SB1873Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Section 41-24-113 and Section 70-1-309, relative to state employees.
Introduced by Jack Johnson, District 27
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, makes various changes regarding employment with this state and state employment benefits. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Section 41-24-113 and Section 70-1-309.
Where it stands
Re-ref. Calendar and Rules Committee
April 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 21, 2026
42
Yes
40
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
86 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | No |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | Yes |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | No |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | No |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Not Voting |
| Jeremy Faison | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/7/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 10, Nays 1 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA0989)
Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0864)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 23, Nays 4
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0786)
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - HA0899)
Failed to pass H., Ayes 42, Nays 40, PNV 4
Re-ref. Calendar and Rules Committee
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