Calendar & Rules Committee suspends 25‑bill limit and advances dozens of bills to Monday and Thursday calendars The Tennessee House Calendar and Rules Committee voted to suspend its 25‑bill daily limit for upcoming Monday and Thursday calendars, removed several items from the consent calendar after an objection, and rolled multiple bills to the final calendar, with one recorded opposition to a motion to roll selected items.

The Tennessee House is shaking things up by suspending its 25-bill limit, paving the way for an unprecedented number of bills to hit the floor this week!

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Votes at a glance: multiple bills and resolutions recommended to calendar by Senate Finance committee The Finance Committee recommended several bills and resolutions to the calendar, including Senate Bill 20-40 (PBM/pharmacy ownership restrictions), SJR 7-22 (support for Israel), SB 1871 (DGS authority), SB 1887 (tourism definitions), SB 2026 (livestock indemnity), SB 677 (AI teacher training), SB 172 (hunger-free campus grants), and others; recorded tallies are listed below.

The Senate Finance Committee has made pivotal recommendations for a slew of bills, including crucial measures on pharmacy ownership restrictions, support for Israel, and hunger-free campus grants.

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Committee advances 10 bills to calendar and rules; votes at a glance The Finance, Ways and Means Committee advanced 10 bills to calendar and rules on March 17, 2026, including unanimous or near-unanimous approvals for several administrative and agency measures. Vote tallies and brief descriptions are listed below.

The Tennessee House Finance Committee just advanced 10 significant bills, including the unanimous Rescue Squad Recognition Act and a controversial new driving law—what will this mean for residents?

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Committee outcomes: commissions pay timing advances, junk-fee bill fails, consumer-protection changes pass The Commerce and Labor Committee moved several budgets to finance, passed legislation clarifying AG authority and bank-consumer rules, approved SB2024 (commission pay timing) and defeated SB1991 (Junk Fee Prevention Act); SB1827 (precious-metals legal tender) was rolled for two weeks.

Tennessee's Senate Commerce and Labor Committee has made waves by advancing a key bill on commission pay timing while a major junk-fee prevention proposal met its demise.

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Senate State & Local Government Committee advances resolutions and bills, debates limits on holding multiple offices The committee moved a prayer-revival resolution and several bills to the calendar, adopted an amendment limiting elected officials to holding only one office at a time (grandfathering current holders), and passed two commemorative resolutions. Votes were recorded for each item.

Tennessee's Senate Committee sparks debate over prayer in government and limits on holding multiple offices as they advance key resolutions and bills!

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Committee weighs rule changes: amendment to Rule 12 defeated; Rule 12 change advanced and Rule 29 deferred for community notice Committee debated changes to Rule 12 (removing honorary resolutions) and Rule 29 (automatic deferral for large-scale rezones). An amendment to restore Rule 12.3 (the 'Murphy rule') was defeated; the committee advanced the Rule 12 change to full council and deferred Rule 29 by one meeting to allow a sponsor-led process and planning input.

Tensions rose as the committee debated significant changes to Rule 12, ultimately advancing a controversial motion while defeating an amendment that sparked heated discussion.

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Tennessee Committee Approves Rule Changes for Asbestos Program and Educational Standards The joint government operations committee endorses asbestos program management and education updates.

Tennessee's Joint Committee is making waves with proposed rule changes that could reshape financial assistance, educational standards, and environmental regulations for the better!

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Tennessee House Committee reviews 57 bills for upcoming sessions Members of the Tennessee House Committee advance multiple bills to Monday's regular calendar.

The Tennessee House Committee tackled an ambitious agenda of 57 bills, pushing key legislation forward that could reshape community needs.

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Tennessee Commerce Committee adjourns until 2026 after rolling two key bills Committee postpones house bills 378 and 905 to next year amid unresolved discussions.

Tennessee's Commerce Committee wraps up 2025 by postponing two significant house bills, signaling a year of further deliberation ahead!

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Vice Chairman Rush Bricken handles emergency duties during cruise Rush Bricken assumes emergency responsibilities, thanked for his efforts on board last week.

Tennessee's Vice Chairman Rush Bricken stepped up in a time of need, showcasing the power of teamwork in governance!

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Health committee rolls bill for one week amid member impasse Committee votes to delay bill for one week due to unfinished discussions among members.

Tennessee's House Insurance Committee faces a critical impasse, forcing a unanimous decision to delay a vital bill for a week—what's at stake?

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Committee questions FDA product approval amid confusion over numbers Committee discusses FDA product approvals, revealing discrepancies in reported numbers.

Tennessee lawmakers are raising eyebrows as they uncover shocking discrepancies in FDA product approvals, questioning why only 34 products have been cleared despite claims of 400 waiting in the pipeline.

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Tennessee Legislative Committee Introduces Members and Shares Fun Facts New Tennessee legislative committee members introduce themselves and share personal anecdotes.

Tennessee's legislative committee kicked off with laughter and quirky anecdotes, revealing the fun side of politics as new members shared their unique stories!

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Committee establishes quorum and introduces new members Committee conducts roll call and facilitates introductions to welcome new members

Tennessee's Government Operations Committee just kicked off an important meeting, welcoming new members and setting the stage for impactful decisions that could reshape community governance!

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Tennessee lawmakers clash over firearms policy in committee room debate Committee debates firearms policy, emphasizing the need to avoid appearances of impropriety and intimidation.

Tennessee lawmakers faced a fiery debate over firearms in committee rooms, raising questions about ethics, public safety, and the very trust in our legislative process.

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