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Joseph Hensley

State Senator · Tennessee Senate District 28

Bills introduced (144)

TNSB0599Passed

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, relative to state government.

Effective date(s) 05/22/2026, 07/01/2026 · May 27, 2026

Yes 88No 4Other 1
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TNSB0821Passed

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.

Effective date(s) 05/22/2026 · May 27, 2026

Yes 32No 0Other 0
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TNSB1847Passed

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to the defense of property.

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 · May 27, 2026

Yes 23No 5Other 0
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TNSB2385Passed

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 3, relative to economically disadvantaged students.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1032 · May 27, 2026

Yes 11No 0Other 0
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TNSB2318Passed

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to charter schools.

Effective date(s) 05/22/2026 · May 27, 2026

Yes 65No 18Other 0
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TNSB1912Passed

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to acceptable uses of technology provided by public schools.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 992 · May 26, 2026

Yes 11No 0Other 0
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TNSB2388Passed

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal justice.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1025 · May 26, 2026

Yes 9No 2Other 0
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TNSB2366Passed

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to health care.

Effective date(s) 05/05/2026 ,01/01/2027 · May 18, 2026

Yes 30No 0Other 0
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TNSB2412Passed

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 18; Title 29, Chapter 39 and Title 63, Chapter 6, Part 11, relative to civil actions.

Effective date(s) 05/05/2026, 07/01/2026 · May 18, 2026

Yes 74No 20Other 0
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TNSB2375Passed

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.

Effective date(s) 05/18/2026, 07/01/2026 · May 18, 2026

Yes 29No 0Other 0
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TNSB2352Passed

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 7; Title 8, Chapter 8 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to firearms.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 919 · May 18, 2026

Yes 7No 2Other 0
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TNSB1717Passed

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to domestic abuse.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 949 · May 15, 2026

Yes 7No 2Other 0
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Showing the 12 most recently active.

Recent votes

BillVote onVote
SJR0585

A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of James Rufus "JR" Armstrong of Germantown.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Test motion entry

February 2, 2026

Yes
SB2026

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 44, relative to indemnification for destroyed animals.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE:

March 4, 2026

Yes
HB7001

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration

May 7, 2026

Yes
HJR7017

A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Representative G.A. Hardaway.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur

May 7, 2026

Yes
HB7003

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16 and Chapter 742 of the Public Acts of 2026, relative to congressional districts.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration

May 7, 2026

Yes
HB7005

AN ACT to make appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026, in the administration, operation, and maintenance of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the various departments, institutions, offices, and agencies of the state; for certain state aid and obligations; for capital outlay, for the service of the public debt, for emergency and contingency; to repeal certain appropriations and any acts inconsistent herewith; to provide provisional continuing appropriations; and to establish certain provisions, limitations, and restrictions under which appropriations may be obligated and expended. This act makes appropriations for the purposes described above for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration

May 7, 2026

Yes
SJR7003

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Willis Jepson on being named the 2026 Tennessee Farmer of the Year for the Middle Tennessee region.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

May 7, 2026

Yes
SJR7003

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Willis Jepson on being named the 2026 Tennessee Farmer of the Year for the Middle Tennessee region.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

May 7, 2026

Yes
SJR7001

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Jeff Luttrell on the occasion of his retirement as Director of Schools for Wilson County Schools.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

May 7, 2026

Yes
SJR7001

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Jeff Luttrell on the occasion of his retirement as Director of Schools for Wilson County Schools.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

May 7, 2026

Yes
SJR7004

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Julia Long, 2026 Valedictorian of South Haven Christian School.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

May 7, 2026

Yes
SJR7004

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Julia Long, 2026 Valedictorian of South Haven Christian School.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

May 7, 2026

Yes
HB7002

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16, relative to congressional districts.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration

May 7, 2026

Yes
SJR7002

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Wes Fountain on the occasion of his retirement.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

May 7, 2026

Yes
SJR7002

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Wes Fountain on the occasion of his retirement.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

May 7, 2026

Yes
SB7005

AN ACT to make appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026, in the administration, operation, and maintenance of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the various departments, institutions, offices, and agencies of the state; for certain state aid and obligations; for capital outlay, for the service of the public debt, for emergency and contingency; to repeal certain appropriations and any acts inconsistent herewith; to provide provisional continuing appropriations; and to establish certain provisions, limitations, and restrictions under which appropriations may be obligated and expended. This act makes appropriations for the purposes described above for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026.

