Tennessee Bills

Budget Procedures - As introduced, deletes requirements that budget document includes personal income statement for calendar year 1977 and actual state appropriations for fiscal year 1977-1978. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 52.

Appropriations - As introduced, makes appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain legislative enactments passed during the 2025 session of the 114th General Assembly; earmarks sufficient state funds for the purpose of funding any bill naming a highway or bridge in honor of a service member killed in action. -

Bond Issues - As introduced, authorizes the state, acting by resolution of its funding board, to issue and sell its bonds and bond anticipation notes for certain purposes. -

Taxes - As introduced, adds the office of legislative budget analysis as a recipient of the annual report submitted by the commissioner of revenue to the members of the committees of the house of representatives and the senate with subject matter jurisdiction over finance-related matters on franchise and excise tax credits claimed under present law. - Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 67.

Taxes - As introduced, requires 50 percent of collections of the recordation tax levied on transfers of realty to be remitted to each county; requires counties to use such funds for transportation infrastructure, schools, and other nonrecurring expenses. - Amends TCA Section 67-4-409.

Education, Higher - As introduced, requires the institute of American civics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to develop materials and curricula for a course in a baccalaureate degree program including American government or American history; requires each student enrolled in a public institution of higher education to complete a course of instruction that includes such curricula prior to the student obtaining a baccalaureate degree. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.

Memorials, Congress - Urges Congress to bring home the remains of the USS Intrepid sailors entombed in Libya. -

General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Urges the federal government to streamline the legal immigration process. -

Memorials, Recognition - McKinna Ward, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award -

Memorials, Recognition - Nicholas "Nico" Higgs, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award -

Memorials, Recognition - Rujena Dotson, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award -

Memorials, Recognition - John and Robyn LaCook, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award -

Memorials, Recognition - Brandi Smith, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award -

Memorials, Recognition - Walden's Ridge Civic Center, National Register of Historic Places -

Memorials, Heroism - Captain William Maxwell, Signal Mountain Fire Department -

Memorials, Heroism - Firefighter Matthew McDowell, Signal Mountain Fire Department -

Memorials, Heroism - Lieutenant Christopher Wieniewitz, Signal Mountain Fire Department -

Memorials, Heroism - Firefighter Etta Schafer, Signal Mountain Fire Department -

Memorials, Heroism - Lieutenant Jay Sharp, Signal Mountain Fire Department -

Memorials, Heroism - Engineer J.P. Durham, Signal Mountain Fire Department -

Memorials, Recognition - Tennessee veterans -

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Jessica Antoniak, DeKalb West Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Galen Brown, DeKalb Middle School Teacher of the Year -

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Jon Jones, DeKalb County High School Teacher of the Year -

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Christina Merriman, Smithville Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Diana Moon, Northside Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

Memorials, Sports - Abbi Alexander -

Memorials, Retirement - Jerry Williams -

Memorials, Recognition - Forrest School, Anne Dallas Dudley Award -

Memorials, Sports - Maliyah Glasper, 2026 TSSAA Class 2A Miss Basketball -

Memorials, Recognition - Kaycee Mae Pratt -

Memorials, Interns - Ayanna Jackson -

Memorials, Retirement - Gwyn Jennings -

Memorials, Death - Gayle Duncan Gilmer -

Memorials, Recognition - Brodie Melzoni, John Maher Builders Scholar-Athlete -

Memorials, Recognition - Katie Mason, John Maher Builders Scholar-Athlete -

Memorials, Interns - Seth Koenes -

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Dominic Santiago, Valedictorian, Cordova High School -

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Mason Marchan, Salutatorian, Cordova High School -

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Dariana Sanchez Arredondo, Salutatorian, Raleigh-Egypt High School -

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Lilliana Mendez Medina, Valedictorian, Raleigh-Egypt High School -

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Dr. Bill Toungette,TNASSP Assistant Principal of the Year -

Memorials, Retirement - Coach Johnny Morgan -

Memorials, Personal Occasion - Barry and Connie Martin, 50th wedding anniversary -

Memorials, Recognition - Bethel University Action Team, SASP College National Championship -

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jacqueline Karp, Top Ten Senior, Zion Christian Academy -

Memorials, Sports - Gavin Johnson -

Memorials, Sports - Stephen Smith -

Memorials, Sports - Nisha Javagal -

Memorials, Sports - Marina Mason -

Memorials, Sports - Tristiano Alfano -

Memorials, Sports - Ava Sandberg -

Memorials, Sports - Houston Fulks -

Memorials, Sports - Christian Brown -

Memorials, Sports - Ella Ryan -

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Natalie Pratt, Brentwood High School Teacher of the Year -

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Blake Lannom, Franklin High School Teacher of the Year -

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Sharon Kozlowski, Centennial High School Teacher of the Year -

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Julie Raischel, Woodland Middle School Teacher of the Year -

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Gabrielle Key, Grassland Middle School Teacher of the Year -