SJR 833 is a procedural resolution confirming Robin Morrison's appointment as a commissioner of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission. It formally approves her six-year term (ending June 30, 2032) following her nomination by the Senate Speaker, as required by Tennessee law. The resolution does not create new policy or affect any regulations; it solely confirms an existing appointment. Morrison, a Chattanooga-based bank executive with regulatory experience, will join the commission overseeing utility services in Tennessee. This is a routine confirmation step, not a substantive legislative change.
This resolution confirms Steven Emil Johnson's appointment to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission, as required by state law. It does not create new policy but completes the formal confirmation process for his term, which expires February 28, 2029. The bill directly affects Johnson (confirming his position) and the commission (adding a member with conservation experience). The resolution follows standard procedure for Speaker-appointed commission members, requiring General Assembly confirmation.
SJR 834 is a procedural resolution confirming Dr. Clay R. Good's appointment to the Tennessee Public Utility Commission, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 65-1-101(d)). It does not create new policies or affect any specific group beyond formally approving an existing appointment. The resolution confirms Dr. Good will serve a term expiring June 30, 2032, following his nomination by the Senate Speaker. This is a standard confirmation process for public utility commission appointments, not a substantive legislative change.
SJR 878 is a resolution honoring Diana Fisher as the 2026 recipient of the John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy. The resolution recognizes her decades of service to seniors in the Knoxville community, including her work as a medical social worker and Senior Vice President at Hillcrest Healthcare, where she advanced compassionate care and quality outcomes. This commemorative resolution formally celebrates her career dedicated to improving seniors' lives through healthcare leadership and community advocacy.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 880), not a law with policy changes. It honors Zach Guza, owner of Black Dog Fitness, for winning the Business Award at the 24th Annual John J. Duncan Sr. Awards for Senior Advocacy. The resolution recognizes his Parkinson's-focused boxing gym, which began as a personal training program and now serves over 170 members with specialized exercise programs. It has no legislative effect beyond expressing the General Assembly's praise for his community service.
This Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 647) confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Dr. Randall Davis to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Advisory Board, as required by Tennessee law (TCA §49-9-501). The resolution directly affects Dr. Davis, who will serve a term expiring June 30, 2029, on the board that advises the health science center. The resolution is procedural - it does not create new policy but formally validates the governor’s appointment per statutory requirements. Dr. Davis, a board-certified radiologist with local Memphis medical experience, was nominated under the law governing the board’s membership.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that honors the memory of Robert Randle Roll, a resident of Memphis, Tennessee. The resolution formally acknowledges his life and contributions, noting his career in retail and insurance, his family life, and his community involvement. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a legislative tribute to recognize his legacy. The document is ceremonial and does not affect any government operations or public programs.
This Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 870) is a symbolic honor recognizing Metropolitan Nashville Police Department Officer Michael J. Douglas for his dedication during the January 2026 ice storm. It specifically commends him for caring for eight department horses without power for nine days, ensuring their safety during extreme cold. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies - its sole purpose is to formally honor Officer Douglas's service and commitment to both public safety and animal welfare. It was passed by the Tennessee General Assembly as a ceremonial gesture.
HB 1744 requires businesses and public entities that accept cash payments to round transactions to the nearest nickel when exact change isn't available, due to pennies no longer being produced. It specifies four rounding rules: amounts ending in 1-2 cents round down, 3-4 cents round up, 6-7 cents round down, and 8-9 cents round up. The rule does not apply to electronic payments or affect how sales tax must be calculated and remitted (exact tax amounts must still be paid). This policy directly impacts all retail businesses, service providers, and public agencies handling cash transactions in Tennessee. The bill amends multiple Tennessee Code sections to implement these rounding requirements.
SB 1876 clarifies that specific bank account details held by Tennessee state agencies must be kept confidential. It directly affects state agencies managing financial records by requiring them to protect information like debit card numbers, PINs, account numbers, routing numbers, and associated personal identifiers (including tax ID numbers and addresses). The bill amends Tennessee law to explicitly list these types of financial data as confidential, preventing their disclosure under public records requests. This change ensures greater privacy for individuals' banking information held by state entities.
HB 1546 (Tennessee Code Annotated §55-50-411) removes state restrictions on commercial driver licenses for individuals with certain medical conditions, provided they hold a federal certification. It directly affects commercial drivers who have been certified as medically qualified by a federally certified medical examiner listed in the national registry (per 49 CFR 391.43). The bill amends state law to exempt these drivers from existing intrastate restrictions, aligning Tennessee rules with federal medical certification standards. This change applies only to drivers with valid federal medical certifications, not all drivers with medical conditions.
This bill would require Tennessee courts to excuse breastfeeding mothers from jury service upon receiving two specific documents: a written request from the mother and a medical statement from a licensed physician confirming breastfeeding. It directly affects breastfeeding mothers who receive jury duty notices, providing a clear exemption process. The bill amends Tennessee's jury service laws (TCA Title 22, Chapters 1 and 2) to add this provision, replacing the current standard for excusing jurors. The policy change creates a defined, medically verified pathway for exemption without altering other jury service requirements.