Senate · SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 2 PNV 0

May 6, 2026

Yes
SB7004

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16 and Chapter 742 of the Public Acts of 2026, relative to congressional districts.

Senate · SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

May 6, 2026

Yes
SJR1217

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Taylor Marie Chappell, 2026 Valedictorian of McEwen High School.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1604

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Jerry Nash for his outstanding contributions to children around the world through the advancement of Chess in Education.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HB2670

AN ACT to amend Chapter 33 of the Private Acts of 1985; as amended by Chapter 85 of the Private Acts of 2004; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Gleason.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
SJR1223

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Calli Mae Stephens, 2026 Valedictorian of Waverly Central High School.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
SJR1179

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Mery Diaz, 2026 Valedictorian of Bearden High School.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1584

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Jacey Dugger, 2026 Top Ten Senior of Mt. Pleasant High School.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1549

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis for its groundbreaking leadership in HIV/AIDS treatment, research, prevention, and compassionate care for children, families, and communities.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1546

A RESOLUTION to recognize Trooper William Bennett on the occasion of his retirement.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1587

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Kera Smithson, 2026 Top Ten Senior of Mt. Pleasant High School.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
SJR1168

A RESOLUTION to honor Mary Denise McNeal on her distinguished service to the State of Tennessee on the occasion of her retirement from the District Public Defender's Office for the 13th Judicial District.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1597

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Emma Claire Dicus, 2026 Top Ten Senior at Collinwood High School.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
SJR1211

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Maria Lucille Fussell, 2026 Salutatorian of Dickson County High School.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1607

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Freely Fest, a new music festival in Nashville.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
SB0855

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 12; Title 13; Title 29; Title 54; Title 64; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to municipal utilities.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 2

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1481

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Kylee Am, 2026 Salutatorian of Hixson High School.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
SJR1220

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Keely Nicole Melton, 2026 Valedictorian of McEwen High School.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1560

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate the Overton Park Shell on the celebration of its ninetieth anniversary.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
SJR1272

A RESOLUTION to commend Mitchell McCook for exemplary service as a legislative intern.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1582

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Dustin Frank, Brian Fernandez, Anthony Blackwell, and Terry McConkey for providing aid during an incident at Kefauver Park.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
SJR1213

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Shelby Clark, 2026 Salutatorian of East Hickman High School.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
SJR1219

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Easton Cade Turner, 2026 Valedictorian of McEwen High School.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
SJR1236

A RESOLUTION to honor Reverend Jeff Kane of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Columbia on the occasion of his retirement.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
SJR1182

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Glenn Jacobs on his exemplary tenure as Knox County Mayor.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1554

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Seth Sparks, 2026 Salutatorian at Austin-East High School.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1485

A RESOLUTION to honor the students of Dresden High School on receiving the Anne Dallas Dudley Award.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
SB0232

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 7, relative to polling places.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1

April 23, 2026

Yes
SJR1267

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Liya Rakeshbhai Patel, 2026 Valedictorian of Cumberland County High School.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1596

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Tessa Blair Littrell, 2026 Top Ten Senior at Collinwood High School.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1603

A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Akilah DaSilva, DeEbony Groves, Joe Perez, and Taurean Sanderlin on the eighth anniversary of their deaths.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
SJR1187

A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Isaiah Nathaniel Peddicord of Harriman.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
SJR1227

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Samuel Jared, 2026 Valedictorian at South Haven Christian School.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
SJR1262

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Brynn Smith upon being named to the South Atlantic Conference Carolinas All-Conference Second Team.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
SJR1205

A RESOLUTION to honor Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler on his outstanding career in law enforcement.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1491

A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of William Thomas "W.T." Housley of Apison.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1600

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Ellie Reese Blalock, 2026 Top Ten Senior at Collinwood High School.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HB2422

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to assessments.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1590

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Brianca Divine, 2026 Top Ten Senior of Mt. Pleasant High School.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1562

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Steve Hunley for his many contributions to Knox County and the State of Tennessee.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1594

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Patch Craig, 2026 Top Ten Senior at Collinwood High School.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
SB2733

AN ACT to amend Chapter 33 of the Private Acts of 1985; as amended by Chapter 85 of the Private Acts of 2004; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Gleason.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1609

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Ricky Woods upon his induction into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
HJR1490

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Byrdstown Water Department, TAUD Region 4 Best Tasting Water Contest winner.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes
SJR1183

A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Connie Sue Long Achenbach of Knoxville.

Senate · FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

April 23, 2026

Yes