Massey, Becky D.
Born
1955
Contact
Email · sen.becky.massey@capitol.tn.gov
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159
Bills sponsored
this session · 355 all-time
158
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 158 all-time
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Enacted into law
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6367
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 6367 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)
355 billsCurrent session 159 bills
- SJR 1205 A RESOLUTION to honor Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler on his outstanding career in law enforcement. Signed
- SJR 1182 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Glenn Jacobs on his exemplary tenure as Knox County Mayor. Signed
- SJR 1133 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Webb School of Knoxville Lady Spartans girls' basketball team upon winning the 2026 TSSAA, Division II-AA state championship. Signed
- SJR 1132 A RESOLUTION to honor the Revolutionary War veterans interred within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and surrounding areas. Failed
- SJR 1103 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Victoria Niederhauser, Dean of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Nursing on the occasion of her retirement. Signed
- SJR 1097 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Chief John Linsenbigler, longtime officer with the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department, on the occasion of his retirement. Signed
- SJR 1030 A RESOLUTION to honor National Arab American Heritage Month. Signed
- SJR 0998 A RESOLUTION to honor Jan McNally of Oak Ridge for her many contributions to the State of Tennessee. Signed
- SJR 0997 A RESOLUTION to commemorate March 16-17, 2026, as AARP Tennessee Day on the Hill. Failed
- SJR 0996 A RESOLUTION to honor the Revolutionary War veterans interred within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and surrounding areas. Signed
- SJR 0992 A RESOLUTION to commemorate May 1, 2026, as "Do Something Tennessee Day" in Tennessee. Signed
- SJR 0968 A RESOLUTION to honor Jeremy Mitchell upon being inducted as the 2026 president of the Tennessee Road Builders Association. Signed
- SJR 0966 A RESOLUTION to commend and honor CASA of East Tennessee on the occasion of its fortieth anniversary. Signed
- SJR 0965 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the West Valley Middle School Lady Wolves girls' basketball team on winning the Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association Class 3A state championship. Signed
- SJR 0964 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Pope's Garden Center on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary. Signed
- SJR 0939 A RESOLUTION to recognize and congratulate the Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville on the occasion of its seventy-fifth anniversary. Signed
- SJR 0894 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Knoxville Community Media on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary. Signed
- SJR 0884 A RESOLUTION to commend and congratulate Halls High School Unified Cheerleading Team, 2025 TSSAA Unified Cheerleading Varsity Game Day State Champions. Signed
- SJR 0883 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Charles R. Harr of Knoxville. Signed
- SJR 0882 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Carrie Brooks on her selection as a 2026 Tennessee Arts Academy Teacher Hero. Signed
- SJR 0880 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Black Dog Fitness and owner Zach Guza, recipient of the Business Award at the 24th Annual John J. Duncan Sr. Awards for Senior Advocacy. Signed
- SJR 0879 A RESOLUTION to honor Don Lindsey, 2026 Community Volunteer recipient of the John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy. Signed
- SJR 0878 A RESOLUTION to honor Diana Fisher, 2026 recipient of the John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy. Signed
- SJR 0877 A RESOLUTION to commemorate Women Veterans Appreciation Day, June 12, 2026. Signed
- SJR 0876 A RESOLUTION to honor the Revolutionary War veterans interred within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and surrounding areas. Passed
Historical 196 bills
- HB 37 Estates - As introduced, deletes the requirement that a creditor's claim against an estate must be brought within 12 months of the decedent's death so that a claim must be brought within four months of publication of notice or 60 days within receipt of a copy of the notice. - Amends TCA Title 30; Title 31 and Title 32. Died
- SB 521 Tennessee Higher Education Commission - As introduced, requires the commission to develop a plan, in collaboration with the boards of public universities and community colleges, to address the prevention of unintended pregnancies among older teens and single students. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 2. Died
- HB 1691 Education, Higher - As introduced, changes the date by which the Tennessee Higher Education Commission shall submit an annual report on the condition of Tennessee higher education to the governor and the general assembly from March 15 to March 1. - Amends TCA Title 49. Died
- SB 49 Medical Occupations - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Lactation Consultant Practice Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63 and Title 68. Died
