Tennessee Legislative Events

SJR1052 honors Melanie McDearman Minter retirement

SJR1052 honors Melanie McDearman Minter retirement

Honor Audrey Campbell 90th Birthday

The Tennessee General Assembly passed SJR1053, a Senate Joint Resolution honoring Audrey Jean Glodé Campbell on the occasion of her 90th birthday. The resolution was introduced by Senator Heidi Campbell and filed on April 2, 2026.

Resolution Honoring Rita Taylor - WKRN Remarkable Women Recognition

The Tennessee General Assembly passed SJR1055, a Senate Joint Resolution honoring Rita Taylor for achieving a top-five finish in WKRN's Remarkable Women campaign. The resolution recognizes her accomplishment as a notable contribution to the community. The resolution was introduced and passed by Senator Ferrell Haile on April 6, 2026.

Tennessee honors Grady Eades 2026 Hillcourt Bronze Medal

The Tennessee General Assembly passed Senate Joint Resolution SJR1056 honoring Grady Eades upon his receipt of the 2026 Hillcourt Bronze Medal. The resolution was sponsored by Senator Ferrell Haile and passed on April 2, 2026.

Resolution Supporting Dismantling U.S. Department of Education

The Tennessee General Assembly adopted Senate Joint Resolution 0650 on March 30, 2026, expressing formal support for dismantling the U.S. Department of Education and restoring education authority to state governments. The resolution passed the Senate 27-6 after committee review and was signed by Governor Bill Lee. This non-binding resolution communicates Tennessee's policy position to federal policymakers.

Tennessee School Food Dye Ban

Tennessee enacted SB2423 prohibiting Local Education Agencies and public charter schools from selling or providing foods containing seven specified artificial dyes (Allura Red AC, Erythrosine B, Tartrazine, Sunset Yellow FCF, Erioglaucine disodium salt, Indigo carmine, Fast Green FCF) through school nutrition programs. The law, signed by Governor on March 25, 2026 and effective April 2, 2026, amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

Integrates TennCare Bureau into Statewide Planning and Policy Council

Tennessee Governor signed SB2167 into law on April 1, 2026. The bill integrates the Bureau of TennCare into the statewide planning and policy council by adding the director of long-term care services and a managed care organization representative to its membership. The council's advisory and reporting duties are expanded to include TennCare's director, services, and waiver implementation alongside existing department programs.