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Tom Hatcher

Republican. Senate, district 2.

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Bills they sponsored

53 bills sponsored this session

revises provisions relating to the assessment and collection of fees for the inspection and copying of public records. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 6 and Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5SB 2540 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Recreational Areas - As enacted, expands the purposes for which monies from the Ocoee River recreation and economic development fund may be expended by the Ocoee River recreation and economic development fund board; replSB 2528 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2026
Signed by Governor.
Children - As enacted, allows a high school student who is older than 16 but younger than 19 to work in a child care center outside of school hours or during school hours through a work-based learning program if the studSB 2525 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2026
Signed by Governor.
Child Custody and Support - As enacted, requires a court to include written findings of fact as to whether certain limitations in parenting plans apply in a child custody order, whether temporary or permanent. - Amends TSB 2539 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
establishes that children have equal protection under the law and possess fundamental rights to safety, protection from harm, and consideration of their best interests as the paramount concern in all legal proceedings, gSB 2538 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Taxes - As enacted, provides that an application for an exemption from property taxation for property owned by a religious, charitable, scientific, or nonprofit educational organization that is filed within 180 days afteSB 2537 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Signed by Governor.
requires the governing body of a political subdivision that passes a resolution authorizing a supplemental retirement benefit for hazardous duty to forward such resolution to the board of trustees of the Tennessee consolSB 2536 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Education, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to collaborate with the department of safety to develop guidelines for LEAs and public charter schools providing a driver education and training course that incluSB 2535 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Signed by Governor.
allows the Tellico Village Property Owners Association's water and wastewater utility services to be placed under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee board of utility regulation. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 82, Part 7 anSB 2534 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
Sewage - As enacted, increases, from a Class C to Class B misdemeanor, the classification of offenses involving unlawful disposal of sewage if the person commits the offense while engaged in the business of removing accuSB 2532 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Correctional Programs - As enacted, creates the state families of incarcerated individuals advisory board within the department of correction for the purposes of assisting the families of incarcerated individuals. - AmenSB 2531 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
requires the board of trustees of TCRS to include in its annual report to the general assembly a certification of the amount of normal contributions, accumulated liability contributions, and cost of living contributions SB 2527 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
authorizes a county to sell surplus, obsolete, or unusable real property in an arms-length transaction to a third party for a price not less than its fair market value as determined by at least two state-licensed appraisSB 2526 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
State Government - As enacted, clarifies that the four trustees for other post-employment benefits may appoint a designee in their absence. - Amends TCA Section 8-27-801. SB2267 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 66SB 2267 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Signed by Governor.
Highway Signs - As enacted, requires the department of transportation to install signs or markers displaying language or an appropriate symbol indicating to motorists that a rest area or welcome center has an adult-sizedSB 2529 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026
Signed by Governor.
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Sentencing - As enacted, enacts the "James Bardsley, Jr. Life Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 55, Chapter 10. SB1602 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 1072 by the Secretary of StateSB 1602 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026
Signed by Governor.
implements a system of graduated periods of suspension of a person's license to engage in the business of removing accumulated wastes from subsurface sewage disposal systems following conviction for offenses involving ilSB 2007 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
increases, from a Class C to Class B misdemeanor, the classification of offenses involving unlawful disposal of sewage if the person commits the offense while engaged in the business of removing accumulated wastes from sSB 2006 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
Fire Prevention and Investigation - As enacted, requires certification from the peace officer standards and training commission and certain other criteria to be met in order for the commissioner of commerce and insuranceSB 2005 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2026
Signed by Governor.
requires each safety rest area that provides restrooms for the public to provide access to at least one family restroom. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 54 and Title 68, Chapter 120SB 2003 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Boats, Boating - As enacted, creates the Class C misdemeanor offense of mooring a recreational vessel for more than 14 consecutive days at any one place along the water's edge of a reservoir or at any place within one miSB 1725 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2026
Signed by Governor.
Jails, Local Lock-ups - As enacted, authorizes a sheriff, jail administrator, or deputy jailer to refuse or delay acceptance into the jail of an arrestee if the arrestee has not received medical treatment for obvious serSB 1724 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Civil Emergencies - As enacted, requires a local emergency management agency to annually require all employees to receive training provided by TEMA on the "Mutual Aid and Emergency and Disaster Assistance Agreement Act oSB 2004 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
expands the purposes for which monies from the Ocoee River recreation and economic development fund may be expended by the Ocoee River recreation and economic development fund board; replaces the park manager member of tSB 1846 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
Withdrawn.
Clerks, Court - As enacted, requires a person ordered to use an ignition interlock device to provide the clerk of the court with documentation showing qualifications for certain assistance on the date the person was ordeSB 1845 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
Companion House Bill substituted
Correctional Programs - As enacted, requires each correctional officer at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center to utilize a body camera that is recording at all times while the officer is on duty at the facility and is iSB 1820 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
Companion House Bill substituted