- HB 562 Contractors - As introduced, enacts the "Limited Licensed HVAC Contractors' Act." - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 62, Chapter 6. Died
- SB 44 Estates - As introduced, deletes the requirement that a creditor's claim against an estate must be brought within 12 months of the decedent's death so that a claim must be brought within four months of publication of notice or 60 days within receipt of a copy of the notice. - Amends TCA Title 30; Title 31 and Title 32. Died
- SB 2355 Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As introduced, authorizes an existing licensed nursing home to relocate beds in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 16. Died
- SB 2352 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the commissioner to report to the health committee of the house of representatives and the senate health and welfare committee on the adequacy of resources to assist children and youth impacted by the opioid epidemic and adverse childhood experiences by January 15, 2019. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 37; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71. Died
- HB 2194 Child Custody and Support - As introduced, establishes that parent who is awarded sole custody of child is not obligated to provide future child support for the child to noncustodial parent while custodial parent maintains sole custody; authorizes parent who is awarded sole custody after child support is ordered by court to petition for modification of child support order. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 71. Died
- HB 2031 Taxes - As introduced, permits the court in a tax collection proceeding to enter on the tax books a copy of the court order. - Amends TCA Title 67. Died
- SB 1853 Capitol - As introduced, authorizes the state capitol commission to submit its annual report to the governor and general assembly regarding its activities electronically. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 1; Section 4-1-412; Title 4, Chapter 12 and Title 4, Chapter 8. Died
- HB 1058 Jails, Local Lock-ups - As introduced, limits a sheriff's liability for acts committed by a jailer hired by the sheriff to the terms, conditions, and limitations of the Governmental Tort Liability Act. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 20 and Section 41-4-101. Died
- HB 610 Food and Food Products - As introduced, authorizes food service establishments to permit bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods unless it is shown that the contact presents a verifiable risk to public health or safety. - Amends TCA Section 68-14-704. Died
- HB 2529 Recreational Vehicles - As introduced, adds park model recreational vehicle as a type of recreational vehicle under the Tennessee Recreation Vehicle Franchise Act of 2016. - Amends TCA Title 55. Died
- HB 1898 Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, prohibits a member or commissioner of a utility board from being an employee of the utility, an elected official, or having an immediate family member who is an employee of the utility. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 65. Died
- HB 622 Medical Occupations - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Lactation Consultant Practice Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63 and Title 68. Died
- HB 536 Mental Illness - As introduced, requires the commissioner of mental health and substance abuse services to report on the pilot program for assisted outpatient treatment in Knox County to the health committee of the house of representatives and the health and welfare committee of the senate by February 15, 2018; the report shall make findings on the benefits and costs of the program; the report shall also make recommendations concerning any beneficial legislation concerning assisted outpatient treatment and the existing mandatory outpatient treatment statute. - Amends TCA Title 33. Died
- SB 566 Mental Illness - As introduced, requires the commissioner of mental health and substance abuse services to report on the pilot program for assisted outpatient treatment in Knox County to the health committee of the house of representatives and the health and welfare committee of the senate by February 15, 2018; the report shall make findings on the benefits and costs of the program; the report shall also make recommendations concerning any beneficial legislation concerning assisted outpatient treatment and the existing mandatory outpatient treatment statute. - Amends TCA Title 33. Died
- HB 1781 Education, Higher - As introduced, requires each institution governed by the board of regents or a state university board to make the grievance procedure for its support staff employees available on its website. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 8. Died
- HB 1745 Dentists and Dentistry - As introduced, directs the commissioner of health to study issues related to healthcare access and healthcare status of populations affected by the implementation of the teledentistry amendments made by Chapter 918 of the Public Acts of 2016; the commissioner shall report the findings and any recommendations arising out of the study to the health committee of the house of representatives and the health and welfare committee of the senate on or before January 15, 2019. - Amends TCA Title 63. Died
- HB 1224 Health Care - As introduced, changes the definition of "uninsured patient" to include an inmate who does not have health care coverage under medicare, TennCare, a contract or insurance, or an employer-sponsored health plan during the period of the inmate's incarceration. - Amends TCA Title 41 and Title 68. Died
- SB 218 Mobile Homes and Manufactured Buildings - As introduced, deletes authorization for a monitoring inspection fee under the Uniform Standards Code for Manufactured Homes Act. - Amends TCA Title 55; Title 67 and Title 68. Died
- SB 1226 District Attorneys - As introduced, reinstates a one-year service compensation step for assistant district attorneys that was statutorily suspended in 2003. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 16. Died
- SB 1887 Children's Services, Dept. of - As introduced, prohibits the department from providing more than 24 hours' notice of a home visit if the department determines a home visit is necessary to assist in an assessment of a child and family after a report of harm to the child. - Amends TCA Title 37. Died
- SB 1856 Education, Higher - As introduced, requires each institution governed by the board of regents or a state university board to make the grievance procedure for its support staff employees available on its website. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 8. Died
Co-sponsored
158 billsCurrent session 158 bills
- SJR 1255 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Harshita Nagar, 2026 Valedictorian at L&N STEM Academy. Signed
- SJR 1254 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Jelena Armsworth, 2026 Salutatorian at L&N STEM Academy. Signed
- SJR 1252 A RESOLUTION to recognize Trooper William Bennett on the occasion of his retirement. Signed
- SJR 1181 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Leo Nishizawa, 2026 Salutatorian of Bearden High School. Signed
- SJR 1180 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Yejoon Ham, 2026 Valedictorian of Bearden High School. Signed
- SJR 1179 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Mery Diaz, 2026 Valedictorian of Bearden High School. Signed
- SJR 1178 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Isabella Huddleston, 2026 Salutatorian of Central High School. Signed
- SJR 1177 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Barrett Lemons, 2026 Valedictorian of Central High School. Signed
- SJR 1176 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Charlotte Lopez, 2026 Valedictorian at Karns High School. Signed
- SJR 1175 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Brady Reed, 2026 Salutatorian at Karns High School. Signed
- SJR 1172 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend R. Larry Smith of Knox County for decades of devoted service to the State of Tennessee. Signed
- SJR 1136 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize James Le Nguyen, 2026 Salutatorian of Farragut High School. Signed
- SJR 1135 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Ruhaan Singh, 2026 Salutatorian of Farragut High School. Signed
- SJR 1134 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Sophia Chen, 2026 Valedictorian of Farragut High School. Signed
- SJR 1076 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend JoRissah Wright upon being named the 2026 Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley Youth of the Year. 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 1022 A RESOLUTION providing for the installation of a bust in the State Capitol to honor Anne M. Davis, the founding mother of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Signed
- SJR 0999 A RESOLUTION to recognize Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Holly Kirby on the occasion of her retirement from the bench. Signed
- SJR 0967 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Master Sergeant Roderick "Roddie" W. Edmonds, United States Army, Medal of Honor recipient. 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 0946 A RESOLUTION to recognize Father Michael Woods, the 2026 Gala of Lights honoree, for his service to his community and the State of Tennessee. 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
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: Concur in House Amend# 3 6/19/2020 Passed | Yea | pass | June 19, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 6/19/2020 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | June 19, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 6/19/2020 Passed | Yea | pass | June 19, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 6/19/2020 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | June 19, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 3 6/19/2020 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | June 19, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 6/19/2020 Passed | Yea | pass | June 19, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 6/18/2020 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | June 18, 2020 |
| 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: Motion to Adopt 6/18/2020 Passed (2) | Yea | pass | June 18, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 6/18/2020 Passed | Yea | pass | June 18, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Suspend the Rules 6/18/2020 Passed | Yea | pass | June 18, 2020 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Suspend the Rules 6/18/2020 Passed (1) | 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: Motion to Adopt 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: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 6/18/2020 Passed | 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: 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 |