This Senate Resolution commends Iyana Debro for her exemplary service as a legislative intern to Senator Charlane Oliver during the 2026 session. The resolution recognizes her academic achievements at Tennessee State University and her dedication to the legislative process. It formally acknowledges her contributions and extends wishes for her future success.
SB 2416 amends Tennessee's property tax law to change how mineral and non-soil interests in real property (like oil/gas rights) are taxed. It creates two exceptions: 1) if a lessee has a "payments in lieu of taxes" agreement with the state/local government (effective after April 30, 2019), or 2) if a lessee is part of a housing authority's affordable housing project under specific lease terms (effective after April 30, 2026). Under these exceptions, the property is assessed solely to the government entity (e.g., housing authority), not the private owner. This directly affects mineral rights holders and housing authorities participating in these arrangements. The bill shifts the tax assessment responsibility from private owners to government entities in these specific cases.
HB 2167 requires all public colleges and universities in Tennessee to close for all academic activities on general election days. The bill mandates that institutions observe a full "academic holiday," canceling all classes (in-person, online, or asynchronous), exams, quizzes, assignments, and any graded work that affects a student's grade. This applies specifically to general election days and affects students and faculty at every public higher education institution in the state. The bill amends Tennessee Code sections related to election laws to implement this requirement.
HB 1477 extends the time insurers must respond to the Department of Commerce and Insurance's information requests from 30 calendar days to 30 business days when handling complaints. This change applies directly to insurance companies operating under Tennessee's insurance regulations. The bill modifies specific sections of Tennessee law (Titles 33, 39, 52, 56, 58, 68, and 71) to implement this time extension. The policy change provides insurers with additional time to address department inquiries without altering the complaint process itself.
Tennessee's Senate Joint Resolution 589 is a non-binding resolution urging Congress to preserve the original intent of Title IX regarding women's sports. It directly addresses federal policy by calling for legislation that would reaffirm that Title IX guarantees equal athletic opportunities for women and girls based on biological sex, while prohibiting males from competing in women's sports or accessing women's private spaces. The resolution cites biological differences (like muscle mass and strength) as justification for sex-specific teams, argues such teams protect female athletes' safety and privacy, and references incidents like a high school volleyball injury as examples. It does not create new law but seeks to influence federal interpretation of Title IX and court decisions.
SB 1628 amends Tennessee law to expand eligibility for a fee waiver on lifetime enhanced handgun carry permits. It adds a new category allowing retired law enforcement officers who served less than 10 years but retired due to a line-of-duty injury (and were POST-certified or had equivalent training at retirement) to qualify for the waiver. Previously, only officers with at least 10 years of service were eligible. This change directly affects retired officers with qualifying injury-related retirements who would not have met the prior service requirement. The bill modifies Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 39-17-1351 and 38.
This Senate resolution formally recognizes Cicely Tharp for her outstanding work as a legislative intern supporting Senator Ferrell Haile during the 2026 session. The document highlights her academic background, community involvement, and dedication to public service while she studied political science at Tennessee Technological University. The resolution serves as a commendation and does not create any new laws or policy requirements. It is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a legislative action with binding effects.
This Senate Resolution commends Dylan Binns for his exemplary work as a legislative intern assisting Senator Joey Hensley during the 2026 session. The resolution recognizes Binns's contributions to the legislative process and his academic background in political science and economics at Belmont University. It formally acknowledges his dedication and performance, with a copy of the resolution to be presented to him as a gesture of appreciation.
This Senate Resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Nashville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., which was chartered in 1926. The resolution formally recognizes the chapter's centennial celebration scheduled for April 2026 and honors its century of community service, leadership development, and philanthropic work in Nashville. It acknowledges the chapter's historical contributions, including participation in civil rights demonstrations and long-term community support programs. The Senate adopted this resolution unanimously to present official recognition to the fraternity members.
This House Resolution honors Westwood Elementary School in Tennessee on its 25th anniversary. It formally acknowledges the school's contributions to the community and commends its administration, faculty, staff, and students for their dedication to education. The resolution serves as a ceremonial recognition and does not create new laws or alter existing policies.
This Tennessee House Resolution directs the Department of Agriculture and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to conduct research and provide policy recommendations on regulating fur-bearing animals. The bill addresses a current regulatory gap where fur-bearing animals are classified as wildlife rather than livestock, creating uncertainty for farmers and unclear oversight. The agencies are tasked with studying how to define fur production as agriculture, estimating the number of operations raising these animals, and proposing regulations for animal welfare and public health safety. This resolution aims to gather necessary data before the next legislative session to help craft future laws governing fur-bearing animal operations in the state.
This Tennessee House Resolution honors Stephanie Ann Wagner on her sixtieth birthday by formally recognizing her as an outstanding citizen of Tennessee. The resolution acknowledges her personal achievements, including her athletic background, education, career at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and her long-term commitment to her family and community. It directs the House to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Wagner as a gesture of appreciation, though the final clause is omitted from the official copy given to her.
