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SB0990Introduced in the Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8 and Title 50, relative to E-Verify.

Passed

Introduced by Joseph Hensley, District 28

What does this bill do?

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Official description

As enacted, defines for purposes of the Tennessee Lawful Employment Act, a "private employer" as any person who is required by federal law and regulations to report remuneration paid to at least one employee; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 50.

Where it stands

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 622

March 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 1 · March 3, 2026

6

Yes

2

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

What do people think?

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How would you vote on this bill?

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See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Steve Southerland9Not Voting
Bo Watson11Yes
Ken Yager12Yes
Shane Reeves14Yes
Paul Bailey15No
John Stevens24Yes
Jack Johnson27Yes
Raumesh Akbari29No
Brent Taylor31Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

  4. Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025

  5. Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025

  6. Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

  7. Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026

  8. Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 1

  9. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026

  10. Companion House Bill substituted

  11. Sponsor(s) Added.

  12. Comp. became Pub. Ch. 622

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