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Votes at a glance: Senate final actions, key bills adopted on this floor day

Tennessee Senate · April 22, 2026

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Summary

The Senate recorded final actions on numerous House and Senate bills during the floor session, including adoption of the conference report for SB 7-14 (27-6) and multiple concurrences and final-passage votes on House bills and other Senate measures.

The Tennessee Senate completed votes on a broad set of measures during the floor session, moving many House bills, concurrences and conference reports to final action.

Key outcomes - Senate Bill 7-14 (conference committee report, local intervention/oversight for LEAs): adopted, Aye 27, Nay 6. Sponsor: Senator Taylor. (See full debate coverage.) - House Bill 14-64 (first-name numbering as read on the floor): Senate adopted substitution/concurrence (Ayes 33, No nays) as reported on the floor. Sponsor comments explained purpose and sponsor support was recorded. - House Bill 12-68 (restoring two judges to Shelby County / judgeship placement): adopted on final consideration; reported Ayes 22, Nays 4. Sponsor: Senator Taylor. Opponents raised allocation and constitutional concerns. - House Bill 3-97 (tourist development zone/stadium revenue allocation): adopted on final consideration, vote recorded as Ayes 31, No nays.

What this list does (and does not) show This itemized list records motions, concurrences and final-passage tally counts as announced on the Senate floor. It does not summarize every amendment or committee change; readers should consult the enrolled/official bill texts and the Secretary of the Senate for the official sequence of amendments and final engrossed versions.

Next steps Bills returned to the enrolling clerk or sent on to the other chamber or to the Governor as required by statute; motions to reconsider were generally tabled on passage unless otherwise noted on the floor.

For readers: if you are tracking a particular bill listed here, consult the Secretary of the Senate or the legislative website for the final enrolled text and any effective dates.