SB1379Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to child care.
Introduced by Bo Watson, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, allows a child care agency to lease or purchase underutilized property from local education agencies; classifies a child care family home as residential property for certain purposes, including zoning and building codes; permits a host-school's fire inspection and facilities to be sufficient for a child care agency's provisional license under the department of human services. - Amends TCA Title 13; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
April 29, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 14, 2025
86
Yes
9
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
95 representatives recorded in this House 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 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 Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/31/2025
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0148)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 1
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0262)
Passed H., Ayes 86, Nays 9, 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. 276
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
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