Mar 25, 2026YeaPassed 26–6
HB664 Deletes antiquated reporting requirement for the office of research and educationPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 6, PNV 1Mar 25, 2026YeaPassed 26–6
HB1822 Ch. 701, Allows public schools to teach about positive impacts of religion in American historyPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 6Mar 18, 2026YeaPassed 27–6
HB2420 Closure of virtual school that meets certain performance criteriaPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 6Mar 18, 2026YeaPassed 26–6
HB2420 Closure of virtual school that meets certain performance criteriaPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 6Mar 18, 2026YeaPassed 26–6
HB1822 Ch. 701, Allows public schools to teach about positive impacts of religion in American historyPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 6Mar 18, 2026YeaPassed 27–6
HB998 Higher education institutions' annual foreign gifts and contracts disclosure reportPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0Mar 15, 2026YeaPassed 32–0
HB998 Higher education institutions' annual foreign gifts and contracts disclosure reportPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0Mar 15, 2026YeaPassed 32–0
HB2395 Ch. 629, Requirement for social studies curriculum in grades nine through 12Passed Senate, Ayes 26, Nays 5, PNV 1Mar 8, 2026YeaPassed 26–5
HB2395 Ch. 629, Requirement for social studies curriculum in grades nine through 12Passed Senate, Ayes 26, Nays 5, PNV 1Mar 8, 2026YeaPassed 26–5
HB778 OREA study on implementation of an incentive program for educatorsPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0Apr 14, 2025YeaPassed 32–0
HB778 OREA study on implementation of an incentive program for educatorsPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0Apr 14, 2025YeaPassed 32–0