HJR 8 · TN HOUSE
Memorials, Death - U.S. Senator James Ralph Sasser -
Motion: REFER TO COMMITTEE
Abstract summarizes the bill.
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Jason Powell
DState Representative · District 53
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Tennessee House District 53
Biography
Jason Powell is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 53, where he has served since 2012, and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] Powell is the only candidate listed for the District 53 general election.[1][2]
Jason Powell received a B.A. in history and political science from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Master of Public Administration from Tennessee State University.[1] He has worked in real estate and nonprofit management.[1]
Powell has represented District 53 in the Tennessee House since 2012.[1] In the 2023–2024 session he was assigned to the Civil Justice, House Ethics, State Government, and Transportation committees.[1]
His 2012 campaign website, as quoted by Ballotpedia, listed jobs, education, safe and livable communities, and fiscal responsibility as themes.[1]
- 1.Jason Powell - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Tennessee House District 53
Jason Powell is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Tennessee House District 53 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
Votes by issue
Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Democrats voted. How topics are assigned
Rights & public safety235 with · 22 against260 votes
Most contested
- Yes
VIOLATIONS BY CORPORATIONS Present law authorizes a corporation to be prosecuted for an act or omission involving trafficking persons for forced labor or services or trafficking for commercial sex act constituting a crime under state kidnapping and false imprisonment law only if (i) an agent of the corporation performs the conduct that is an element of the crime while acting within the scope of the agent's office or employment and on behalf of the corporation and (ii) the commission of the crime was either authorized, requested, commanded, performed or within the scope of the agent's…
Apr 22, 2025 · Failed 27–68 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Abstract summarizes the bill.
Feb 19, 2026 · Passed 68–24 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
ON APRIL 17, 2025, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENTS #1 AND #2 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 622, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites the bill to, instead, make the following revisions to present law: EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS Prohibits a county government, municipal government, metropolitan government, local education agency (LEA), public institution of higher education, and the state from basing an employment decision on any metric that considers an applicant's or employee's race, ethnicity, sex, age, or any other demographic characteristic, rather than on individual merit, qualifications, veteran status, or…
Apr 17, 2025 · Passed 68–24 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Jobs & cost of living170 with · 15 against186 votes
Most contested
- No
This bill authorizes a political subdivision to only enter into a contingent fee contract for legal services if the governing body of the political subdivision adheres to all of the following requirements: Calls a public meeting for the purpose of considering the contract and provides in the notice of the meeting (i) the reasons for pursuing the matter that is the subject of the legal services being procured and the desired outcome of pursuing the matter; (ii) the qualifications, experience, and competence of the attorney or law firm proposed for retention by the governing body; (iii) the…
Apr 9, 2026 · Failed 36–32 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Present law requires the commissioner of human resources ("commissioner") to perform certain human resources functions authorized in present law if requested by state organizations. This bill, instead, authorizes the commissioner to perform such functions, rather than requires. JOB OPENINGS Present law requires the commissioner to give public notice of a job opening at least one week prior to the closing of the application period. This bill eliminates that requirement.
Apr 21, 2026 · Failed 42–40 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Present law provides that a licensee under the "Premium Finance Company Act of 1980" does not have the power to charge premium loan charges other than, or in amounts greater than, the following: Licensees may charge, in the case of the precomputed loan, a service charge in an amount equal to 4% of the total amount of the loan, which charge may be deducted in advance from the principal of the premium loan; provided, that a licensee who contracts for the payment of interest on the balances from time to time outstanding, commonly referred to as a revolving or open-end account, shall be limited…
Apr 3, 2025 · Failed 48–27 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Education & families165 with · 10 against176 votes
Most contested
- No
ON APRIL 13, 2026, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENTS #8, 2, 3, AND 9, AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 2532, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #8 prohibits an eligible student from receiving an education freedom scholarship if the student is enrolled in a private school that promotes or advocates for the support, adoption, or implementation of any foreign law, legal code, or system, in this state that, if adopted or implemented, would violate rights guaranteed by the Tennessee Constitution or United States Constitution.
Apr 13, 2026 · Passed 52–43 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
ON APRIL 22, 2026, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1. SENATE BILL 1585, AS AMENDED, FAILED TO RECEIVE A CONSTITUTIONAL MAJORITY. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill to revise the assessment testing requirements for students who participate in the education savings account (ESA) program. Present law requires, as a condition of participating in the ESA program, participating students in grades three through 11 must be annually administered the TCAP tests for math and English language arts, or successor tests authorized by the state board of education for math and English language arts.
