SB1149Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 5, relative to funeral directors and embalmers.
Introduced by Rusty Crowe, District 3
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, authorizes a funeral director applicant who was not previously licensed in this state to substitute one year of apprenticeship with an associate degree from a college accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education or completion of a program of study in funeral service education. - Amends TCA Title 62, Chapter 5.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 198
April 28, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 · March 18, 2025
8
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 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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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
| Ken Yager | 12 | Yes |
| Shane Reeves | 14 | Yes |
| Paul Bailey | 15 | Yes |
| John Stevens | 24 | Yes |
| Jack Johnson | 27 | Yes |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/27/2025
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 198
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