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Votes at a glance: key bills passed on the Senate floor (session summary)
Summary
The Senate adopted a wide slate of bills on the floor, including measures on magistrate pilots (HB22-51), TDZ revenue allocation (SB16-72), expanded use-of-force standards (SB18-47) and numerous administrative and regulatory updates. This roundup lists recorded outcomes and brief descriptions.
The Tennessee Senate moved and passed multiple bills during the day’s session. The floor adopted a mix of policy, administrative and ceremonial measures. Key outcomes and short descriptions follow.
- House Bill 22-51 — Passed (third and final): Pilot program allowing counties to appoint magistrates with felony‑plea authority removed by floor amendment; sponsors described judicial oversight and a limited pilot to relieve caseloads.
- Senate Bill 16-72 — Passed (third and final): Establishes a framework for allocating excess Tourism Development Zone revenue; places administration with the comptroller, creates a joint…
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