Apr 23, 2026 · Passed 54–39 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
ON FEBRUARY 23, 2026, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 2423, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill and adds to present law by prohibiting LEAs and public charter schools from selling, offering for sale, or providing to students on school property through a school nutrition program any food or beverage item that contains one or more of the following petroleum-based synthetic dyes: Allura Red AC; Erythrosine B; Tartrazine; Sunset Yellow FCF; Erioglaucine disodium salt; Indigo carmine; or Fast Green FCF.
Mar 9, 2026 · Failed 56–32 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Health & care85 with · 9 against95 votes
Most contested
- No
ON FEBRUARY 23, 2026, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 2423, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill and adds to present law by prohibiting LEAs and public charter schools from selling, offering for sale, or providing to students on school property through a school nutrition program any food or beverage item that contains one or more of the following petroleum-based synthetic dyes: Allura Red AC; Erythrosine B; Tartrazine; Sunset Yellow FCF; Erioglaucine disodium salt; Indigo carmine; or Fast Green FCF.
Mar 9, 2026 · Failed 56–32 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Present law requires every dealer or distributor of tobacco products to pay to the department of revenue for exclusive state purposes, taxes in addition to all other taxes or fees, for the privilege of selling cigarettes and tobacco products in this state. The tax rate on vapor products is 10% of the wholesale cost price.
Apr 22, 2026 · Failed 26–59 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
This bill prohibits a healthcare provider who participates in a medical assistance health benefit plan, including a provider participating in the provider network of a managed care organization that contracts with the bureau of TennCare to provide services under a medical assistance health benefit plan, from refusing to provide healthcare services to an enrollee based solely on the enrollee's refusal or failure to obtain a vaccine or immunization for a particular infectious or communicable disease.
Apr 21, 2025 · Passed 66–23 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Transportation48 with · 5 against53 votes
Most contested
- No
ON APRIL 13, 2026, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 2473, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites the bill to, instead, vacate the present board of commissioners of each existing authority for metropolitan and regional airports, and reconstitute a new governing body.
Apr 20, 2026 · Passed 67–25 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Present law establishes the transportation modernization fund to be used for all of the following purposes: To fund strategic transportation initiatives, including, but not limited to, congestion mitigation, rural interstate widening, and the accelerated delivery of strategic transportation improvements over and above the transportation improvements program generally supported by the state highway fund. To respond to a transportation system failure, an imminent threat of a failure, or other emergency, which use may be eligible for reimbursement from the federal government.
Apr 13, 2026 · Passed 69–23 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY USED FOR CAMPING This bill requires the department of transportation to develop and implement a policy regarding the collection, storage, claiming, and disposal of personal property used for camping from (i) the shoulder, berm, or right-of-way of a state or interstate highway; or (ii) under a bridge or overpass, or within an underpass, of a state or interstate highway.
Apr 15, 2025 · Failed 23–73 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Climate & energy44 with · 0 against45 votes
Most contested
- Yes
Present law provides that it is the duty of the commissioner of environment and conservation, or the commissioner's duly authorized representative or deputy commissioner, as applicable, to enter into an agreement or contract with county health departments whereby the departments would implement the law relative to subsurface sewage disposal systems in their respective jurisdiction.
Mar 31, 2025 · Failed 44–46 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
ON MARCH 16, 2026, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 803, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill to add to present law concerning sewerage systems using land application. Present law prohibits new construction of, or making any change in a public water supply or public sewerage system, until the plans for such new construction or change have been submitted to and approved by TDEC.
Apr 8, 2026 · Passed 59–33 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
This bill prohibits an agency from disseminating, proposing, or finalizing any regulatory action by promulgating rules or a similar action for a substance, mixture, or chemical related to drinking water, water pollution control, hazardous substances, contaminated site remediation, air quality, or solid or hazardous waste handling unless the following criteria is met: All scientific and technical information relied on to support the regulatory action is based upon the best available science.
