Sen. Bo Watson

Primary SJR 1628

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Personal Achievement - James Sumrell, Eagle Scout -

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution honors James Sumrell, a senior at Chattanooga High School, for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. The bill formally recognizes his leadership roles within his troop, his academic and athletic achievements, and his volunteer work with organizations like the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Specifically, it highlights his Eagle Scout project, which involved organizing volunteers to restore five boating and fishing access areas on Chickamauga Lake by removing trash and installing new signage. The resolution serves as a public commendation of his character development and community service rather than enacting any new laws or policies.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SJR 1624

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Personal Achievement - Garrett Graves, Eagle Scout -

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution honors Garrett Graves of Harrison for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. The document formally congratulates him on his accomplishment and highlights his leadership at Central High School and his service with Boy Scout Troop 82. It specifically notes his Eagle project, which involved improving accessibility and performing exterior maintenance at the Harrison United Methodist Church. The resolution serves as a public recognition of his contributions to his community and does not alter any laws or policies.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SJR 1625

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Personal Achievement - Tyler Martin, Eagle Scout -

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution honors Tyler Martin for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. It recognizes his leadership at Skyuka Hall and his community service projects, which included building a gaga ball pit and improving an outdoor worship space. The document serves as a formal commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly to celebrate his accomplishment and wishes him future success.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2367

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As enacted, authorizes a health facility to establish policies pursuant to which a suitable number of persons may be employed, commissioned, or contracted through a private third party, as police officers, public safety officers, and security officers by the facility. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 68, Chapter 11.

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2378

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Comptroller, State - As enacted, requires the comptroller to conduct a study of all insurers, including insurance pools, that provide policies of workers' compensation coverage to local governmental entities, including a review of each insurer's solvency, a comparative rate study, and an analysis of the process to bid out, procure, or otherwise obtain such a policy; requires the comptroller to report the findings to the speakers no later than January 1, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 12; Title 50 and Title 56.

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SJR 1484

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Personal Achievement - Derek Adam Webber, Eagle Scout -

Signed into law May 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SJR 1483

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Death - Grady Lamar Rhoden, Jr. -

Signed into law May 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2362

Passed · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Health, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to create a continuing education program for the purpose of providing healthcare professionals with information and training relative to public and office safety. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 63 and Title 68.

Passed May 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1823

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Human Services, Dept. of - As enacted, authorizes the department to enter into, or amend an existing, grant contract or other contract as necessary to ensure successful implementation and completion of the Tennessee opportunity pilot program, except that the department must not enter into or amend a contract in a manner that causes the contract to extend beyond December 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Section 71-5-1203.

Signed into law May 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2363

Passed · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Insurance, Health, Accident - As enacted, requires hospitals and physicians to accept electronic insurance cards as valid proof of an insurance policy, plan, or contract. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 71.

Passed May 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track