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Ken Yager R

State Senator
Tennessee Senate District 12
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2028
Email: [email protected]
7 Total

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On Record (40)

Bill COURTSGeneral Sessions
Courts, General Sessions - As enacted, requires the judge of the general sessions court in Scott County to devote full time to the duties of such office and prohibits the judge from the practice of law or any other employment which conflicts with the performance of their duties as judge. - Amends TCA Title 16 and Title 17.
Jun 02, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Newspapers and Publications
Newspapers and Publications - As enacted, requires, when legal notices must be published in a newspaper of general circulation, that the notice also be published on a news and information website that has a URL, if such a website exists, that meets certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 1 and Title 8, Chapter 44.
Jun 02, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Oneida
Oneida - Subject to local approval, grants the town with the same powers and authorities granted to municipalities chartered under the general law mayor-aldermanic charter. - Amends Chapter 211 of the Private Acts of 1917; as amended.
Jun 02, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Hospitals and Health Care Facilities
Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As enacted, clarifies what constitutes a "home care organization" relative to law regulating health facilities and resources. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 14; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
Jun 02, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Alcoholic Beverage Commission - As enacted, authorizes sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on certain commercial passenger buses. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 4.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Rockwood
Rockwood - Subject to local approval, repeals requirement that the city create and maintain a roster of current employees and previous applicants qualified for the classified service; repeals ambiguous language relating to probationary period for employee discipline and grievances; implements term limits for members of the civil service board. -
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Taxes
Taxes - As enacted, makes revisions to law relative to exemptions from sales and use tax for natural disaster claimants. - Amends TCA Title 67.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Tennessee Housing Development Agency
Tennessee Housing Development Agency - As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Rural and Workforce Housing Act." - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 53; Title 13; Title 48, Chapter 101, Part 3; Title 56 and Title 67.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Public Officials
Public Officials - As enacted, raises the base salary from $156,024 to $205,328 for district attorneys general and district public defenders. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 16.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill SENTENCING
Sentencing - As enacted, increases the penalty for indecent exposure from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony if the person was confined in a penal institution at the time of the commission of the offense and the offense was committed with the intent to abuse, torment, harass, or embarrass a guard or staff member; requires a mandatory minimum sentence of 14 days of incarceration; requires the mandatory minimum sentence to be served consecutive to any sentence being served at the time of the commission of the offense; requires a person convicted of more than one violation of this offense to serve each sentence consecutive to any other sentence imposed. - Amends TCA Title 39.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill AccidentHealthINSURANCE
Insurance, Health, Accident - As enacted, establishes procedures for recoupment of overpayments made to a healthcare provider by certain health insurance entities. - Amends TCA Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Article / Text
Ken Yager - Memorial Day: Remembering the Price of Freedom - The Mountain Press
May 22, 2026 · source · details / share
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Ken Yager - Week 13 legislative update: Balanced budget reflects Tennessee’s conservative leadership - The Mountain Press
Apr 22, 2026 · source · details / share
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Ken Yager - Week 12 Legislative Update: Budget priorities, innovation, and protecting Tennessee’s future - The Mountain Press
Apr 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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Ken Yager: Budget priorities, innovation, and protecting Tennessee’s future - The Mountain Press
Apr 14, 2026 · source · details / share
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Ken Yager: Budget priorities, innovation, and protecting Tennessee’s future - The Mountain Press
Apr 14, 2026 · source · details / share
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Ken Yager - Week 10 Legislative Update: Budget Focus and Protecting Tennessee’s Future - The Mountain Press
Apr 08, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Memorials, Death
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Jane Bell of Rockwood.
Jane Bell
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Memorials, Retirement
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Samuel Milton Leslie on the occasion of his retirement.
Samuel Milton Leslie, South Harriman Baptist Church music minister
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Memorials, Death
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Charles Goodson of Lancing.
Charles Goodson
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Memorials, Death
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Frederick Dale "Freddie" Harvey of Kingston.
Frederick Dale "Freddie" Harvey
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Memorials, Recognition
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize the centennial anniversary of Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute.
Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute, 100th anniversary
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Memorials, Recognition
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize WIN Learning on the occasion of its thirtieth anniversary.
WIN Learning, 30th anniversary
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Naming and Designating
A RESOLUTION to designate the State of Tennessee a Purple Heart State.
Designates Tennessee a Purple Heart State.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Memorials, Recognition
A RESOLUTION to honor Anna Collins upon her outstanding service to the Senate Republican Caucus Press Secretary's office.
Anna Collins
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Memorials, Interns
A RESOLUTION to commend Reagan Hill for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
Reagan Hill
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Memorials, Public Service
A RESOLUTION to welcome Captain Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Captain Sunita "Suni" Williams back to Earth after completing their mission aboard the International Space Station.
Captain Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Captain Sunita "Suni" Williams
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Memorials, Death
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Sheriff Wayne M. Potter.
Sheriff Wayne M. Potter
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Memorials, Death
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of John Charles McNeeley of Andersonville.
John Charles McNeeley
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Memorials, Death
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of R.W. Groom III of Nashville.
R.W. Groom III
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Memorials, Death
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Michael Timme, executive director of the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations.
Michael Timme
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Memorials, Recognition
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Michael Timme for his distinguished service to the State of Tennessee.
Michael Timme
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Memorials, Death
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of James Ralph Inman, Sr., of Kingston.
James Ralph Inman, Sr.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Memorials, Recognition
A RESOLUTION to honor Ted Clower for his years of service as pastor of Salem Baptist Church.
Pastor Ted Clower
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill SAFETY
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 47; Title 58 and Title 68, relative to artificial intelligence.
As introduced, enacts the "Artificial Intelligence Public Safety and Child Protection Transparency Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 47; Title 58 and Title 68.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Local Education Agencies
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to school lunch.
As introduced, requires LEAs to publish the school lunch menu on the LEA's website. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Celina
AN ACT to amend Chapter 90 of the Private Acts of 1991; as amended by Chapter 207 of the Private Acts of 1992; Chapter 1 of the Private Acts of 2009 and Chapter 54 of the Private Acts of 2022; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to City of Celina.
Subject to local approval, increases the number of aldermen from three to five. - Amends Chapter 90 of the Private Acts of 1991; as amended.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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Ken Yager — Budget focus and protecting Tennessee’s future - The Mountain Press
Apr 08, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Lafayette
AN ACT to amend Chapter 325 of the Private Acts of 1945; as amended by Chapter 335 of the Private Acts of 1968; Chapter 282 of the Private Acts of 1972; Chapter 23 of the Private Acts of 1973; Chapter 93 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 83 of the Private Acts of 1985; Chapter 218 of the Private Acts of 1990; Chapter 11 of the Private Acts of 1991; Chapter 65 of the Private Acts of 1993; Chapter 90 of the Private Acts of 2000; Chapter 77 of the Private Acts of 2002; Chapter 136 of the Private
Subject to local approval, moves the date of elections from coinciding with the primary in May to coinciding with the general election in November; increases the compensation of the council members from $100 to $150 for each council meeting and from $50 to $75 for each committee meeting; increases the annual salary of the mayor from $45,000 to $75,000; authorizes …
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Fireworks
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 104, relative to fireworks.
As introduced, extends from 60 to 75 days, the time following receipt of a completed application within which the fire marshal must issue a fireworks exhibitor's license to an applicant who has complied with state law and rule relevant to the exhibitor licensing process. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 104.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share