HJR 182 is a symbolic resolution designating June 2025 as "Nuclear Family Month" in Tennessee. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the concept of a nuclear family (defined as a married couple with biological, adopted, or fostered children) as aligned with Tennessee's traditional values. The resolution passed the House unanimously (72-18) but remains pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee. As a procedural measure, it has no direct legal effect on individuals or policies.
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution honoring Tabitha Bates, a fifth-grade teacher at Dover Elementary School in Tennessee, for her selection as a 2026 Extraordinary Educator. The resolution formally recognizes her professional achievements, including her 23 years of teaching experience, her success in improving student performance using data-driven instruction, and her community work through the Panther Pantry program that provides food and essential resources to students and families. The bill does not create new laws or change policies; instead, it serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her contributions to education and community service.
This bill is a joint resolution that honors Samuel Milton Leslie, the Minister of Music at South Harriman Baptist Church, on the occasion of his retirement after thirty years of service. The resolution formally recognizes his contributions to his congregation and community through music ministry, youth programs, and various church leadership roles. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his career achievements. The measure was passed by the Tennessee legislature and signed into law as a commemorative gesture.
This bill is a joint resolution that formally honors Novamet Specialty Products Corporation for its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the company's history since its founding in 1976, its relocation to Lebanon, Tennessee in 2014, and the dedication of its long-serving employees. The resolution expresses appreciation for the company's contributions to innovation and the state's economy but does not create new laws or change any policies. It serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a legislative action with enforceable requirements.
This bill is a commemorative resolution that recognizes the Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville on its 75th anniversary. It directly affects the association by formally acknowledging its 75 years of service to the construction and home building industry in East Tennessee. The resolution highlights the association's role in connecting over 500 members from various construction professions and its work in education, advocacy, and community involvement. No new laws or regulations are created; the bill serves only to honor the organization's contributions to housing and economic development in the region.
This bill is a memorial resolution honoring Anna Armstrong Coile Durham, a lifelong resident of Gallatin, Tennessee, who passed away and is remembered for her contributions to mental health advocacy, education, and community service. The resolution formally acknowledges her achievements, including co-founding the Sumner County Mental Health Services Center, her dedication to mental health care accessibility, and her support of her husband's historical writing career. It expresses the legislature's condolences to her family and friends while celebrating her life of purpose and commitment to her community.
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally recognizes the Sattler Foundation on the occasion of its tenth anniversary. The resolution honors the organization for its decade-long mission of providing Middle Tennessee students with exposure to aviation, space education, and aerospace industry opportunities through hands-on camps and STEM programs. The bill does not change laws or create new programs; instead, it serves as a commemorative acknowledgment presented to the foundation by the Tennessee General Assembly.
This bill is a Senate joint resolution that formally recognizes and honors Michael Patrick Leahy, a Tennessee-based journalist, author, and civic educator. The resolution acknowledges his fifteen years of work in journalism, including founding The Tennessee Star, and his contributions to constitutional education through co-authoring a guide for students and creating the National Constitution Bee competition. The text does not create new laws or regulations but serves as a ceremonial tribute to his professional achievements in public discourse and civic engagement.
This bill is a joint resolution honoring the memory of Robert Bliss Walker Harris, a retired Tennessee Highway Patrolman from Henderson. It formally recognizes his life as a public servant and expresses the legislature's condolences to his family. The resolution does not change any laws or policies but serves as a commemorative tribute to his character and contributions.
This resolution designates June 12, 2026, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day" in Tennessee. It honors the service of Tennessee's over 40,000 women veterans, recognizing their historical and ongoing contributions from the Revolutionary War through modern conflicts. The resolution commemorates milestones like the 1948 Women Armed Services Integration Act and highlights a planned Women Veterans Appreciation Week (June 7-13, 2026). It does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges women veterans' service through state recognition. The resolution was introduced and passed by the Tennessee General Assembly in early 2026.
This legislative bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors and commends two students, Wyatt Poole and Joseph Tosh, from Haywood High School for winning first place in the Problem Solving Division at the Tennessee Jobs for America's Graduates State Career Development Conference. The resolution recognizes their achievement of earning a minimum nine out of ten points in every evaluation category during the competition and notes that their success allows them to represent Tennessee at the national conference in Utah. The bill also acknowledges the support provided by their school's JAG chapter leadership and their families, while expressing the General Assembly's appreciation for their academic skills and leadership. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or policy changes but serves to publicly recognize the students' accomplishments.
SB 2364 repeals outdated rules transferred from Tennessee's defunct Human Rights Commission to the Attorney General's office and strengthens privacy protections for people filing human rights complaints. The bill requires the Attorney General to keep all complaint records and investigation materials confidential without the filer's consent, except when shared with the complainant, respondent, their attorneys, or law enforcement agencies enforcing anti-discrimination laws. This directly affects individuals who file human rights complaints with the Attorney General’s office by ensuring their personal information remains private during investigations. The key provision prohibits disclosure of complaint materials to anyone else without explicit consent, clarifying existing protections under Tennessee law.
