All Roll Calls
Yes: 410 • No: 103
TennesseeHB 0047114th General Assembly (2025-2026)House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to the display of historical documents.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Tennessee schools can display the Ten Commandments
Beginning July 1, 2026, Tennessee school boards and public charter school governing bodies can approve optional historical document displays. This applies to the 2026-2027 school year and every school year after that. Allowed texts are the Ten Commandments, the U.S. Constitution’s preamble, and the Declaration of Independence’s first sentence in its preamble’s second paragraph. Displays must teach students about these documents’ historical importance and role in local, state, and national cultural heritage. School authorities choose the size and placement, using an entryway, cafeteria, or common area where students will likely see them. Text must be at least 26-point and easy for students to read. Any Ten Commandments display must use the exact wording set by the law. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to donate money or materials for displays.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Jody Barrett
Republican • House
Rush Bricken
Republican • House
Gino Bulso
Republican • House
Ed Butler
Republican • House
Kip Capley
Republican • House
Tandy Darby
Republican • House
Elaine Davis
Republican • House
Clay Doggett
Republican • House
Rick Eldridge
Republican • House
Monty Fritts
Republican • House
Johnny Garrett
Republican • House
Rusty Grills
Republican • House
David B. Hawk
Republican • House
Tim Hicks
Republican • House
Timothy Hill
Republican • House
Bud Hulsey
Republican • House
Kelly Keisling
Republican • House
Justin Lafferty
Republican • House
Mary Littleton
Republican • House
Susan M. Lynn
Republican • House
Aron Maberry
Republican • House
Greg Martin
Republican • House
Jake McCalmon
Republican • House
Jerome Moon
Republican • House
Powers
Affiliation unavailable
Kevin D. Raper
Republican • House
Reeves
Affiliation unavailable
Michele Reneau
Republican • House
Tim Rudd
Republican • House
Paul Sherrell
Republican • House
William Slater
Republican • House
Mike Sparks
Republican • House
Tom Stinnett
Republican • House
Chris Todd
Republican • House
Todd Warner
Republican • House
Dave Wright
Republican • House
Jason Zachary
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/23/2026
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026
Yes: 27 • No: 5
House vote • 4/23/2026
FLOOR VOTE: MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 4/23/2026
Yes: 70 • No: 17
Senate vote • 3/19/2026
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/19/2026
Yes: 27 • No: 6
Senate vote • 3/19/2026
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/19/2026
Yes: 27 • No: 6
House vote • 2/12/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 2/12/2026
Yes: 69 • No: 25
House vote • 2/12/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 2/12/2026
Yes: 75 • No: 17
House vote • 2/12/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 2/12/2026
Yes: 75 • No: 17
House vote • 2/9/2026
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/9/2026
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/3/2026
HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Yes: 15 • No: 4
House vote • 2/3/2026
HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Yes: 15 • No: 4
House vote • 3/18/2025
HOUSE EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 5 • No: 1
House vote • 3/18/2025
HOUSE EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 5 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
5/14/2026Pub. Ch. 924
5/14/2026Signed by Governor.
5/7/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.
5/6/2026HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
5/5/2026SenateSigned by H. Speaker
4/30/2026HouseEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
4/30/2026HouseConference Committee report adopted, Ayes 27, Nayes 5
4/23/2026SenateConf. comm. report adopted, Ayes 70, Nays 17 PNV 0
4/23/2026HouseConference Committee appointed. (Pody, Walley, Oliver)
4/16/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/16/2026
4/14/2026SenateConf. comm. appointed. (Reps. Hale, Darby, Zachary, Towns)
4/14/2026HouseH. refused to recede from its non-concurrence of SA no. 1
4/14/2026HouseH. Placed on Message Calendar
4/13/2026HouseSenate refused to recede from amendment
4/9/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/9/2026
4/7/2026SenateH. nonconcurred in S. am. no. 1 HB0047
4/2/2026HouseH. Placed on Message Calendar for 4/2/2026
3/30/2026HousePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 6
3/19/2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0682)
3/19/2026SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
3/19/2026SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
2/19/2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
2/12/2026HousePassed H., Ayes 75, Nays 17, PNV 1
2/12/2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
2/12/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
Introduced
SA0682
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