Total votes
21,931
all sessions
Attendance
96%
1,019 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
99%
of cast votes
Higher than 77% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
1%
crosses aisle rarely
Lower than 78% of chamber peers
Sponsored
256
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
0
assignments
21,931 roll-call votes
Voting record
Yea
21,531
voted in favor
Nay
329
voted against
Absent
1,019
missed votes
Total cast
21,931
across all sessions
Crossed party
195
votes against own party
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Description
Vote
Result
Tally
Date
HB 2452
Children - As introduced, removes the declaration that it is the responsibility of each parent and legal guardian to ensure that their children are vaccinated according to Center for Disease Control or American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines, and replaces the declaration with a recommendation that children be vaccinated with vaccines recommended by the commissioner of health when advised by the parent or legal guardian's trusted healthcare provider. - Amends TCA Title 37.
Nay
Failed
23–72
Apr 15, 2024
SB 2127
Courts, Juvenile - As enacted, clarifies, with regard to a teen court having the authority to conduct proceedings and to receive evidence and hear testimony related to the dispositional stage, that such authority includes the authority to request detailed documentation signed by a licensed physician regarding absenteeism in truancy matters. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 49.
Yea
Passed
99–0
Apr 15, 2024
HB 2489
Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As enacted, authorizes the issuance of temporary teaching permits to teach physical education classes in elementary schools. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Yea
Passed
98–0
Apr 15, 2024
SJR 1350
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Heather Whitaker, Sumner County Schools Assistant Principal of the Year -
Yea
Passed
98–0
Apr 15, 2024
SJR 1351
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Trenady Freeman, Dr. Jennifer V. Brown Instructional Coaching Award -
Yea
Passed
98–0
Apr 15, 2024
SJR 1385
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Tabitha Steadman, South Central Region Teacher of the Year -
Yea
Passed
98–0
Apr 15, 2024
SJR 1359
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Mechelle Fralinger, Gallatin High School Teacher of the Year -
Yea
Passed
98–0
Apr 15, 2024
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