Apr 7, 2025 · Passed 62–27 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Housing & rent25 with · 3 against28 votes
Most contested
- Yes
Present law provides that the maximum effective rate of interest per annum for home loans is set at an amount equal to two percentage points above the most recent weighted average yield of the accepted offers of the Federal National Mortgage Association's current free market system auction for commitments to purchase conventional home mortgages (FNMA Auction).
Mar 27, 2025 · Failed 23–70 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY USED FOR CAMPING This bill requires the department of transportation to develop and implement a policy regarding the collection, storage, claiming, and disposal of personal property used for camping from (i) the shoulder, berm, or right-of-way of a state or interstate highway; or (ii) under a bridge or overpass, or within an underpass, of a state or interstate highway.
Apr 15, 2025 · Failed 23–73 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
On and after July 1, 2025, this bill prohibits a landlord from prohibiting a tenant or tenant's guest from lawfully possessing, carrying, transporting, or storing a firearm, any part of a firearm, or firearm ammunition in the tenant's home, apartment, or business; in a vehicle located in a parking area provided for tenants or tenants' guests by the landlord of the leased premises; or in other locations controlled by the landlord as necessary to enter or exit the tenant's home, apartment, or business, to enter or exit the leased premises, or to enter or exit a vehicle located on the leased…
Mar 9, 2026 · Passed 72–22 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Foreign affairs & defense12 with · 6 against18 votes
Most contested
- No
This bill clarifies that the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and the World Economic Forum have no jurisdiction in this state. This state and its political subdivisions must not be compelled to enforce, or collaborate with the enforcement of, requirements or mandates issued by the World Health Organization, the United Nations, or the World Economic Forum.
Apr 17, 2025 · Passed 72–25 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
This bill enacts the "Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act," which generally prohibits a department, division, office, board, commission, or institution of this state ("state agency") from (i) using the term "West Bank" to refer to Judea and Samaria in a guidance, rule, material, briefing, press release, communication, or work product document prepared by a state agency and (ii) using state funds to create official government material that refers to Judea and Samaria as "West Bank." However, this bill authorizes the executive head of a state agency to waive the prohibition if the executive head…
Mar 9, 2026 · Passed 70–22 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
This bill enacts the "Tennessee Procurement Protection Act," the purpose of which is to ensure that suppliers to the state and to political subdivisions of this state are safe, reliable, and free from undue influence and control from foreign adversaries. As used in this bill, a "foreign adversary" means a country designated by the United States department of commerce under 15 CFR 791.4 on January 1, 2025, and as amended thereafter.
Apr 7, 2026 · Passed 73–22 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Technology & privacy10 with · 1 against11 votes
Most contested
- Yes
This bill requires each LEA and public charter school that serves students in any of the grades K-5 to prohibit all of the following: Students in those grades from accessing digital devices at school. Teachers and other employees of the LEA or public charter school from using a digital device to provide instruction to students in those grades. Teachers and other employees of the LEA or public charter school from administering an assessment to students in those grades in an electronic format.
Apr 2, 2026 · Failed 23–71 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Present law requires each LEA to adopt an internet acceptable use policy that includes provisions that: (1) Are designed to prohibit certain inappropriate use by school district employees and students of the school district's computers via the internet; (2) Seek to prevent access by students to material that the school district deems to be harmful to juveniles; (3) Select technology for the LEA's computers having internet access that prevent access to pornography, obscenity, and materials that are harmful to minors; (4) Establish appropriate measures to be taken against persons who violate…
Apr 22, 2026 · Passed 69–19 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
PROHIBITED ACTIONS In order to ensure that this state provides an attractive environment for investment in broadband technology by establishing certainty regarding the regulatory treatment of that technology, consistent with the decisions of the federal communications commission to preempt certain state actions that are not in accordance with such commission's policies, present law prohibits the Tennessee public utility commission from exercising jurisdiction of any type over or relating to broadband services, regardless of the entity providing the service, except as provided in present law.
Mar 3, 2025 · Passed 71–18 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Where they stood out
Voted against most of their party on 12 of 622 party-divided votes on file.
Most often on: Rights & public safety (4), Foreign affairs & defense (2), Transportation (1)
Criminal Offenses - As enacted, increases the penalty for assaulting a first responder from a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory fine of $5,000 and a mandatory minimum of 30 days incarceration to a Class E felony with a mandatory fine of…
What it does: Abstract summarizes the bill.
