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Votes at a glance: House passes a series of bills on third reading (March 22, 2026)
Summary
On March 22 the Tennessee House passed multiple bills on third reading, including SB 2018 (retirement/Treasury cleanup), HB 1815 (jail medical clearance), SB 1758/HB1758 (school transportation provisions), HB 2141 (confidentiality for university athletic records), and SJR 647 (advisory-board appointment). Several votes were recorded 'passed with objection.'
The Tennessee House acted on a set of bills on third reading during its March 22 session. Key outcomes recorded in the day's proceedings include:
- SJR 647 (concurrence): Adopted to affirm Dr. Randall Davis's appointment to the University of Tennessee Hill Science Center advisory board; the clerk recorded a favorable voice vote.
- SB 2018 / HB 1907 (retirement cleanup, Treasury): Passed on third reading; sponsor described the bill as a technical and compliance-driven cleanup for the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System.
- HB 1815 (arrest and jail medical clearance): Passed after a committee amendment clarifying authority; the bill authorizes jail operators to refuse booking until required medical attention is provided and requires arresting agencies to secure healthcare-provider evaluations.
- SB 1758 / HB 1758 (school transportation): Passed; sponsor said the measure preserves local control and permits reliance on CDL medical certification or additional annual mental evaluations as locally determined.
- HB 2141 (confidentiality for intercollegiate athletic materials): Passed with committee amendment; sponsor said exemptions do not conceal state appropriations or prevent comptroller audits.
- HB 2536 (insurance-committee appointees): Passed with objection; floor debate raised concerns about concentrating appointment authority in the Commissioner of Finance and Administration.
These are not the full legislative package considered that day; the House also handled other routine items and resolutions, and several measures were adopted by voice vote or 'passed with objection' per the clerk's announcements.
