36
Bills Sponsored
36
Conflict Analyses
1/10
Avg. Risk Score
11
Interests Disclosed
Sponsored Bills (36)
AN ACT to amend Chapter 48 of the Private Acts of 1919; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 15 of the Private Acts of 2013; Chapter 25 of the Private Acts of 2016; Chapter 18 of the Private Acts of 2023; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the city of Niota.
A RESOLUTION to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service.
Tennessee House Joint Resolution 1292 is a formal statement recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service. The resolution highlights the importance of the …
A RESOLUTION to honor Coach Johnny Morgan on the occasion of his retirement.
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Karina Bystry of Central High School of McMinn County upon being named TSSAA Class 2A Miss Basketball.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 38 and Title 41, relative to enforcement of immigration laws.
The bill requires certain law enforcement agencies in Tennessee to agree to enforce federal immigration laws by accepting and honoring immigration detainers from federal authoriti…
A RESOLUTION to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service.
A RESOLUTION to honor the Alexander Keith Chapter of the DAR on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Community Action Group of Englewood on the fortieth anniversary of Englewood June Days.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Fairview Christian Academy Lady Falcons girls' basketball team upon winning the 2026 TAACS Division 2 state championship.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to artificial intelligence.
This bill requires Tennessee to offer free online training for teachers in grades 6-12 on using artificial intelligence in the classroom. Teachers must complete at least one of th…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 20; Title 23; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 42; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 46; Title 47; Title 49; Title 52; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 59; Title 60; Title 62; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69; Title 70; Title 71 and Chapter 463 of the Public Acts of 2025, relative to the regulation of professions.
The bill amends various sections of Tennessee law to require that individuals applying for certain licenses, permits, or certifications must be either U.S. citizens or qualified a…
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Etowah Boy Scout Troop 74 on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Dr. Julie Aderhold Goodin of Englewood.
A RESOLUTION to honor Coach Johnny Morgan on the occasion of his retirement.
A RESOLUTION relative to free speech and civil discourse on Tennessee's university and college campuses.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8, relative to biological sex.
Tennessee HB1271 establishes that the state recognizes only two biological sexes: male and female. This bill amends various sections of the Tennessee Code to reflect this policy. …
AN ACT to amend Chapter 455 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended by Chapter 136 of the Private Acts of 1971; Chapter 121 of the Private Acts of 1986; Chapter 164 of the Private Acts of 1998 and Chapter 60 of the Private Acts of 2024; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Athens.
This bill allows the City of Athens to set the pay for its mayor and council members through local ordinances instead of fixed dollar amounts. It does not change the current salar…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9 and Title 49, relative to foreign actors.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 38 and Title 39, relative to foreign actors.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
The Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act amends Tennessee education laws to emphasize American heritage in the curriculum. The bill aims to promote a specific perspective on America…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 55, relative to driver education.
Tennessee HB2125 requires the state education department to work with the department of safety to create guidelines for local education agencies and public charter schools that of…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 14, relative to food safety.
The bill allows individuals aged 19 and older to sell certain food items, like baked goods and soft drinks, without needing a license if the proceeds support a nonprofit organizat…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 48, Chapter 64, relative to judicial dissolution of nonprofit corporations.
Tennessee HB2019 allows the attorney general to dissolve nonprofit corporations in specific counties where the corporation's main office is located. If the corporation doesn't hav…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1314; Section 70-1-206 and Section 70-4-107, relative to the authority of the Tennessee fish and wildlife commission to proscribe the manner and means of taking wildlife.
The bill clarifies that local governments in Tennessee cannot create their own rules about how wildlife can be hunted, including the use of firearms. Instead, all regulations rega…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8 and Title 50, relative to employment-related mental health evaluations.
Tennessee HB2016 requires employers to allow employees or job applicants to access the results of any mental health evaluations they undergo as a condition of employment. If an em…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
Tennessee HB2015 is a bill that aims to improve transparency in education by requiring the state education department to make a standardized form for reporting student allergies a…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 30; Title 31; Title 32; Title 35; Title 55; Title 66 and Section 67-4-409, relative to the automatic transfer of property upon death.
The bill proposes the creation of the 'Tennessee Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act,' which allows property owners in Tennessee to automatically transfer their real estat…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 9, relative to vehicle equipment.
Tennessee HB1272 proposes new rules regarding vehicle equipment, specifically focusing on headlights and tire sizes. It would make it a Class B misdemeanor if someone fails to adj…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 9, Chapter 8; Title 29, Chapter 20 and Title 49, relative to freedom of speech.
The bill prohibits public schools and their employees from requiring students and staff to share their preferred pronouns. This means that individuals in the school system cannot …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 56, relative to the "Tennessee Procurement Protection Act."
The Tennessee Procurement Protection Act updates existing laws related to state procurement processes. It aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of how the state acquires…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8 and Title 49, relative to education.
Tennessee HB0675 establishes an advisory committee focused on innovative approaches to K-12 education. This committee will explore new ideas and strategies to improve educational …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 20; Title 29; Title 39; Title 49; Title 50; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the right of conscience in health care.
The bill urges the human rights commission to investigate discrimination against healthcare providers in Tennessee who choose not to offer certain healthcare services due to their…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 8, Chapter 34; Title 8, Chapter 35; Title 8, Chapter 36 and Title 8, Chapter 37, relative to retirement planning.
The 'Fairness in Benefits Act' updates various sections of Tennessee's retirement planning laws. This legislation aims to improve the equity and accessibility of retirement benefi…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, relative to critical infrastructure.
The Tennessee Critical Infrastructure Act aims to enhance the protection and management of essential services and facilities in Tennessee. This includes infrastructure critical fo…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to public safety.
Tennessee HB0547 requires courts to add a $12.50 fee to every criminal case, which will go to county governments. This money is intended to support public safety services as decid…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 12-3-1205, relative to cooperative purchasing.
This bill allows local governments in Tennessee to join together with other local, state, and federal entities to buy materials, labor, and services needed for the maintenance and…
Personal Financial Interests
Disclosed financial interests for Mark Cochran. State legislators often have outside occupations and financial ties that may intersect with legislation they sponsor.
Occupation
Attorney Lawyers/Law Firms
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Employer
COCHRAN FAMILY FARM
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MCMINN COUNTY GOVERNMENT
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Attorney at Cochran Law Lawyers/Law Firms
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Business Ownership
Owner of Cochran Law
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COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP OF ENGLEWOOD CHAIRMAN from Feb 2011 to current
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MCMINN COUNTY SENIOR CENTER BOARD MEMBER from Oct 2010 to current
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KEEP MCMINN BEAUTIFUL BOARD MEMBER from Oct 2010 to current
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ENGLEWOOD FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH TRUSTEE from Jan 2018 to current
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Source: State financial disclosure filings. This information is intended to inform, not to imply wrongdoing.
