This Tennessee House resolution honors Terry Vantrease for his distinguished service as Sergeant at Arms for the House of Representatives. The measure formally commends his professionalism and integrity during his tenure since 2016 and acknowledges his background as a military veteran, ordained minister, and community leader. The bill is procedural, as it directs the preparation of a copy of the resolution for presentation to Mr. Vantrease without the final clause.
This Tennessee House Resolution honors Reverend Al Green on the occasion of his eightieth birthday. The bill formally recognizes his contributions as a soul music icon and a devoted church pastor in Memphis. It expresses the House's appreciation for his artistic achievements and ministry service without enacting any new laws or policies.
This bill officially designates May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in Tennessee. It recognizes the importance of motorcycle safety through legislative acknowledgment rather than creating new laws or regulations. The resolution highlights existing safety programs and organizations that work to reduce traffic crashes involving motorcycles. It serves as a commemorative measure to promote awareness of safe riding practices among Tennessee residents and visitors.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors the Club America chapter at Page High School in Tennessee. It recognizes the student organization for promoting American values and free thinking through its activities since its founding in September 2025. The resolution commends the chapter's members for their dedication to patriotism and grassroots activism, including hosting events and promoting the club at school functions. This measure does not change laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the group's work.
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors the Club America chapter at Brentwood High School for promoting American values and student leadership. The bill formally recognizes the student organization founded in fall 2025, which was led by Mia Kate Igou and other student leaders. It specifically acknowledges the chapter's activities, including a prayer event held during anti-ICE protests, as examples of patriotism and free thinking. The resolution does not change laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial commendation to be presented to the school.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that honors and commends the Club America chapter at Nolensville High School for promoting American values and student leadership. The resolution recognizes the club's activities, including bi-weekly meetings, monthly events, and its role in encouraging free thinking and grassroots activism among its members. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the organization's contributions. The bill is purely commemorative and does not affect any legal or operational aspects of the school or the club.
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors the Club America chapter at Independence High School for promoting American values and student leadership. The resolution recognizes the club, founded in 2026 by Coleman Wooten, for its bi-weekly meetings that encourage free thinking and grassroots activism among students. The General Assembly formally commends the organization's members for their dedication to patriotism and civic engagement. This measure is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change, requiring no new laws or funding.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors the Ocoee Church of God in Tennessee on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. It acknowledges the church's five decades of community service, leadership by the Whitmire family, and its role in mentoring religious leaders and providing outreach ministries. The resolution expresses appreciation for the congregation's contributions to Polk County and surrounding areas but does not create any new laws or funding. It serves as a ceremonial recognition rather than a policy change.
SB 2649 creates a statewide cold case division within the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), organized into three geographic regions with each region requiring a regional director and at least five dedicated cold case detectives. It mandates that local law enforcement agencies submit unsolved missing person or homicide cases to this division after 10 years without resolution. Family members of victims may request access to their case files after 10 years if they have no criminal record, a prior statement in the file, and are not suspects. The bill directly affects victims' families, local police departments, and the TBI by establishing new investigative protocols for long-standing cases.
SB 2169 creates five new social worker positions within Tennessee's public defender offices, effective July 1, 2026. These positions will directly support public defender systems statewide by adding social work resources to assist clients, particularly those with mental health or social service needs. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 14, and Title 9, Chapter 4, to formalize these staffing changes without altering legal procedures or case outcomes. It focuses solely on expanding support staff capacity within existing public defense services.
SB 2198 requires Tennessee's Department of Human Services to provide applicants for temporary assistance with a written notice of their eligibility determination, replacing the current "notice" requirement with a specific written format. This clarifies existing rules under Tennessee Code Annotated Section 71-3-107(f), directly affecting individuals applying for welfare benefits. The bill does not change eligibility criteria or funding but ensures applicants receive documented confirmation of their status. It is a procedural clarification with no new policy provisions.
SB 2339 creates a tax credit for Tennessee brewers who donate spent grain (a byproduct of beer production) to agricultural users within 100 miles in the state. Brewers with valid licenses can claim an 8-cent credit per pound of spent grain donated for agricultural use, such as animal feed or compost. The credit is capped at $30,000 annually or the brewer’s total excise tax liability for the year. This directly affects Tennessee beer manufacturers by incentivizing waste reduction and supporting local farms through tax savings.
