Rep. Cameron Sexton

Primary HB 2931

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Judges and Chancellors - As enacted, requires a judge who enters into a deferred discipline agreement regarding a matter before the board of judicial conduct to sign an affidavit stating that the judge consents to the recommendation of the investigative panel, the consent is freely and voluntarily rendered, there is a pending proceeding involving allegations of misconduct, which must be specifically set forth in the affidavit, and the facts set forth in the affidavit are true; requires the affidavit to be filed with the board upon its approval by a hearing panel. - Amends TCA Title 16 and Title 17.

Maddy summaryThis law requires judges in Tennessee to sign a sworn statement before agreeing to a deferred discipline agreement for misconduct allegations. The affidavit must confirm that the judge voluntarily agrees to the panel's recommendation, that a specific misconduct case is pending, and that all facts in the statement are true. Once signed, the document must be submitted to the board of judicial conduct for its approval. This process adds a formal verification step to ensure judges understand and accept the terms of their disciplinary resolution.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 2873

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

State Government - As enacted, authorizes the governor to remove a member of the autonomous inmate oversight board, whom the governor appointed, for cause; authorizes the speaker of the senate or the speaker of the house of representatives to remove a member of the board whom the respective speaker appointed for cause. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 40 and Title 41.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for removing members of the autonomous inmate oversight board in Tennessee. It allows the governor to remove a board member they appointed, as well as the speaker of the senate or the speaker of the house to remove members they appointed, specifically for cause. Additionally, the legislation extends the deadline for certain actions related to the board from forty-five days to sixty days. These changes update existing state laws governing the board's administration and operational timelines.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 2930

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Courts, Administrative Office of the - As enacted, directs the administrative office of the courts (AOC) to define and develop a centralized system of case management, document management, electronic case filing, electronic payment methods, data reporting, and any other capability deemed necessary for collection and reporting of all state and local court public case level data. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 16 and Title 18.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Administrative Office of the Courts to create a single, statewide system for managing court cases, documents, and electronic payments. The new system is designed to collect and report public case data in a uniform way that is easy to access and analyze. While the new system is being built, court clerks must continue using their current computer setups to submit required data. Once the new system is finished, all court clerk offices across the state will switch to it on a schedule set by the Administrative Office. The bill also requires regular progress reports on the project's development and costs to be sent to state officials.

In committee May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2921

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Insurance, Health, Accident - As enacted, requires TennCare health benefit plans to provide coverage and reimbursement for mental health services and treatment to the same extent that the plans provide coverage and reimbursement for the treatment of alcoholism and drug dependence; makes related changes to insurance law relative to mental health and alcoholism or drug dependency. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 33; Title 56 and Title 71.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires TennCare health benefit plans to cover mental health services to the same extent as they cover treatment for alcoholism and drug dependence. By mandating equal coverage, the law ensures that individuals enrolled in TennCare receive comparable benefits for mental health conditions as they do for substance use disorders. The change applies to all policies, plans, and contracts entered into, renewed, or modified on or after July 1, 2024.

In committee May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2925

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Business and Commerce - As enacted, makes changes to the law relative to building codes and utilities. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 65 and Title 68.

In committee May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HJR 1504

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Retirement - Kim McCaster Cox -

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HR 160

Passed · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Recognition - Suzette Graham -

Passed Apr 23, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HJR 859

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Constitutional Amendments - Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 15 of the Constitution of Tennessee to remove the right to bail for the following offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great: act of terrorism; second degree murder; aggravated rape of a child; aggravated rape; grave torture; and any other offense, as of November 3, 2026, for which a defendant, if convicted, could not be released prior to the expiration of at least 85 percent of the entire sentence imposed. -

In committee Apr 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1581

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Pleasant Hill - Subject to local approval, authorizes purchasing limits for which competitive bids are not required be set by ordinance pursuant to state law requirements. - to amend.

Signed into law Apr 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 2926

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Courts, General Sessions - As introduced, extends the time period in which a general sessions court judge has to return a marriage license that the judge has solemnized the rites of matrimony to the county clerk from 30 days to 35 days. - Amends TCA Title 16.

In committee Apr 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track