30
Bills Sponsored
30
Conflict Analyses
3/10
Avg. Risk Score
7
Interests Disclosed
Sponsored Bills (30)
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Lily Seaton, 2026 Valedictorian at Austin-East High School.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Jelena Armsworth, 2026 Salutatorian at L&N STEM Academy.
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Juanita Usher Cannon of Knoxville.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Beverly Renée Holland on the occasion of her retirement.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Al'isha Roach, 2025 Salutatorian of Austin-East Magnet High School.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Harshita Nagar, 2026 Valedictorian at L&N STEM Academy.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Yuqi Wang, 2025 Valedictorian of L&N STEM Academy.
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate the Knoxville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., upon the occasion of its 112th Founders Day Celebration.
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr.
A RESOLUTION to honor Bob Kesling on the occasion of his retirement.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 49 and Title 67, relative to revenues from sports gaming.
Tennessee HB2441 is a bill that proposes to allocate 2 percent of the revenue generated from sports gaming in the state to support programs aimed at helping at-risk youth in both …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, relative to marijuana arrests.
The bill requires a study to be conducted on marijuana arrests in Tennessee from 2015 to 2025. This study will look at various factors such as race, age, gender, and where the arr…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 4, relative to oral-fluid testing.
The bill, known as the 'Oral-Fluid DUI Testing and Evidence-Based Enforcement Safeguards Act,' aims to amend existing laws related to DUI testing in Tennessee. It specifically int…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, relative to "Gold Star Father's Day."
Tennessee House Bill 2438 establishes November 9 as 'Gold Star Father's Day.' This day is meant to honor fathers who have lost children while serving in the U.S. armed forces, rec…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to food and food ingredients.
Tennessee HB2437 is a bill that proposes to remove the sales tax on generic food products sold in retail stores. This means that when people buy these types of food, they would no…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 1, relative to body cameras for law enforcement officers.
This bill requires law enforcement agencies in Tennessee that use body cameras to create a written policy outlining how these cameras should be used by officers. The bill specifie…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 1, Part 3 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to the Tennessee Electronic Library.
This bill clarifies that the Age-Appropriate Materials Act of 2022 does not apply to materials available in the Tennessee Electronic Library. Essentially, it ensures that the rule…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to library collections.
The bill aimed to prevent local education boards and charter schools from removing library materials while those materials were under review for their appropriateness for students…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to sales and use tax exemptions.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to statutes of limitations.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 33; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to prescription drugs.
Tennessee HB1260 is a bill that aims to allow the state to import prescription drugs from Canada. It requires the state's finance and administration department, along with health …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to K-12 education.
The bill allows individual teachers to provide materials in their classrooms without needing to list them on the school's website. It also requires local education boards and char…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 8, relative to speed limits.
Tennessee HB1055 proposes to increase the maximum speed limit on certain highways from 70 mph to 75 mph. It also suggests raising the minimum speed limit in the left lane of those…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 12, Chapter 3, Part 12, relative to construction project delivery methods.
Tennessee HB1054 allows local governments with a population of 100,000 or more to choose any construction project delivery method that suits their needs. This means these local go…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 29, relative to voting rights.
Tennessee HB1053 allows individuals who have lost their voting rights to apply for a voter registration card if they agree to a payment plan for any overdue child support. If they…
AN ACT to amend Chapter __ of the Public Acts of 2025 (1st Ex. Sess. – SB 6001 / HB 6004); and Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 10, Part 14 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to students participating in a school choice program.
Tennessee HB1052 aimed to require the office of research and education accountability to provide annual reports on students involved in the education freedom scholarship program. …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to educational materials.
The bill, known as the 'Freedom to Read Act,' aimed to change laws regarding educational materials in Tennessee schools. It sought to repeal an existing law called the 'Age-Approp…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8 and Title 49, relative to establishing an incentive program for educators who have fifteen or more years' experience in education.
The bill proposes to create an incentive program for teachers in Tennessee who have at least 15 years of experience. It requires a study by the office of research and education ac…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 5-14-204; Section 5-14-205 and Section 6-56-305, relative to competitive sealed bids.
This bill requires local governments in Tennessee to get at least three written quotes for purchases that cost more than 40% of a set threshold, as long as it's feasible. This aim…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 1, relative to body cameras for law enforcement officers.
The bill aimed to require law enforcement agencies in Tennessee that use body cameras to create a written policy outlining how officers should use these cameras. It also set speci…
Personal Financial Interests
Disclosed financial interests for Sam McKenzie. State legislators often have outside occupations and financial ties that may intersect with legislation they sponsor.
Occupation
Engineer Electronics Manufacturing
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Business Ownership
ORNL FCU BOARD from Apr 2006 to Apr 2028
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FOUR GUYS ENTERTAINMENT LLC MEMBER from Apr 2021 to Apr 2030
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FISK UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES from Apr 2023 to Apr 2026 Education
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Assets
TN STARS Held by: Minor Child
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Source: State financial disclosure filings. This information is intended to inform, not to imply wrongdoing.