urges the department of transportation, in consultation with the department of revenue, to study the potential impact on transportation infrastructure needs of requiring personal trailers used for the transportation of bSB 1808 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
upon the request of an immediate family member of a deceased member or former member of the general assembly, requires the governor and the speakers of the senate and house of representatives to allow the deceased memberSB 2530 · this session · introduced Jan 13, 2026
Passed H., as am., Ayes 68, Nays 12, PNV 3
increases the penalty for knowingly using an unmanned aircraft over any portion of a property that includes a correctional facility from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class C felony; authorizes a correctional facility emploSB 1631 · this session · introduced Jan 13, 2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Sentencing - As enacted, requires a sentencing court to order the sentences for two or more offenses involving more than one minor victim to run consecutively unless the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence thaSB 1633 · this session · introduced Jan 12, 2026
Companion House Bill substituted
Naming and Designating - As enacted, renames the Army National Guard Armory, located on U.S. Highway 321 in Maryville, the "CSM William O. Gregory National Guard Armory." - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1. SB1632 has beenSB 1632 · this session · introduced Jan 12, 2026
Signed by Governor.
Municipal Government - As enacted, creates a process for continuing funding for a municipal LEA when the municipal legislative body and the governing body for the LEA cannot agree on a budget; provides a process for contSB 1592 · this session · introduced Jan 12, 2026
Signed by Governor.
Criminal Procedure - As enacted, increases from 11 months and 29 days to two years from the date of arrest the time within which misdemeanor charges against a defendant who has been found incompetent must be retired unleSB 963 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025
Companion House Bill substituted
authorizes a tourism development authority to petition for deannexation of property owned by the authority. - Amends TCA Title 6, Chapter 51 and Title 7, Chapter 69SB 965 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Withdrawn.
prohibits certain activities, such as fishing, near public boat launches, docks, boats, and marinas so as to interfere with the use of such facilities. - Amends TCA Title 67; Title 68, Chapter 102, Part 6; Title 69 and TSB 964 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
requires, on and after July 1, 2025, a deed of conveyance of real property to include the zoning classification of the property at the time the deed is recorded; prescribes a process by which a local zoning authority maySB 847 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Mobile Homes and Manufactured Buildings - As enacted, requires this state's definition of manufactured home to automatically update with the definition of manufactured home under title 42 of the United States Code, whichSB 119 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Signed by Governor.
County Government - As enacted, authorizes a county that has adopted the County Purchasing Law of 1957 to require a competitive bid process for insurance brokerage services. - Amends TCA Title 5 and Title 12, Chapter 3, SB 848 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
Signed by Governor.
Boards and Commissions - As enacted, vacates and reconstitutes the board of ground water management effective July 1, 2025; makes related changes relative to the board. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 69. Companion bill hSB 720 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Witnesses - As enacted, establishes procedures for the use of certified facility dogs during witness testimony and other court proceedings; establishes standards for certified facility dogs. - Amends TCA Title 24; Title SB 391 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
Signed by Governor.
specifies that the office of early learning is required, by February 1, to provide an annual report to the governor and the general assembly on the status of pre-kindergarten programs, which must include, at a minimum, tSB 798 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
extends the period in which the fire marshal is required to provide a decision on an appeal regarding building or fire codes involving a county building located in a city when there is a conflict between city and county SB 721 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
requires the punishment for the offense of misuse of official information to include at least 30 hours of community service work to be determined by the court, in addition to any other punishment authorized by law. - AmeSB 710 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Boats, Boating - As enacted, removes the monitoring requirement for boating safety examinations; replaces statutory fees for boating safety certificates and replacement cards with authorization for TWRA to set such fees.SB 561 · this session · introduced Jan 29, 2025
Signed by Governor.
creates tax exemption for portions of property that provide tree canopy cover in counties whose local governing bodies elect to create the exemption. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6 and Title 67, Chapter 5SB 1101 · this session · introduced Jan 28, 2025
Sponsor change.
requires the board of trustees of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system to convert a person's participation in the retirement system, for service as a member of the general assembly and as a participant in the hybSB 722 · this session · introduced Jan 28, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State & Local Gov't. Committee
prescribes a process by which a local zoning authority may notify a state department, agency, or officer of a local zoning violation by a business resulting in the revocation or suspension of a license, permit, or certifSB 413 · this session · introduced Jan 28, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Charitable Solicitations - As enacted, clarifies, by removing certain language, that a professional solicitor includes servants or employees specially employed by or for a charitable organization who are engaged in the sSB 454 · this session · introduced Jan 27, 2025
Signed by Governor.
Charitable Solicitations - As enacted, revises notification requirements regarding the provision to the secretary of state of solicitation materials to be used by a professional solicitor on behalf of a nonprofit organizSB 453 · this session · introduced Jan 27, 2025
Signed by Governor.
authorizes a county that has adopted the County Purchasing Law of 1957 to require a competitive bid process for insurance brokerage services. - Amends TCA Title 5 and Title 12, Chapter 3, Part 12SB 399 · this session · introduced Jan 27, 2025
Withdrawn.
Auditing - As enacted, removes a requirement that audits and working papers prepared by independent public accountants for annual reports by a governing board operating under the Human Resource Agency Act of 1973 be reviSB 116 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2025
Signed by Governor.
allows an assistant district attorney general to receive year-for-year service credit for prior law enforcement experience upon recommendation of the hiring district attorney general and subject to the approval of the exSB 812 · this session · introduced Jan 8, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
allows the treasurer to file the annual report regarding the total amount and value of abandoned or unclaimed property with executive and legislative branch officials electronically. - Amends TCA Title 43; Title 44; TitlSB 118 · this session · introduced Dec 30, 2024
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

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