TN SenateRDistrict 17

Mark Pody

Sponsored 12 tracked education bills · 1 passed · 21 recorded votes

Sponsored bills

BillRoleLatest action
HB1960 Ch. 795, Selecting intervention option for priority schoolsPrimaryApr 27, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 795
HB75 Use of Classic Learning Test scores for grants and scholarshipsPrimaryMar 17, 2026 No Action Taken
HB2303 Reporting date private schools must provide results of tests required for recipients ofPrimaryMar 3, 2026 Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
HB1135 Early grades reading report to be submitted by department of educationPrimaryMar 25, 2025 Placed on cal. Education Committee for 4/1/2025
HB2277 Public schools must annually report local assessments, use only the state-provided universalCo-sponsorMay 26, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1132
HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessmentCo-sponsorMay 26, 2026 Effective date(s) 05/21/2026
HB1833 Ch. 799, Appointing authority for nine voting members of THECCo-sponsorApr 30, 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
HB640 Ch. 778, Info published on LEA website regarding location, square footage, enrollmentCo-sponsorApr 27, 2026 Comp. SB subst.
HB1771 Ch. 607, Annual education assessments for inmatesCo-sponsorApr 5, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 607
HB1147 TSAC report regarding scholarshipsCo-sponsorApr 20, 2025 Placed behind the budget
HB552 Family Right to Educational Emancipation (FREE) ActCo-sponsorApr 10, 2025 Failed in s/c Education Administration Subcommittee of Education Committee

Voting record

BillMotionDateVoteResult
HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessmentConference Committee report adopted, Ayes 31, Nays 0, PNV 1Apr 22, 2026YeaPassed 31–0
HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessmentConference Committee report adopted, Ayes 31, Nays 0, PNV 1Apr 22, 2026YeaPassed 31–0
HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessmentPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 0Apr 21, 2026YeaPassed 28–0
HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessmentPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 0Apr 21, 2026YeaPassed 28–0
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
HB640 Ch. 778, Info published on LEA website regarding location, square footage, enrollmentPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0Mar 25, 2026YeaPassed 32–0
HB640 Ch. 778, Info published on LEA website regarding location, square footage, enrollmentPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0Mar 25, 2026YeaPassed 32–0
HB2277 Public schools must annually report local assessments, use only the state-provided universalPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 3Mar 22, 2026YeaPassed 27–3
HB1960 Ch. 795, Selecting intervention option for priority schoolsPassed Senate, Ayes 29, Nays 0Mar 22, 2026YeaPassed 29–0
HB1960 Ch. 795, Selecting intervention option for priority schoolsPassed Senate, Ayes 29, Nays 0Mar 22, 2026YeaPassed 29–0
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
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
HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessmentRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 0Mar 17, 2026YeaPassed 7–0
HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessmentRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 0Mar 17, 2026YeaPassed 7–0
HB2277 Public schools must annually report local assessments, use only the state-provided universalRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0Mar 10, 2026YeaPassed 9–0
HB1822 Ch. 701, Allows public schools to teach about positive impacts of religion in American historyRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0Mar 10, 2026YeaPassed 8–1
HB1822 Ch. 701, Allows public schools to teach about positive impacts of religion in American historyRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0Mar 10, 2026YeaPassed 8–1
HB1771 Ch. 607, Annual education assessments for inmatesPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0Feb 11, 2026YeaPassed 32–0
HB1147 TSAC report regarding scholarshipsRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0Mar 11, 2025YeaPassed 9–0
HB1147 TSAC report regarding scholarshipsRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0Mar 11, 2025YeaPassed 9–0