HB1977Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to educators.
Introduced by Mark White, District 83
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Teacher Residency Program Act." - Amends TCA Title 49.
Where it stands
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/20/2026
April 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee · April 8, 2026
11
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
11 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | Yes |
| Michele Reneau | 27 | Yes |
| Esther Helton-Haynes | 30 | Yes |
| Monty Fritts | 32 | Yes |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | Yes |
| John Clemmons | 55 | Yes |
| Ronnie Glynn | 67 | Yes |
| Aron Maberry | 68 | Yes |
| Jay Reedy | 74 | Yes |
| Joe Towns | 84 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Education Committee - Government Operations for Review
Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Education Administration Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/10/2026
Action def. in Education Committee to 3/17/2026
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/17/2026
Action def. in Education Committee to 3/24/2026
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/24/2026
Action def. in Education Committee to 4/1/2026
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/31/2026
Action def. in Education Committee to 4/8/2026
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 4/8/2026
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 4/8/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/8/2026
Placed behind the budget
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/20/2026
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