Total votes
20,352
all sessions
Attendance
99%
105 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
99%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
0%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
87
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
5
assignments
20,352 roll-call votes
Voting record
Yea
20,145
voted in favor
Nay
171
voted against
Absent
105
missed votes
Total cast
20,352
across all sessions
Crossed party
45
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Bill
Description
Vote
Result
Tally
Date
SB 1533
Dickson County - Subject to local approval, changes the county highway engineer position from elected to appointed and changes the county highway engineer's duties to only be the duties as provided in Tennessee County Uniform Highway Law. - Amends amend Chapter 38 of the Private Acts of 2018.
Yea
Passed
31–0
Apr 25, 2019
SB 1524
Bolivar - Subject to local approval, removes the mayor as a member of the city council; removes limits on salaries for mayor and council; updates city purchasing provisions to comply with state law; changes the property tax penalty percentage to comply with state law. - Amends Chapter 142 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended.
Yea
Passed
31–0
Apr 25, 2019
SB 1528
McLemoresville - Subject to local approval, deletes antiquated provisions related to poll taxes; codifies current practice of city regarding election timing and terms; adds grounds for removal from office for board of mayor and aldermen; authorizes the hiring of a city recorder; removes cap on fines that may be imposed for a violation of ordinances, on property tax, and business tax. - Amends Chapter 507 of the Private Acts of 1949; as amended.
Yea
Passed
31–0
Apr 25, 2019
HB 939
Education - As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program." - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.
Yea
Passed
18–13
Apr 25, 2019
SB 1535
School Districts, Special - Pursuant to the request of the Tenth special school district of Wilson County, permits the district to issue bonds or notes in an amount of $28 million or less and to issue bond anticipation notes in an amount of $28 million or less. - Amends Chapter 330 of the Acts of 1901.
Yea
Passed
31–0
Apr 25, 2019
SB 1527
McKenzie - Subject to local approval, reduces the maximum penalty levied by the municipal court from $500 to $50; removes the certification requirement for newly elected councilmen; removes city council authority to impeach; allows council to appoint a city administrator; removes the city clerk bond requirement; revises various other provisions. - Amends Chapter 128 of the Private Acts of 1990; as amended.
Yea
Passed
31–0
Apr 25, 2019
HJR 495
Memorials, Academic Achievement - Sydney Danielle Bass, Top Ten Senior, Gordonsville High School -
Yea
Passed
31–0
Apr 25, 2019
HB 1516
Bolivar - Subject to local approval, removes the mayor as a member of the city council; removes limits on salaries for mayor and council; updates city purchasing provisions to comply with state law; changes the property tax penalty percentage to comply with state law. - Amends Chapter 142 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended.
Yea
Passed
31–0
Apr 25, 2019
HB 1500
Taxes, Hotel Motel - As enacted, authorizes the City of Cookeville, by ordinance adopted by a two-thirds vote, to levy an occupancy tax of not more than 3 percent on the privilege of staying in any hotel or motel in Cookeville; requires the ordinance to set forth the manner of collection and administration of the privilege tax; requires that all proceeds received by the municipality from the tax be used for tourism and economic development. - Amends TCA Section 67-4-1425.
Yea
Passed
31–0
Apr 25, 2019
HB 1521
McLemoresville - Subject to local approval, deletes antiquated provisions related to poll taxes; codifies current practice of city regarding election timing and terms; adds grounds for removal from office for board of mayor and aldermen; authorizes the hiring of a city recorder; removes cap on fines that may be imposed for a violation of ordinances, on property tax, and business tax. - Amends Chapter 507 of the Private Acts of 1949; as amended.
Yea
Passed
31–0
Apr 25, 2019
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