Rep. Sam McKenzie

Primary SB 1488

In committee · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Sentencing - As introduced, directs TACIR to conduct a study comparing the length of sentences imposed on individuals currently incarcerated with current sentencing guidelines, and identify any disparities between sentences imposed for similar offenses; requires TACIR to submit a report to members of the general assembly by January 1, 2022. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.

In committee Mar 31, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HJR 231

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Retirement - Mark Stephens -

Signed into law Mar 30, 2021 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 882

Failed · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Education, Dept. of - As introduced, enacts the "Keep Kids in School Act," which requires the department to issue guidance and recommendations on developing a school discipline policy; requires local boards of education and charter school governing bodies to adopt a discipline policy that aligns with guidance and recommendations issued by the department. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

Failed Mar 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 415

Failed · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Education, Dept. of - As introduced, enacts the "Keep Kids in School Act," which requires the department to issue guidance and recommendations on developing a school discipline policy; requires local boards of education and charter school governing bodies to adopt a discipline policy that aligns with guidance and recommendations issued by the department. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

Failed Mar 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1506

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Education, Curriculum - As introduced, deletes the family life curriculum required for schools located in certain counties that only allows students to receive education on sexual risk avoidance through abstinence; requires each LEA and public charter school that serves any of the grades kindergarten through 12 to provide students with medically accurate, age-appropriate sex education that teaches students about abstinence, contraception, consent, and how to develop healthy relationships and communication skills. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

In committee Mar 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 646

In committee · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Education, Curriculum - As introduced, deletes the family life curriculum required for schools located in certain counties that only allows students to receive education on sexual risk avoidance through abstinence; requires each LEA and public charter school that serves any of the grades kindergarten through 12 to provide students with medically accurate, age-appropriate sex education that teaches students about abstinence, contraception, consent, and how to develop healthy relationships and communication skills. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

In committee Mar 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1507

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Public Funds and Financing - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Infrastructure Bank Act," establishing a governmental entity to finance infrastructure projects in this state. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67.

In committee Feb 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1306

In committee · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Public Funds and Financing - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Infrastructure Bank Act," establishing a governmental entity to finance infrastructure projects in this state. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67.

In committee Feb 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 199

died · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Domestic Violence - As introduced, includes a domestic relationship between the victim and the defendant as an aggravating factor in sentencing for first degree murder; adds strangulation as an aggravating factor for reckless aggravated assault; expands aggravated assault to include reckless strangulation; requires law enforcement agencies to implement written policies requiring officers to screen victims of domestic violence; directs TACIR to study domestic violence prosecutions. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 6, Part 3; Title 38 and Title 39.

died Feb 22, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 894

died · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Domestic Violence - As introduced, includes a domestic relationship between the victim and the defendant as an aggravating factor in sentencing for first degree murder; adds strangulation as an aggravating factor for reckless aggravated assault; expands aggravated assault to include reckless strangulation; requires law enforcement agencies to implement written policies requiring officers to screen victims of domestic violence; directs TACIR to study domestic violence prosecutions. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 6, Part 3; Title 38 and Title 39.

died Feb 22, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track