HB2343Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to leave for teachers.
Introduced by Torrey Harris, District 91
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, revises law relative to leave for teachers. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration · April 23, 2026
31
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
31 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Education Committee
Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Education Administration Subcommittee for 2/17/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Education Committee
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/3/2026
Action def. in Education Committee to 3/10/2026
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
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0823)
Sponsor(s) Added.
Passed H., as am., Ayes 88, Nays 2, PNV 2
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA1089)
Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
Signed by H. Speaker
Signed by Senate Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 1022
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
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