HB2542Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 50-7-303, relative to suitable work requirements.
Introduced by William Lamberth, District 44
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, removes a requirement that work be deemed suitable for a claimant if certain criteria are met and a claimant's gross weekly wages equal or exceed certain threshold percentages of the claimant's weekly wage for insured work for the quarter of the base period when the claimant's wages were greatest. - Amends TCA Section 50-7-303.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/21/2026
May 27, 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 21, 2026
27
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
33 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 |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
Sponsor(s) Added.
P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee
Assigned to s/c Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee
Placed on cal. Commerce Committee for 3/4/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/5/2026
H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/9/2026
Objected to on Consent Calendar.
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Passed H., Ayes 70, Nays 15, PNV 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
Passed Senate, Ayes 27, Nays 6
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. 1043
Effective date(s) 05/21/2026
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