TN HouseRDistrict 24

Kevin Raper

Sponsored 9 tracked education bills · 7 recorded votes

Sponsored bills

BillRoleLatest action
HB1771 Ch. 607, Annual education assessments for inmatesPrimaryApr 5, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 607
HB1772 Protects higher education institutions from liability based solely on a person's prior criminalPrimaryMar 2, 2026 Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
HB1700 Progressive truancy plans - referral to juvenile courtPrimaryJan 21, 2026 Withdrawn.
HB2485 Changes the definition of economically disadvantaged students for funding and requiresCo-sponsorMay 26, 2026 Effective date(s) 05/21/2026
HB2194 Ch. 761, Requires Tennessee higher education boards to adopt policies distinguishing tenureCo-sponsorApr 26, 2026 Effective date(s) 04/16/2026, 07/01/2026
HB1153 Program to provide free school breakfast and lunch to all studentsCo-sponsorApr 19, 2026 Sponsor(s) Added.
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
HB645 Western Governors University - Senator Ben Atchley opportunity grantCo-sponsorApr 13, 2026 Failed in Education Committee
HB2226 Prohibits collaborative conferencing and restricts facility access for professional employees'Co-sponsorMar 24, 2026 Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/31/2026

Voting record

BillMotionDateVoteResult
HB2485 Changes the definition of economically disadvantaged students for funding and requiresPassed H., as am., Ayes 93, Nays 1, PNV 0Apr 20, 2026YeaPassed 93–1
HB2485 Changes the definition of economically disadvantaged students for funding and requiresPassed H., as am., Ayes 93, Nays 1, PNV 0Apr 20, 2026YeaPassed 93–1
HB2194 Ch. 761, Requires Tennessee higher education boards to adopt policies distinguishing tenurePassed H., as am., Ayes 70, Nays 21, PNV 1Mar 8, 2026YeaPassed 70–21
HB1771 Ch. 607, Annual education assessments for inmatesPassed H., Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 1Mar 8, 2026YeaPassed 93–0
HB2194 Ch. 761, Requires Tennessee higher education boards to adopt policies distinguishing tenurePassed H., as am., Ayes 70, Nays 21, PNV 1Mar 8, 2026YeaPassed 70–21
HB1772 Protects higher education institutions from liability based solely on a person's prior criminalPassed H., Ayes 58, Nays 24, PNV 3Feb 25, 2026YeaPassed 58–24
HB1772 Protects higher education institutions from liability based solely on a person's prior criminalPassed H., Ayes 58, Nays 24, PNV 3Feb 25, 2026YeaPassed 58–24