20:30 → 23:07(2m 37s)
Chair opened the Senate, called for the invocation and the pledge. Senator Wally delivered an invocation asking for wisdom for members and staff; the pledge to the U.S. and Tennessee flags followed.
Daily floor session of the Tennessee Senate during the 2026 legislative session: invocation and pledge, roll call and quorum, introduction and referral of multiple bills and resolutions, extended debate and passage of several bills including a pilot to allow county magistrates (House Bill 22-51), a tourism development zone revenue allocation bill (Senate Bill 16-72), and a measure expanding when deadly force may be used to protect property (Senate Bill 18-47). Several other bills were adopted by voice or recorded vote; the body adjourned to reconvene the following day.
