Tennessee Bills

This bill designates May 13-23, 2026, as "Run for the Wall Week" in Tennessee to honor the annual motorcycle event that supports veterans and raises awareness for missing or captured service members. The resolution acknowledges the event's planned route, which includes overnight stops in Cookeville and Chattanooga to visit local veteran memorials and VA facilities. By officially recognizing these dates, the legislature formally thanks the organizers and participants who travel through the state to pay tribute to military personnel and their families.

This joint resolution honors Isabelle Hendrixson, a 2026 Top Ten Senior at DeKalb County High School, for her academic achievements. The measure formally commends her outstanding grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities during her high school career. It directs the state to present a copy of the resolution to her as a recognition of her accomplishments. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of a specific student's success.

This joint resolution honors Michael Gutierrez, a student from DeKalb County High School, for being named a Top Ten Senior in the 2026 graduating class. The bill formally commends his academic achievements and extracurricular involvement, recognizing his high grade point average and dedication to excellence. It directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to Gutierrez as a gesture of appreciation for his accomplishments.

This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Bella Warner, a student at Independence High School, for winning the TSSAA Division I girls' individual bowling state championship. The resolution recognizes her as the first individual girls' champion from Williamson County and the first local winner since 2013, highlighting her specific tournament performance and character. As a commemorative measure, the text does not alter any laws or policies but serves to acknowledge her athletic achievement and wish her well in her future endeavors.

This House Joint Resolution honors Shannon Roddy, a middle school educator recognized as the Mountain Education Foundation Middle School Educator of the Year. The bill formally acknowledges her dedication to teaching and her role as a mentor to students and colleagues in Tennessee. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official commendation of her professional achievements.

This bill authorizes the Grand Junction Board of Mayor and Aldermen to appoint a town administrator to oversee the city's day-to-day operations, while also clarifying the mayor's role as the city's executive head and spokesperson. The town administrator would be an employee of the city rather than a contract agent, serving at the pleasure of the board and handling duties such as budget preparation, personnel management, and ensuring compliance with laws and ordinances. The bill also transfers certain administrative responsibilities from the mayor to the town administrator and changes how the city recorder is appointed, moving that authority from the mayor to the board. Additionally, the legislation establishes rules preventing board members from directly influencing individual city employees and requires all personnel changes to go through the town administrator.

This bill would adjust the mineral severance tax rate in Unicoi County to match specific amounts set by state law, affecting businesses that extract sand, gravel, sandstone, chert, or limestone in the area. The tax rates would increase gradually over time, starting at 15 cents per ton before July 2025 and rising to 30 cents per ton by July 2035. The law clarifies that the tax applies when minerals are removed from the ground and excludes materials used for agricultural purposes or other minerals already taxed under different state provisions. Importantly, the bill includes a provision requiring approval by a two-thirds vote of the Unicoi County Commission before the tax changes take effect.

This bill would allow non-resident property owners in Dickson County who own at least half of a property of 5,000 square feet or more within White Bluff to vote in White Bluff municipal elections. The law requires these non-resident owners to follow standard voter registration procedures and present registration receipts when voting. However, the bill includes a special provision stating it will not take effect unless the White Bluff town council approves it by a two-thirds vote. The legislation amends existing state law to expand voting eligibility beyond current residents while maintaining local control over whether the change is implemented.

This bill amends the city charter of Kingsport, Tennessee, to update several administrative and operational procedures for local government. It changes how a vice-mayor is selected, allowing the city board to choose a member to act as mayor during absences or vacancies. The bill also adjusts the timeline for issuing tax collection warrants and removes a requirement to publish tentative budget proposals in a newspaper. Additionally, it shifts the start date for elected school board members from July 1 to September 1, while keeping vacancy fill procedures unchanged. These changes affect city officials, taxpayers, and school board members by modifying specific rules for governance and fiscal management.

This bill reorganizes Rutherford County's highway management structure by repealing outdated laws and establishing a new County Highway Commission divided into seven Road Board Zones. Each zone will be represented by elected members serving staggered four-year terms, with elections scheduled for 2026 and 2028, and zone boundaries will align with existing county commission districts to ensure equal population representation. The bill also creates an elected County Highway Superintendent who will oversee road construction, maintenance, and drainage easements, while the County Mayor may attend commission meetings without voting rights.

This bill proposes changes to how the town of Ashland City elects its mayor and council members, taking effect on January 1, 2026. Under the new rules, the mayor would be elected by all voters in the town, while the six council members would be elected by voters in their specific wards. The bill also requires all elections to be nonpartisan and establishes a staggered four-year term system for all positions. Importantly, the bill requires approval by a two-thirds vote of the town's legislative body before it can take effect.

This bill is a joint resolution that formally congratulates Governor Bill Lee for deploying the Tennessee National Guard to assist law enforcement in Memphis. It recognizes the Governor's response to a declared emergency and acknowledges the National Guard's role in supporting the Memphis Safe Task Force, which aims to reduce violent crime through increased policing and investigations. The resolution expresses gratitude to National Guard members for their service and does not create any new laws or policy requirements. It serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of past actions rather than establishing future obligations or changes to state operations.