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 7–12, Republicans 67–3
Apr 22, 2026Official record ↗
Election Laws - As introduced, requires the legislative body of each municipality to change the date of municipal elections to coincide with the August primary or November general election; makes municipal elections partisan; standardizes…
What it does: Present law authorizes a municipality to have their elections coincide with August or November general elections, or the dates of an election for the legislative body of a municipality can vary depending on a variety…
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 2–20, Republicans 65–6
Apr 21, 2026Official record ↗
Driver Licenses - As enacted, requires driver license station staff to inquire of applicants whether the applicant would like a driver license that complies with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005 or does not comply with such act; makes other…
What it does: Present law provides the application requirements for a driver license, instruction permit, intermediate driver license, and photo identification card. This bill requires the staff at a driver license station to inqui…
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 10–11, Republicans 63–7
Apr 21, 2026Official record ↗
Constitutional Amendments - Proposes an amendment to Article VII, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee to change the date of elections for judicial and other civil officers, excluding assessors of property, from the first Thursday in…
What it does: ON MARCH 26, 2026, THE SENATE COMPLETED THE FIRST READING OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 551, AS AMENDED. ON MARCH 30, 2026, THE SENATE COMPLETED THE SECOND READING OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 551. ON APRIL 2, 2026, THE SE…
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 7–11, Republicans 67–0
Apr 21, 2026Official record ↗
Military - As enacted, recognizes the United States space force as a distinct branch of the United States armed forces by adding the space force to definitions and provisions related to the military. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 6; Title 8;…
What it does: Present law recognizes the army, navy, air force, marine corps, and coast guard as distinct branches of the United States armed forces and groups them collectively under the broader term "armed forces" or "armed force…
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 6–10, Republicans 71–1
Apr 16, 2026Official record ↗
Their votes on the most contested roll calls
The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank
- No
With most of their party · Failed 36–32 · Yes 36–No 32 · Democrats 0–19, Republicans 36–13
Apr 9, 2026Official record ↗
- No
With most of their party · Failed 42–40 · Yes 42–No 40 · Democrats 0–21, Republicans 42–19
Apr 21, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Failed 44–46 · Yes 44–No 46 · Democrats 21–0, Republicans 23–46
Mar 31, 2025Official record ↗
- No
With most of their party · Passed 52–43 · Yes 52–No 43 · Democrats 0–21, Republicans 52–22
Apr 13, 2026Official record ↗
- No
With most of their party · Passed 54–39 · Yes 54–No 39 · Democrats 0–22, Republicans 54–17
Apr 23, 2026Official record ↗
- No
With most of their party · Failed 48–27 · Yes 48–No 27 · Democrats 0–20, Republicans 48–7
Apr 3, 2025Official record ↗
- No
With most of their party · Failed 56–32 · Yes 56–No 32 · Democrats 0–22, Republicans 56–10
Mar 9, 2026Official record ↗
- No
With most of their party · Passed 54–31 · Yes 54–No 31 · Democrats 0–21, Republicans 54–10
Apr 21, 2026Official record ↗
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
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HB 47 · TN HOUSE
Education - As enacted, authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to allow schools in the LEA or the public charter school, as applicable, to display the Ten Commandments, the first sentence of the…
Motion: MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT
ON MARCH 19, 2026, THE SENATE SUBSTITUTED HOUSE BILL 47 FOR SENATE BILL 303, ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1, AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 47, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 adds a preamble and rewrites the substantive provisions of this bill to require each local board of education and governing body of a public charter school to require all schools under their administration to display the Ten Commandments, the first sentence of the second paragraph of the preamble to the Declaration of Independence, and the preamble to the United States Constitution in a prominent location in each school building in order to…
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HB 1707 · TN HOUSE
Immigration - As enacted, requires, until February 1, 2029, each court to cooperate with the U.S. department of homeland security and federal immigration authorities acting in the enforcement of federal immigration law; authorizes, until…
Motion: MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT
ON APRIL 2, 2026, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 1707, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites the bill to, instead, require each court to cooperate with the United States department of homeland security ("department") and federal immigration authorities acting in the enforcement of federal immigration law. This amendment authorizes a judge who obstructs lawful operations by the department or such authorities to be referred to the board of judicial conduct for proceedings and any findings by the board that the judge committed judicial misconduct may be cause for removal.
