Shining a light on education & government in TennesseeShining a light on education & government in TennesseeSponsored 12 tracked education bills · 2 passed · 22 recorded votes
| Bill | Role | Latest action |
|---|---|---|
| HB1822 Ch. 701, Allows public schools to teach about positive impacts of religion in American history | Primary | Apr 27, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 701 |
| HB1780 Extends the deadline for the Department of Correction to submit its annual report on higher | Primary | Feb 1, 2026 Intro., P1C. |
| HB637 Memphis Research Consortium - progress report provided to general assembly | Primary | Feb 11, 2025 Intro., P1C. |
| HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessment | Co-sponsor | May 26, 2026 Effective date(s) 05/21/2026 |
| HB545 Course that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in the | Co-sponsor | May 26, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1056 |
| HB1729 Use of student performance on Classic Learning Test to be used alongside ACT and SAT for | Co-sponsor | May 17, 2026 Pub. Ch. 912 |
| HB664 Deletes antiquated reporting requirement for the office of research and education | Co-sponsor | May 4, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 818 |
| HB1882 State university boards | Co-sponsor | Apr 30, 2026 Vetoed by Governor. |
| HB2194 Ch. 761, Requires Tennessee higher education boards to adopt policies distinguishing tenure | Co-sponsor | Apr 26, 2026 Effective date(s) 04/16/2026, 07/01/2026 |
| HB1971 Ch. 664, Limits ability to seek court orders challenging state action | Co-sponsor | Apr 22, 2026 Effective date(s) 04/07/2026 |
| HB2395 Ch. 629, Requirement for social studies curriculum in grades nine through 12 | Co-sponsor | Mar 29, 2026 Effective date(s) 03/26/2026 |
| HB998 Higher education institutions' annual foreign gifts and contracts disclosure report | Co-sponsor | Mar 17, 2026 Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee |
| Bill | Motion | Date | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessment | Conference Committee report adopted, Ayes 31, Nays 0, PNV 1 | Apr 22, 2026 | Yea | Passed 31–0 |
| HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessment | Conference Committee report adopted, Ayes 31, Nays 0, PNV 1 | Apr 22, 2026 | Yea | Passed 31–0 |
| HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessment | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 0 | Apr 21, 2026 | Yea | Passed 28–0 |
| HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessment | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 0 | Apr 21, 2026 | Yea | Passed 28–0 |
| HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessment | Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 1 PNV 0 | Apr 20, 2026 | Yea | Passed 9–1 |
| HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessment |
| Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 1 PNV 0 |
| Apr 20, 2026 |
| Yea |
| Passed 9–1 |
| HB1729 Use of student performance on Classic Learning Test to be used alongside ACT and SAT for | Passed Senate, Ayes 24, Nays 8 | Apr 12, 2026 | Yea | Passed 24–8 |
| HB1729 Use of student performance on Classic Learning Test to be used alongside ACT and SAT for | Passed Senate, Ayes 24, Nays 8 | Apr 12, 2026 | Yea | Passed 24–8 |
| HB545 Course that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in the | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0 | Apr 5, 2026 | Yea | Passed 32–0 |
| HB545 Course that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in the | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0 | Apr 5, 2026 | Yea | Passed 32–0 |
| HB1971 Ch. 664, Limits ability to seek court orders challenging state action | Passed Senate, Ayes 18, Nays 13 | Apr 1, 2026 | Yea | Passed 18–13 |
| HB1971 Ch. 664, Limits ability to seek court orders challenging state action | Passed Senate, Ayes 18, Nays 13 | Apr 1, 2026 | Yea | Passed 18–13 |
| HB664 Deletes antiquated reporting requirement for the office of research and education | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 6, PNV 1 | Mar 25, 2026 | Yea | Passed 26–6 |
| HB664 Deletes antiquated reporting requirement for the office of research and education | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 6, PNV 1 | Mar 25, 2026 | Yea | Passed 26–6 |
| HB1971 Ch. 664, Limits ability to seek court orders challenging state action | Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 1 | Mar 23, 2026 | Yea | Passed 6–2 |
| HB1971 Ch. 664, Limits ability to seek court orders challenging state action | Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 1 | Mar 23, 2026 | Yea | Passed 6–2 |
| HB1822 Ch. 701, Allows public schools to teach about positive impacts of religion in American history | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 6 | Mar 18, 2026 | Yea | Passed 27–6 |
| HB1822 Ch. 701, Allows public schools to teach about positive impacts of religion in American history | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 6 | Mar 18, 2026 | Yea | Passed 27–6 |
| HB998 Higher education institutions' annual foreign gifts and contracts disclosure report | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0 | Mar 15, 2026 | Yea | Passed 32–0 |
| HB998 Higher education institutions' annual foreign gifts and contracts disclosure report | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0 | Mar 15, 2026 | Yea | Passed 32–0 |
| HB2395 Ch. 629, Requirement for social studies curriculum in grades nine through 12 | Passed Senate, Ayes 26, Nays 5, PNV 1 | Mar 8, 2026 | Yea | Passed 26–5 |
| HB2395 Ch. 629, Requirement for social studies curriculum in grades nine through 12 | Passed Senate, Ayes 26, Nays 5, PNV 1 | Mar 8, 2026 | Yea | Passed 26–5 |