7:47 → 8:31(44s)
Chairman Watson called the committee to order, took the roll, and confirmed a quorum; he asked for any member announcements before beginning the calendar.
The Tennessee Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee met on April 20, 2026, advancing a broad set of bills to the full calendar, including a one‑year TANF fix for child‑care payments, a party‑affiliation registration change limiting primary switching, a pilot requiring proof‑of‑insurance at initial vehicle registration, and a $20 million workforce‑housing pilot. Committee members debated funding sources, local control, and implementation timelines and took votes on multiple items; several bills were rolled to tomorrow to address fiscal note and amendment uploads.
