Rep. Barbara Cooper

Primary SB 1429

In committee · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Indigents - As introduced, requires this state and the county in which the person resided to pay up to $2,000 for the burial or cremation of a person who dies from COVID-19 if the person's family is financially unable to pay for a proper burial or cremation of the person. - Amends TCA Title 5, Chapter 9; Title 9 and Title 46.

In committee Apr 13, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 787

Failed · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Correctional Programs - As introduced, updates provisions regarding existing authorization for counties to establish a pilot project for chemically dependent county prisoners and state inmates to allow for state appropriations or public or private financing; clarifies that the pilot project may use services provided by a nonprofit organization and that rehabilitation may include educational and vocational counseling for participants in the pilot project. - Amends TCA Title 33 and Title 41.

Failed Apr 13, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1428

Failed · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Correctional Programs - As introduced, updates provisions regarding existing authorization for counties to establish a pilot project for chemically dependent county prisoners and state inmates to allow for state appropriations or public or private financing; clarifies that the pilot project may use services provided by a nonprofit organization and that rehabilitation may include educational and vocational counseling for participants in the pilot project. - Amends TCA Title 33 and Title 41.

Failed Apr 13, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1089

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Sentencing - As introduced, reduces the sentence a person who commits first degree murder as a minor is required to serve before becoming release eligible from 51 years to 30 years; applies to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2021. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.

In committee Apr 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1452

In committee · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Sentencing - As introduced, reduces the sentence a person who commits first degree murder as a minor is required to serve before becoming release eligible from 51 years to 30 years; applies to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2021. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.

In committee Apr 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HJR 202

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Recognition - Celebrates National Groundwater Awareness Week, March 7-13, 2021 -

Signed into law Apr 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1226

Failed · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Correctional Programs - As introduced, makes eligible for parole an inmate who is 60 years of age or older or is terminally ill; requires the Tennessee corrections institute to provide members of the general assembly the results of inspections of local jails, lock-ups, workhouses, and detention facilities within five days of the completion of inspection results. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 40 and Title 41.

Failed Apr 7, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1290

Failed · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Correctional Programs - As introduced, makes eligible for parole an inmate who is 60 years of age or older or is terminally ill; requires the Tennessee corrections institute to provide members of the general assembly the results of inspections of local jails, lock-ups, workhouses, and detention facilities within five days of the completion of inspection results. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 40 and Title 41.

Failed Apr 7, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 30

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Jails, Local Lock-ups - As introduced, requires the acquisition or construction of a new correctional facility in Shelby County; requires the appointment of a committee to submit plans for such acquisition or construction to the board of control of the Tennessee corrections institute. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 40 and Title 41.

In committee Apr 6, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HJR 247

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Paul Young, Downtown Memphis Commission President & CEO -

Signed into law Mar 31, 2021 0 co-sponsors