Sen. Paul Bailey

Primary SJR 1512

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Cade Simmons, Valedictorian, Van Buren County High School -

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution honors Cade Simmons, the 2024 valedictorian of Van Buren County High School, for his academic excellence. The bill formally commends his high grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities while expressing good wishes for his future. It authorizes the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to Simmons as a gesture of recognition. No new laws or policy changes are enacted by this measure.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SJR 1514

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Adeleine Moore, Salutatorian, Cookeville High School -

Maddy summaryThis Senate Joint Resolution honors Adeleine Moore, the 2024 Salutatorian of Cookeville High School, for her academic achievements. The bill formally commends her outstanding grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities while wishing her success in the future. It directs the state clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Ms. Moore.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SJR 1513

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Academic Achievement - John Curtis Brewer, Valedictorian, Van Buren County High School -

Maddy summaryThis legislative bill is a joint resolution that formally honors John Curtis Brewer, the 2024 valedictorian of Van Buren County High School. The measure recognizes his outstanding academic performance and participation in extracurricular activities during his high school career. Upon passage, the General Assembly will present a copy of the resolution to Mr. Brewer as a gesture of commendation for his achievement. The bill does not alter any laws or policies but serves solely to acknowledge his specific accomplishment.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2915

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - As enacted, enacts the "Ethan Wade Walls Act," which authorizes proration of the registration fee for freight motor vehicles operated for commercial purposes upon the death of an eligible operator of the freight motor vehicle; requires submission of certain documentation prior to issuance of a refund for the unused portion of the registration fee paid. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4.

Maddy summaryThis enacted bill, known as the Ethan Wade Walls Act, allows for a refund of unused registration fees on commercial freight vehicles when the primary operator dies. To receive this refund, the surviving spouse or the operator's estate must surrender the vehicle's registration and license plate along with a death certificate to the state department. The refund covers the remaining months of the registration period for up to three vehicles and must be claimed within 30 days of submitting the required documents. This law applies retroactively to deaths occurring on or after June 1, 2023, and takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2901

Passed · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Pensions and Retirement Benefits - As enacted, authorizes, until June 30, 2026, a retired member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, or of a local retirement fund, to be reemployed in a position covered by the retirement system without the loss or suspension of the member's retirement benefits if the member meets certain criteria; authorizes, until June 30, 2026, a law enforcement agency to employ a retired member for a full-time school resource officer position if certain criteria are met. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 36, Part 8.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows retired members of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System or local retirement funds to return to work in covered positions without losing their pension benefits, provided they meet specific criteria. The law also permits law enforcement agencies to hire retired personnel as full-time school resource officers under similar conditions. A key change in the legislation reduces the time limit for reemployment from sixty days to thirty days after retirement. These provisions are authorized until June 30, 2026, and apply to both state and local retirement systems.

Passed May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1286

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Banks and Financial Institutions - As enacted, authorizes a credit union with a state charter to purchase a participation interest in a loan from a bank, another credit union, or another eligible organization, without requiring membership of the borrower of the loan. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 45; Title 47 and Title 48.

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SJR 1496

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Interns - Grace Sloan -

Signed into law May 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 1325

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As enacted, authorizes a faculty or staff member of a school to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds subject to certain conditions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 8.

Signed into law May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SJR 1482

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Daniel Austin, State FFA Star in Agriculture -

Signed into law May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SJR 1417

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Sports - Bobby McWilliams, 2024 BCAT Class 3A Coach of the Year -

Signed into law May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors