Bowling, Janice
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99
Bills sponsored
this session · 245 all-time
336
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 336 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
6494
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 6494 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
111S1 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
100%
based on 75 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0%
based on 75 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 75 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
245 billsCurrent session 99 bills
- SJR 1075 A RESOLUTION to commend Kermina Wadeh for exemplary service as a legislative intern. Signed
- SJR 0667 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Colonel Thomas B. Vaughn of Warren County. Signed
- SJR 0666 A RESOLUTION supporting reconstruction of the Columbia Dam. Passed
- SJR 0611 A RESOLUTION to recognize the National Day of Prayer. Passed
- SJR 0593 A RESOLUTION to designate Marlene Edwards Tidwell as "Poet Laureate Emerita of Tennessee." Signed
- SJR 0079 A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article XI, Section 12 of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to parental rights. Passed
- SB 2730 AN ACT to create the "Southern Cumberland Plateau Regional Water and Wastewater Authority." Signed
- SB 2726 AN ACT to amend Chapter 553 of the Acts of 1903; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to funding road and street maintenance within the City of Tullahoma. Signed
- SB 2707 AN ACT to amend Chapter 34 of the Private Acts of 2019; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the city of Winchester. Signed
- SB 2657 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3 and Title 4, relative to nullification. Failed
- SB 2567 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 59, Chapter 8 and Title 69, Chapter 3, relative to permits. Passed
- SB 2566 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to the "Tennessee Anti-Grooming Act". Signed
- SB 2565 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7 and Title 65, relative to threats to electrical assets. Passed
- SB 2564 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to elections. Passed
- SB 2563 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 30, relative to anatomical gifts. Passed
- SB 2488 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 20 and Title 29, relative to the application of foreign law. Passed
- SB 2487 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8 and Title 50, relative to state employees. Passed
- SB 2486 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 40 and Title 43, relative to the "Freedom to Farm Act." Failed
- SB 2485 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10 and Title 49, relative to special education. Passed
- SB 2484 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to elections. Failed
- SB 2483 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 25 and Title 58, Chapter 3, relative to veterans services. Signed
- SB 2481 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51 and Title 39, relative to adult-oriented entertainment. Signed
- SB 2480 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9 and Title 67, relative to funding for rural counties. Passed
- SB 2479 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 12 and Title 68, relative to storm drain safety. Passed
- SB 2124 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to voter registration. Passed
Historical 146 bills
- SB 1048 Public Records - As introduced, requires the division of strategic technology solutions in the department of finance and administration to conduct and supervise a feasibility study regarding the implementation of a statewide information database; requires the division to report its findings to the governor and general assembly no later than December 1, 2018. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 10, Chapter 7. Died
- HB 2555 Fees - As introduced, requires that any proposed increase to an existing administrative fee that exceeds the lesser of 5 percent or the average annual rate of inflation for the immediately preceding calendar year be proposed in the form of a legislative bill or amendment to a legislative bill rather than an administrative rule. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 62; Title 63; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 70. Died
- HB 2578 Public Records - As introduced, permits a person less than 20 years of age to expunge a conviction for driving under the influence of an intoxicant if the offense did not involve a motor vehicle accident and there were mitigating circumstances; permits a person who was less than 20 at the time of the offense to expunge a conviction for mitigated statutory rape or statutory rape. - Amends TCA Section 37-1-153 and Section 40-32-101. Died
- SB 1057 Telecommunications - As introduced, specifies that an applicant shall be deemed by the Tennessee regulatory authority to have satisfied all of the requirements necessary for approval of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority if the applicant has provided fiber-to-the-premises to at least 1,000 customers for a period of at least one year prior to the application. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 65; Title 67 and Title 68. Died
- SB 2710 Historical Commission - As introduced, withholds state funds to be received by a local government for the next subsequent fiscal year if the local government sells, removes, relocates, or destroys a historical memorial after the denial of a waiver to remove or relocate the memorial by the Tennessee historical commission. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6 and Title 7. Died
- SB 2709 Culture and Arts - As introduced, authorizes a 5 percent increase of a grant to a film production company if the production company spends at least 25 percent of its filming days in an economically distressed area, tells a Tennessee story, or uses Tennessee music. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 49. Died
- HB 1885 Sexual Offenses - As introduced, expands felony offenses of sexual exploitation of a minor, aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, and especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor to include the display of certain intimate body parts in material possessed, distributed, or produced for the sexual gratification of the defendant or another. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 10. Died
- HB 1208 Parks, Natural Areas Preservation - As introduced, prohibits outsourcing with respect to the maintenance, operation, and preservation of state parks, including buildings, facilities, structures, or improvements upon state park property. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 11. Died
- HB 750 Probation and Parole - As introduced, requires each office or agent who monitors persons who are required to wear an electronic monitoring device to provide electronic data and websites to the probation officer who supervises the person; creates the electronic monitoring fund. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 28. Died
- SB 2708 Health, Dept. of - As introduced, authorizes a pilot program to match local funds for municipalities that want to start a community-based emergency response program. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 55 and Title 68. Died
- SB 2712 Barbers and/or Cosmetologists - As introduced, redefines "natural hair styling" and removes licensure requirement for engaging in natural hair styling as an occupation. - Amends TCA Title 62, Chapter 3 and Title 62, Chapter 4. Died
- SB 226 Alcohol Offenses, Motor Vehicles - As introduced, requires the treasurer to annually notify the senate judiciary committee and the house of representatives criminal justice committee of the amount of surplus in the DUI monitoring fund. - Amends TCA Title 55. Died
- SB 2716 Public Records - As introduced, permits a person less than 20 years of age to expunge a conviction for driving under the influence of an intoxicant if the offense did not involve a motor vehicle accident and there were mitigating circumstances; permits a person who was less than 20 at the time of the offense to expunge a conviction for mitigated statutory rape or statutory rape. - Amends TCA Section 37-1-153 and Section 40-32-101. Died
- HB 783 Probation and Parole - As introduced, adds the offense of rape to the list of offenses for which a person is ineligible for probation consideration. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 39, Chapter 15; Title 39, Chapter 16 and Title 40, Chapter 35. Died
- SB 2715 Fees - As introduced, requires that any proposed increase to an existing administrative fee that exceeds the lesser of 5 percent or the average annual rate of inflation for the immediately preceding calendar year be proposed in the form of a legislative bill or amendment to a legislative bill rather than an administrative rule. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 62; Title 63; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 70. Died
- HB 1365 Education, Curriculum - As introduced, requires students to pass the United States civics test in order to graduate high school with a regular diploma unless the test is determined inappropriate based on the student's individualized education program. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6. Died
- HB 1459 Public Contracts - As introduced, prohibits the state from entering into new contracts or renewing existing contracts that provide state funding to professional sports organizations or professional sports teams. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4; Title 12, Chapter 4 and Title 67, Chapter 6. Died
- HB 179 Parks, Natural Areas Preservation - As introduced, designates a portion of State Route 28 as a scenic highway. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 17. Died
- SB 2713 Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As introduced, permits hospitals to add additional beds to a neonatal intensive care unit without obtaining a certificate of need. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 16. Died
- SB 300 Parks, Natural Areas Preservation - As introduced, designates a portion of State Route 28 as a scenic highway. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 17. Died
- HB 652 Correction, Dept. of - As introduced, recreates the select oversight committee on corrections. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 40 and Title 41. Died
- HB 1884 Professions and Occupations - As introduced, requires a person who holds a valid certificate of registration as a locksmith apprentice for four or more years to apply for licensure as a locksmith; reduces continuing education requirements for locksmiths. - Amends TCA Title 62, Chapter 11 and Title 62, Chapter 35. Died
- HB 410 Education - As introduced, removes the requirement of a minimum of three 15-minute periods of non-structured physical activity per day for students in grades K-1; removes the requirement of a minimum of two 20-minute periods of non-structured physical activity at least four days a week for grades 2-6; requires LEAs with elementary school students to integrate a minimum of two 20-minute periods of non-structured physical activity at least four days each week; clarifies the definition of non-structured physical activity; defines physical education program. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 2 and Title 49, Chapter 6. Died
- HB 2266 Zoning - As introduced, authorizes a municipality, prior to enacting a zoning ordinance or any amendment thereof, to publish notice of the public hearing on the ordinance or amendment on the website of the municipality. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 7. Died
- HB 1455 Insurance, Liability - As introduced, prohibits health benefit plans from denying coverage to medical services, devices, or products on the basis that the service, device, or product is investigational or experimental if medicare covers the service, device, or product. - Amends TCA Title 56. Died
Co-sponsored
336 billsCurrent session 336 bills
- SJR 1252 A RESOLUTION to recognize Trooper William Bennett on the occasion of his retirement. Signed
- SJR 1040 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Parker Belle Hayes of Mt. Juliet upon her graduation from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Signed
- SJR 1023 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Dustin Matthew Pedigo of Rockwood. Signed
- SJR 0999 A RESOLUTION to recognize Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Holly Kirby on the occasion of her retirement from the bench. Signed
- SJR 0998 A RESOLUTION to honor Jan McNally of Oak Ridge for her many contributions to the State of Tennessee. Signed
- SJR 0963 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Sally Yoho Swaney. Signed
- SJR 0955 A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Debbie Stephens for her years of dedicated service to the General Assembly. Signed
- SJR 0927 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Master Sergeant Roderick "Roddie" W. Edmonds, United States Army, Medal of Honor recipient. Signed
- SJR 0896 A RESOLUTION to honor Lt. Governor Randy McNally, Speaker of the Senate, for his exemplary service to this General Assembly and the State of Tennessee. Signed
- SJR 0892 A RESOLUTION to honor the United States men's hockey team on winning the gold medal at the 2026 Olympic Games on an overtime goal by Jack Hughes. Signed
- SJR 0876 A RESOLUTION to honor the Revolutionary War veterans interred within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and surrounding areas. Passed
- SJR 0875 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Donald Kenton Wright of Sumner County. Signed
- SJR 0841 A RESOLUTION to honor Irene Ward upon her exemplary service to the Senate on the occasion of her retirement. Signed
- SJR 0815 A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor the Andrew Jackson Foundation upon the occasion of its 125th anniversary. Signed
- SJR 0810 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of James "Jim" Moore Hart of Knoxville. Signed
- SJR 0685 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Natalie Leach Haslam of Knoxville. Signed
- SJR 0669 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Thomas Dexter Justis of Morristown. Signed
- SJR 0665 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Jim Tracy for his exemplary service to the State of Tennessee and his fellow citizens. Signed
- SJR 0664 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Nashville Electric Service line workers and State and Metro Nashville civil service employees for their brave and tireless efforts during Winter Storm Fern. Signed
- SJR 0658 A RESOLUTION to commend Representative Debra Moody for her honorable and astute service to the people of Tennessee as a member of the House of Representatives. Passed
- SJR 0650 A RESOLUTION to support the effort to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and restore authority over education to the states. Signed
- SJR 0624 A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article IV, Section 1, of the Constitution of Tennessee, to specify that only citizens of the United States may vote in state, county, or municipal elections. Passed
- SJR 0615 A RESOLUTION to honor Nashville SC, 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup champions. Signed
- SJR 0589 A RESOLUTION to affirm Tennessee's commitment to fairness, safety, and equal opportunity in women's sports and to urge federal action to preserve the original intent of Title IX. Passed
- SJR 0556 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Patricia Lee Newton of Nashville. Signed
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/18/2023 Passed | Yea | pass | April 18, 2023 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 3/6/2023 Passed | Yea | pass | March 06, 2023 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 6/18/2020 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | June 18, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 6/18/2020 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | June 18, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 2 6/18/2020 Passed | Yea | pass | June 18, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 6/18/2020 Passed | Yea | pass | June 18, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 6/18/2020 Passed | Yea | pass | June 18, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 2 6/18/2020 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | June 18, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 2 6/18/2020 Passed (2) | Yea | pass | June 18, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 3 6/18/2020 Passed | Yea | pass | June 18, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 1 6/18/2020 Passed (3) | Yea | pass | June 18, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 3 6/18/2020 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | June 18, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 6/18/2020 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | June 18, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 1 6/18/2020 Passed | Yea | pass | June 18, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 6/17/2020 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | June 17, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 6/17/2020 Passed (2) | Yea | pass | June 17, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 2 6/17/2020 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | June 17, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 4 6/17/2020 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | June 17, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 3 6/17/2020 Passed | Yea | pass | June 17, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 1 6/17/2020 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | June 17, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 3 6/17/2020 Passed (2) | Yea | pass | June 17, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 6/17/2020 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | June 17, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 1 6/17/2020 Passed (2) | Yea | pass | June 17, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 6/17/2020 Passed | Yea | pass | June 17, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 2 6/17/2020 Passed | Yea | pass | June 17, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 4 6/17/2020 Passed | Yea | pass | June 17, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 6/17/2020 Passed | Yea | pass | June 17, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 1 6/17/2020 Passed | Yea | pass | June 17, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/28/2022 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | April 28, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/28/2022 Passed | Yea | pass | April 28, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 2 4/28/2022 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | April 28, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 4/28/2022 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | April 28, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 2 4/28/2022 Passed | Yea | pass | April 28, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 1 4/28/2022 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | April 28, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 4/28/2022 Passed | Yea | pass | April 28, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/28/2022 Passed | Yea | pass | April 28, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 1 4/28/2022 Passed | Yea | pass | April 28, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/28/2022 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | April 28, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/27/2022 Passed (2) | Yea | pass | April 27, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 2 4/27/2022 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | April 27, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Amend# 4 by Gardenhire 4/27/2022 Passed | Yea | pass | April 27, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 2 4/27/2022 Passed (3) | Yea | pass | April 27, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Amend# 4 by Gardenhire 4/27/2022 Passed (2) | Yea | pass | April 27, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/27/2022 Passed (1) | Nay | pass | April 27, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/27/2022 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | April 27, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 2 4/27/2022 Passed | Yea | pass | April 27, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/27/2022 Passed | Yea | pass | April 27, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Table Amend# 4 by Yarbro 4/27/2022 Passed | Yea | pass | April 27, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Amend# 1 by Watson 4/27/2022 Passed (2) | Yea | pass | April 27, 2022 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Table Amend# 4 by Yarbro 4/27/2022 Passed (2) | Yea | pass | April 27, 2022 |