Rep. Johnny Garrett

Primary HB 1037

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Civil Procedure - As introduced, specifies that an unauthorized alien does not have standing to commence or appear as a plaintiff in certain civil actions. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 16; Title 20; Title 28 and Title 29.

Maddy summaryHB 1037 specifies that undocumented immigrants (defined as "unauthorized aliens" under federal immigration law) cannot file or join certain civil lawsuits in Tennessee courts. The bill directly affects individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. who might seek legal remedies under Title 29 of Tennessee law. It amends multiple Tennessee Code sections to remove standing for unauthorized aliens in civil actions, meaning they cannot initiate or participate as plaintiffs in these cases. The law does not change immigration status or create new enforcement but restricts court access for this specific group in civil matters. This is a procedural change to civil litigation rules, not a broader immigration policy.

ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill explicitly denies undocumented immigrants standing to file civil lawsuits, restricting legal access and protections under Tennessee law.95% confidence

In committee Feb 11, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 820

Introduced · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Banks and Financial Institutions - As introduced, reduces, from 60 days to 45 days, the time within which, after the end of the calendar year, the commissioner of financial institutions must submit the department's annual report to the governor. - Amends TCA Title 45.

Maddy summaryHB 820 shortens the deadline for Tennessee's Commissioner of Financial Institutions to submit the department's annual report to the governor. Specifically, it changes the requirement from 60 days to 45 days after the end of each calendar year. This procedural adjustment directly affects the Commissioner of Financial Institutions and the governor, streamlining the reporting timeline. The bill makes no substantive changes to financial regulations but accelerates a routine administrative process. It is currently pending review in the legislature.

Introduced Feb 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 818

Introduced · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Education, Higher - As introduced, changes the date, from October to November 1, by which a public institution of higher education that receives funds from the distribution of credit cards to students or any percentage from the use of cards bearing the college or university name or logo to report the amount of such funds or percentage that it received as well as how the funds were expended during the previous fiscal year. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 49.

Maddy summaryHB 818 changes the annual reporting deadline for Tennessee public colleges and universities that receive funds from credit card programs. Specifically, it moves the deadline from October 1 to November 1 each year for institutions to report how much they received (from distributing student credit cards or branded cards) and how they spent those funds. This bill affects all public higher education institutions in Tennessee that participate in such card programs. The change is purely procedural, modifying an existing reporting requirement without altering the substance of the financial disclosures.

Introduced Feb 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2712

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Culture and Arts - As enacted, requires the Tennessee film, entertainment and music commission, or a subcontracted nonprofit organization, to provide grants to eligible live music and performance venues, performers, and promoters to be used to support live music performances, performers, promoters, and the operational, promotional, or capital expenditures of live music and performance venues. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 12; Title 13; Title 57; Title 62; Title 66; Title 67 and Title 68.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Tennessee Film, Entertainment, and Music Commission to distribute grants to live music venues, performers, and promoters. The funds are intended to support operational costs, marketing efforts, and capital improvements for these live music entities. The legislation also mandates a financial report to state legislative committees detailing ticket sales revenue and the impact of tax exemptions on venue admissions.

In committee May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2711

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Trade Regulation - As enacted, revises provisions governing trade practices and consumer protection. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4 and Title 47.

In committee May 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2610

died · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Human Rights - As enacted, requires the attorney general to conduct a review of the responsibilities and functions of the human rights commission and make a recommendation to the general assembly as to how the attorney general could assume the responsibilities and functions of the commission; requires the attorney general to submit its recommendations to the speaker of the house and the speaker of the senate no later than January 1, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 4; Section 8-50-103 and Section 68-1-113.

died May 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HJR 131

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Addresses and establishes the declared public policy of the State of Tennessee relative to the right of the citizens and those within the boundaries of this State to keep, bear, and wear arms. -

Signed into law Apr 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HJR 1321

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Recognition - Runners' safety -

Signed into law Apr 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 594

died · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Alcoholic Beverages - As enacted, revises present law relative to the revocation or suspension of permits or licenses for intoxicating liquors. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 57 and Title 68.

died Apr 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1184

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Taxes, Sales - As introduced, eliminates the sales and use tax on infant diapers, wipes, and formula. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 3.

In committee Apr 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track