SB0322Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-50-813, relative to state employees.
Introduced by Becky Massey, District 6
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, grants eligible employees leave of up to six workweeks because the employee is caring for a family member with a serious health condition. - Amends TCA Section 8-50-813.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 01/01/2026
May 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 22, 2025
89
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
90 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 |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | Yes |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 9 PNV 0
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/7/2025
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/14/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/15/2025
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2025
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/16/2025
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/16/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA0417)
Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0198)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 33, Nays 0
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0394)
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - HA0515)
Passed H., Ayes 89, Nays 1, PNV 0
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 423
Effective date(s) 01/01/2026
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