Sen. Bo Watson

Controlled Substances - As enacted, clarifies that a substance that is approved by the U.S. food and drug administration and designated or scheduled under federal law by a final order published in the Federal Register is generally considered to be in the same schedule as such substance is designated or scheduled under the federal schedule of controlled substances after the expiration of 30 days from the date of publication of the final order; authorizes a licensed healthcare prescriber who is authorized to prescribe controlled substances to prescribe a drug product that has been so scheduled if certain other criteria are met. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68.

Medical Occupations - As introduced, prohibits a healthcare provider from inquiring as to a patient's ownership, possession of, or access to firearm ammunition or firearm accessories; subjects the healthcare provider to disciplinary action and a fine of $1,000 if the healthcare provider makes such inquires. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.

Memorials, Retirement - Nancy Garner -

Memorials, Death - Tony Bryan Hixson -

Memorials, Death - Eugene John Burke -

Memorials, Death - Lewis "Lew" H. Conner, Jr. -

Memorials, Retirement - Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters -

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Mary Gilbert, 2025-2026 Tennessee Principal of the Year finalist -

Memorials, Death - Eugene M. Pike, Jr. -

Memorials, Recognition - Vincent Ruiz, National Marbles Tournament winner -