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HB 1708 · TN HOUSE
Motor Vehicles - As enacted, adds certain language comprehension requirements for certain driver licenses; requires documentation as a U.S. citizen or lawfully permitted in the U.S. for certain vehicle registrations; requires documentation…
Motion: MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The Uniform Classified and Commercial Driver License Act of 1988 requires the department of safety to examine every applicant for a driver license, intermediate driver license, learner permit, temporary driver license, temporary learner permit, and temporary intermediate driver license. Such examination may include a written examination. WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS If an applicant for a driver license or intermediate driver license is unable to speak and read in English, then this bill authorizes the written examination required for licensure to be administered in a language other than English.
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HB 2314 · TN HOUSE
Obscenity and Pornography - As enacted, prohibits the issuance of a license to operate certain adult-oriented establishments unless certain signage is posted. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51 and Title 39. HB2314 has been assigned Public…
Motion: MESSAGE CALENDAR 2 MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT
ON APRIL 6, 2026, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 2314, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 makes the following changes: • Removes the requirement for signs posted at each entrance of the establishment no smaller than 8 1/2" x 11" to have the required language printed in at least 48-point type in boldface, block letters, centered on the sign, and that the letters must be black on a white background.
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HB 2366 · TN HOUSE
Tourism - As enacted, requires the department of tourist development to promulgate rules designating tourism development zones in this state as economic protection zones; places certain limitations on a local government blocking streets or…
Motion: MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 2
ON APRIL 6, 2026, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENTS #1 AND 2, AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 2366, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 makes the following changes: Changes the definition for the term "tourism development zone" to have the same meaning as the one in present law. Removes the prohibition for a local government to ingress or egress into a tourism development zone by private or commercial vehicles or pedestrian traffic.
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SB 1493 · TN HOUSE
Computers and Electronic Processing - As enacted, requires TACIR to study artificial intelligence and submit a report to the governor and both speakers by January 31, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 33; Title 39 and Title 47. Companion…
Motion: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 4 BY ZACHARY PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION
This bill creates a Class A felony offense for an individual, for-profit corporation, nonprofit corporation, or other business entity to knowingly train artificial intelligence to do any of the following: Encourage or otherwise support the act of suicide. Encourage or otherwise support the act of criminal homicide. Provide emotional support, including through open-ended conversations with a user. Develop an emotional relationship with, or otherwise act as a companion to, an individual.
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SB 1585 · TN HOUSE
Education - As enacted, revises the assessment testing requirements for students who participate in the education savings account (ESA) program. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 48; Title 49 and Title 67. Companion bill has…
Motion: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION
ON APRIL 22, 2026, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1. SENATE BILL 1585, AS AMENDED, FAILED TO RECEIVE A CONSTITUTIONAL MAJORITY. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill to revise the assessment testing requirements for students who participate in the education savings account (ESA) program. Present law requires, as a condition of participating in the ESA program, participating students in grades three through 11 must be annually administered the TCAP tests for math and English language arts, or successor tests authorized by the state board of education for math and English language arts.
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SB 1585 · TN HOUSE
Education - As enacted, revises the assessment testing requirements for students who participate in the education savings account (ESA) program. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 48; Title 49 and Title 67. Companion bill has…
Motion: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION
ON APRIL 22, 2026, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1. SENATE BILL 1585, AS AMENDED, FAILED TO RECEIVE A CONSTITUTIONAL MAJORITY. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill to revise the assessment testing requirements for students who participate in the education savings account (ESA) program. Present law requires, as a condition of participating in the ESA program, participating students in grades three through 11 must be annually administered the TCAP tests for math and English language arts, or successor tests authorized by the state board of education for math and English language arts.
Official summary — read the bill text ↗
SB 1585 · TN HOUSE
Education - As enacted, revises the assessment testing requirements for students who participate in the education savings account (ESA) program. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 48; Title 49 and Title 67. Companion bill has…
Motion: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 8 BY PEARSON PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION
ON APRIL 22, 2026, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1. SENATE BILL 1585, AS AMENDED, FAILED TO RECEIVE A CONSTITUTIONAL MAJORITY. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill to revise the assessment testing requirements for students who participate in the education savings account (ESA) program. Present law requires, as a condition of participating in the ESA program, participating students in grades three through 11 must be annually administered the TCAP tests for math and English language arts, or successor tests authorized by the state board of education for math and English language arts.
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