Rep. Sam McKenzie

Primary HB 2755

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Children - As introduced, bans the use of personal protection spray devices, such as mace, pepper spray, or tear gas, on any child under the supervision of the department of children's services or in a juvenile detention facility. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39; Title 68 and Title 71.

In committee Feb 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2680

Introduced · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, deletes an exception to the offense of carrying a firearm with the intent to go armed for persons carrying, whether openly or concealed, a handgun if the person lawfully possesses the handgun, is in a place where the person is lawfully present, and the person meets certain age requirements. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Introduced Feb 5, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2757

Introduced · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Criminal Procedure - As introduced, changes from 20 days to 15 days the notice of a hearing on a petition for restoration of rights of citizenship that must be given to the district attorney general of the county in which the petitioner currently resides and the district attorney general of the county in which the petitioner was convicted in order that, if deemed advisable, each may resist. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 11; Title 2, Chapter 19; Title 2, Chapter 2; Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 40, Chapter 20 and Title 40, Chapter 29.

Introduced Feb 5, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HJR 7038

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Death - Bob Black -

Signed into law Sep 7, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 929

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Driver Licenses - As enacted, exempts a person under 18 years of age who is in custody of the department of children's services or receiving foster care services from payment of fees for issuance, renewal, or reinstatement of a driver license, instruction permit, intermediate driver license, or photo identification card. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 49 and Title 55.

In committee May 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 933

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Election Laws - As enacted, requires each high school to inform each high school senior that upon reaching the age of 18 the student may be eligible to vote and provide information from the secretary of state about voter eligibility and how to register to vote. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 49.

In committee May 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 276

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Scholarships and Financial Aid - As introduced, changes the amount of a minority teaching fellowship award for a recipient who is enrolled in a degree program leading to licensure as a teacher in an institution of higher education with an approved educator preparation program from $5,000 to the cost of tuition and fees at the respective institution. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4.

In committee Apr 18, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 931

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Gaming - As introduced, requires the state treasurer to allocate 2 percent of the privilege tax revenue collected from sports gaming to urban and rural at-risk youth programs. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 49 and Title 67.

In committee Apr 18, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 934

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As introduced, makes various changes to the Professional Educators Collaborative Conferencing Act of 2011. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 5, Part 6.

In committee Mar 28, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 928

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As introduced, expands the exemption from an assessment to advance or renew a teaching license to include a public school teacher who, at the time of the application of an initial license, possessed an active teaching license in another state and has taught for more than 10 years. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 5.

In committee Mar 28, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track