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Brian Kelsey

Brian Kelsey

Senator
Tennessee SD-031
Republican
B
80%
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2021-2022 Regular Session

Tennessee: Senate
Score: 80

Budget

Serves as the Appropriations Act of Tennessee, which, as passed by the General Assembly, allocates approximately $52.8 billion for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No Cost per household: -$20,004.00/year
SB2897 Roll Call 1191161 Passed 18 to 13 on 4/21/2022 See Article I Section 8, Article I Section 9, and 10th Amendment

Prohibiting COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

Prohibits state or local governments from requiring, or mandating that a private business require, proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition for entry or utilization of services.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
SB0858 Roll Call 1072159 Passed 25 to 6 on 5/4/2021 See Ninth Amendment, 14th Amendment, 10th Amendment, and Article IV Section 4

Prenatal Right to Life

Permits a cause of action for wrongful death against someone who kills a mother and her unborn child regardless of gestational age.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
SB1370 Roll Call 1067332 Passed 25 to 6 on 4/29/2021 See Fifth Amendment, Ninth Amendment, 14th Amendment, and Declaration of Independence

Parental Rights in Education

Requires an LEA or public charter school to notify a student's parent or guardian prior to commencing instruction of a "sexual orientation or gender identity" curriculum.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
SB1229 Roll Call 1045330 Passed 24 to 6 on 4/5/2021 See Ninth Amendment and 14th Amendment

Permitless Firearm Carry

Allows permitless carry of a handgun if a person meets age requirements, lawfully possesses the handgun, and is in a place that the person is lawfully present.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: No
SB0765 Roll Call 1032462 Passed 23 to 9 on 3/18/2021 See Second Amendment
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