General Assembly, Statement Of Intent Or Position

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

A RESOLUTION to urge the State Board of Education to include in rules promulgated by the board to establish an appeal process for students subject to mandatory retention in third grade, a provision that requires an appeal be brought by a student's parent or guardian, and that an appeal be based only on an error in the data used to determine the student's proficiency in English language arts. [SR-14]
Urges the state board of education to include in rules promulgated by the board to establish an appeal process for students subject to mandatory retention in third grade, a provision that requires an appeal be brought by a student's parent or guardian, and that an appeal be based only on an error in the data used to determine the student's proficiency in English language arts.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Kelsey Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Education Committee on 02/22/2021

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

A RESOLUTION to urge the State Board of Education to include in rules promulgated by the board to establish an appeal process for students subject to mandatory retention in third grade, a provision that requires an appeal be brought by a student's parent or guardian, and that an appeal be based only on an error in the data used to determine the student's proficiency in English language arts. [SJR-143]
Urges the state board of education to include in rules promulgated by the board to establish an appeal process for students subject to mandatory retention in third grade, a provision that requires an appeal be brought by a student's parent or guardian, and that an appeal be based only on an error in the data used to determine the student's proficiency in English language arts.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Kelsey Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Education Committee on 02/22/2021

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

A RESOLUTION to recognize the importance of freedom of speech in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. [HJR-97]
Recognizes the importance of freedom of speech in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Sparks Def. To Summer Study In Civil Justice Subcommittee on 04/06/2021

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

A RESOLUTION relative to the state of the state address. [SJR-100]
Defines War Memorial Auditorium as chamber of the house of representatives for purpose of state of the state address.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Johnson Filed For Introduction on 02/08/2021

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Tennessee 112th General Assembly

A RESOLUTION to urge the State Board of Education to include in rules promulgated by the board to establish an appeal process for students subject to mandatory retention in third grade, a provision that requires an appeal be brought by a student's parent or guardian and that an appeal be based on an error in the data used to determine the student's proficiency in English language arts. [SR-7001]
Urges the state board of education to include in rules promulgated by the board to establish an appeal process for students subject to mandatory retention in third grade, a provision that requires an appeal be brought by a student's parent or guardian and that an appeal be based on an error in the data used to determine the student's proficiency in English language arts.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Kelsey Filed For Introduction on 01/22/2021

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

A RESOLUTION to support a constitutional amendment to set the number of United States Supreme Court Justices at nine. [SJR-49]
Urges Congress to propose to the states for ratification an amendment stating that the United States Supreme Court shall be composed of nine justices.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Bailey Action Def. In S/c Civil Justice Subcommittee To General Sub on 05/04/2021

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

A RESOLUTION relative to the commissioner of the Department of Education. [HR-3]
Declares a position of "No Confidence" in the commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Education.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bruce Griffey Withdrawn. on 02/10/2021

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

A RESOLUTION urging President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., to honor beloved Tennessean and cultural icon Dolly Parton with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. [SJR-15]
Urges President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., to honor Dolly Parton with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Heidi Campbell Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate State & Local Government Committee on 01/13/2021

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

A RESOLUTION to recognize racism as a public health threat. [HJR-10]
Recognizes racism as a public health threat.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Karen Camper Def. To Summer Study In Health Committee on 03/31/2021

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

A RESOLUTION to express the General Assembly's support for declaring April 17 as "Tennessee Flag Day." [HJR-9]
Expresses the General Assembly's support for declaring April 17 as "Tennessee Flag Day."

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jay Reedy Intro., Ref. To Naming & Designating on 01/12/2021

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

A RESOLUTION to recognize doulas as vital members of the childbirth team and acknowledge their positive effect on maternal and infant mortality disparities. [HJR-4]
Recognizes doulas as vital birth and community health workers.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Clemmons Signed By Governor. on 03/25/2021

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

Expresses disagreement and displeasure with TVA's decision to retire Bull Run Fossil Plant in Anderson County. [SR-19]
Expresses disagreement and displeasure with TVA's decision to retire Bull Run Fossil Plant in Anderson County.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Randy McNally Adopted, Ayes 29, Nays 0 on 04/04/2019

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

Encourages the bureau of TennCare to seek an appropriate federal Section 1115 demonstration waiver in order to expand access to evidence-based home visitation services for pregnant women and parents with infants facing medical, social, or environmental risks; encourages seeking additional funding opportunities for the home visitation programs. [SJR-183]
Encourages the bureau of TennCare to seek an appropriate federal Section 1115 demonstration waiver in order to expand access to evidence-based home visitation services for pregnant women and parents with infants facing medical, social, or environmental risks; encourages seeking additional funding opportunities for the home visitation programs.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Yarbro Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Commerce & Labor Committee on 02/11/2019

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

Encourages the bureau of TennCare to seek an appropriate federal Section 1115 demonstration waiver in order to expand access to evidence-based home visitation services for pregnant women and parents with infants facing medical, social, or environmental risks; encourages seeking additional funding opportunities for the home visitation programs. [SJR-182]
Encourages the bureau of TennCare to seek an appropriate federal Section 1115 demonstration waiver in order to expand access to evidence-based home visitation services for pregnant women and parents with infants facing medical, social, or environmental risks; encourages seeking additional funding opportunities for the home visitation programs.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Yarbro Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Commerce & Labor Committee on 02/11/2019

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

Authorizes governor to expand medicaid eligibility in accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to fully combat the opioid crisis in Tennessee. [SJR-170]
Authorizes governor to expand medicaid eligibility in accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to fully combat the opioid crisis in Tennessee.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Yarbro Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Commerce & Labor Committee on 02/11/2019

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

Encourages the bureau of TennCare to improve access to and quality of treatment for eligible Tennessee residents suffering from addiction to opiates and other substances by means of an appropriate federal Section 1115 waiver for medicaid services. [SJR-171]
Encourages the bureau of TennCare to improve access to and quality of treatment for eligible Tennessee residents suffering from addiction to opiates and other substances by means of an appropriate federal Section 1115 waiver for medicaid services.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Yarbro Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Commerce & Labor Committee on 02/11/2019

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

Authorizes governor to expand medicaid eligibility. [SJR-172]
Authorizes governor to expand medicaid eligibility.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Yarbro Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Commerce & Labor Committee on 02/11/2019

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

Urges facilities, programs, medical professionals, and caregivers in Tennessee to serve, support, and care for elderly with respect, consideration, and compassion. [SJR-168]
Urges facilities, programs, medical professionals, and caregivers in Tennessee to serve, support, and care for elderly with respect, consideration, and compassion.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rusty Crowe Ref. To Health Committee on 04/08/2019

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

Urges local education agencies to provide ACEs training for all teachers. [SJR-166]
Urges local education agencies to provide ACEs training for all teachers.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rusty Crowe Signed By Governor. on 04/30/2019

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

Expresses support for the Nation of Israel. [SJR-58]
Expresses support for the Nation of Israel.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Pody Signed By Governor. on 04/01/2019

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