SB1585Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 48; Title 49 and Title 67, relative to education.
Introduced by Jack Johnson, District 27
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, revises the assessment testing requirements for students who participate in the education savings account (ESA) program. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 48; Title 49 and Title 67.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
May 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 23, 2026
63
Yes
29
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
92 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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 Education Committee
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/18/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/23/2026
Re-refer to S. Cal Comm
Sponsor(s) Added.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0787)
Failed to pass Senate, Ayes 16, Nays 14
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/23/2026
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 22, Nays 11
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA1025)
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - HA1229)
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 3 - HA1230)
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 4 - HA1240)
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 9 - HA1252)
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 5 - HA1246)
Passed H., Ayes 54, Nays 39, PNV 0
Sponsor(s) Added.
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 1069
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
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