Rep. Sam McKenzie

Primary HB 927

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Local Education Agencies - As introduced, allows a third grade student who is not proficient in English language arts (ELA) based on the student's achieving a performance level rating of "approaching" on the ELA portion of the student's most recent Tennessee comprehensive assessment program (TCAP) test to be promoted to fourth grade if the student maintains a 90 percent attendance rate at a learning loss bridge camp without having to demonstrate adequate growth on the post-test administered at the end of the camp; requires the student to show adequate growth on the ELA portion of the student's fourth grade TCAP test before the student may be promoted to fifth grade. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

In committee Mar 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 277

In committee · Tennessee House · 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, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.

In committee Mar 7, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HJR 161

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Recognition - Robert J. Booker -

Signed into law Feb 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 935

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Taxes, Real Property - As introduced, expands property tax relief for disabled veterans by reimbursing veterans who have acquired a disability rating of 100 percent for a permanent and total service-connected disability for all of the local property taxes paid on property that the disabled veteran owned and used as the disabled veteran's residence. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 5, Part 7.

In committee Feb 7, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 932

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Consumer Protection - As introduced, enacts the "Consumer Biometric Data Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 47; Title 50 and Title 61.

In committee Feb 7, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1500

Introduced · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Education - As introduced, adds the education administration committee of the house of representatives to the committees of the general assembly to which the dyslexia advisory council is required to submit an annual report on the number of students screened for dyslexia intervention services. - Amends TCA Title 49.

Introduced Feb 2, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 278

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Local Government, General - As introduced, removes the prohibition on a local government from requiring, as a condition of contracting with the local government, that employers establish a leave policy that is different than required by state law. - Amends TCA Section 7-51-1802.

In committee Jan 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2600

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Purchasing and Procurement - As enacted, revises provisions governing thresholds for competitive sealed bids for local governments. - Amends TCA Section 12-3-1212.

Signed into law May 25, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2489

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Purchasing and Procurement - As enacted, revises provisions governing thresholds for competitive sealed bids for local governments. - Amends TCA Section 12-3-1212.

Signed into law May 25, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2041

In committee · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Scholarships and Financial Aid - As introduced, revises 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 a four-year public 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 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track