SB1316Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 20; Title 33; Title 38; Title 40; Title 52; Title 55; Title 62; Title 63; Title 68; Title 70 and Title 76, relative to the Less is More Act of 2025.
Introduced by Jack Johnson, District 27
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, enacts the "Less is More Act of 2025." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 20; Title 33; Title 38; Title 40; Title 52; Title 55; Title 62; Title 63; Title 68; Title 70 and Title 76.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 524
May 27, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0 · April 2, 2025
8
Yes
1
No
0
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?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Jeff Yarbro | 21 | Yes |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | Yes |
| Edward Jackson | 25 | Yes |
| Page Walley | 26 | Yes |
| Sara Kyle | 30 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 3/12/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/25/2025
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Commerce & Labor Committee 3-25-2025
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 4/2/2025
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 4/2/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular 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
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/17/2025
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/17/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Companion House Bill substituted
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 524
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