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Lamar · TN Legislators | Tennessee Firefly
Capitol›Legislators›Lamar
TN SenateDistrict 33

Lamar

Sponsored 5 tracked education bills · 1 passed · 6 recorded votes

Sponsored bills

BillRoleLatest action
HB1221 Removes language regarding the state board being an authorizer for public charter schoolsPrimaryFeb 11, 2025 Intro., P1C.
HB545 Course that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in theCo-sponsorMay 26, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1056
HB1747 Ch. 700, Civic engagement field days for students to observe each branch of the U.SCo-sponsorApr 27, 2026 Sponsor(s) Added.
HB30 Ch. 685, Language assistance services while taking comprehensive assessmentCo-sponsorApr 23, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 685
HB698 Underutilized or vacant property list made available to child care facilities within an LEACo-sponsorMar 2, 2026 Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee

Voting record

BillMotionDateVoteResult
HB545 Course that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in thePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0Apr 5, 2026YeaPassed 32–0
HB545 Course that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in thePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0Apr 5, 2026YeaPassed 32–0
HB30 Ch. 685, Language assistance services while taking comprehensive assessmentPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 31, Nays 1Mar 18, 2026YeaPassed 31–1
HB30 Ch. 685, Language assistance services while taking comprehensive assessmentPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 31, Nays 1Mar 18, 2026YeaPassed 31–1
HB1747 Ch. 700, Civic engagement field days for students to observe each branch of the U.SPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 31, Nays 0Mar 15, 2026YeaPassed 31–0
HB1747 Ch. 700, Civic engagement field days for students to observe each branch of the U.SPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 31, Nays 0Mar 15, 2026Yea
Passed 31–0