Roberts, Kerry
Born
1961
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Email · sen.kerry.roberts@capitol.tn.gov
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112
Bills sponsored
this session · 346 all-time
130
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 130 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
7258
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 7258 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)
346 billsCurrent session 112 bills
- SJR 1275 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Trystan Forehand, 2026 Valedictorian of Innovation Academy. Signed
- SJR 1274 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Emma Evans, 2026 Salutatorian of Innovation Academy. Signed
- SJR 1273 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Elijah Kannel, 2026 Salutatorian of Innovation Academy. Signed
- SJR 1272 A RESOLUTION to commend Mitchell McCook for exemplary service as a legislative intern. Signed
- SJR 1232 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Audrey Davidson, 2026 Valedictorian of Hickman County High School. Signed
- SJR 1231 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Jack Petitt, 2026 Valedictorian of Christian Community Schools. Signed
- SJR 1230 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Lexi Luna, 2026 Salutatorian of Christian Community Schools. Signed
- SJR 1229 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Nathan Foster, 2026 Salutatorian of South Haven Christian School. Signed
- SJR 1228 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Grayson Cook, 2026 Valedictorian at South Haven Christian School. Signed
- SJR 1227 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Samuel Jared, 2026 Valedictorian at South Haven Christian School. Signed
- SJR 1226 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Julia Long, 2026 Valedictorian of South Haven Christian School. Passed
- SJR 1225 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Sarai Gonzalez, 2026 Valedictorian of Dayspring Academy. Signed
- SJR 1224 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Jon Thomas Harnishfeger, 2026 Valedictorian of Dayspring Academy. Signed
- SJR 1223 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Calli Mae Stephens, 2026 Valedictorian of Waverly Central High School. Signed
- SJR 1222 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Aubrey Davidson, 2026 Valedictorian of Hickman County High School. Signed
- SJR 1221 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Geneva Carlene Gunn, 2026 Valedictorian of McEwen High School. Signed
- SJR 1220 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Keely Nicole Melton, 2026 Valedictorian of McEwen High School. Signed
- SJR 1219 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Easton Cade Turner, 2026 Valedictorian of McEwen High School. Signed
- SJR 1218 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Katherine Elizabeth Ross, 2026 Valedictorian of McEwen High School. Signed
- SJR 1217 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Taylor Marie Chappell, 2026 Valedictorian of McEwen High School. Signed
- SJR 1216 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Karolann Laykn Ridings, 2026 Valedictorian of McEwen High School. Signed
- SJR 1215 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Kyson Alexei Summers, 2026 Valedictorian of Waverly Central High School. Signed
- SJR 1214 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Paloma Gracie Belle Arias Alvarez, 2026 Valedictorian of Waverly Central High School. Signed
- SJR 1213 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Shelby Clark, 2026 Salutatorian of East Hickman High School. Signed
- SJR 1212 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Izabelle Naragon, 2026 Valedictorian of East Hickman High School. Signed
Historical 234 bills
- HB 1334 Education - As introduced, changes from July 1 to August 1 the date by which the department must submit its annual report of virtual education program operation, success, improvement efforts, and funding adequacy to the governor, the general assembly, the state board of education, and the BEP review committee. - Amends TCA Title 49. Died
- SB 988 Criminal Procedure - As introduced, changes, from "8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m." to "7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.", the hours of operation for the TBI's telephone line used to respond to inquiries from dealers for a criminal history record check. - Amends TCA Title 9 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. Died
- HB 1226 Business Organizations - As introduced, authorizes the transmission and filing of nonprofit corporations' annual reports to the secretary of state in an electronic format; authorizes the transmission of the secretary of state's list of new nonprofit corporations that were licensed or authorized to operate in the state during the preceding month and the secretary of state's list of nonprofit corporations that surrendered their charters, had charters revoked, or ceased to do business in this state, during the preceding month, to the commissioner of revenue in an electronic format. - Amends TCA Title 48. Died
- HB 673 Claims Commission, Tennessee - As introduced, limits the tort liability of certain contractors with the state who provide direct client services on behalf of the departments of children's services, mental health and substance abuse services, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9, Chapter 8 and Title 12. Died
- SB 472 Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Right to Shop Act." - Amends TCA Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68. Died
- HB 2556 Education - As introduced, changes from August 1 to August 15 the date by which each LEA must submit a financial report of the receipts and expenditures for all public school purposes in the LEA to the commissioner of education. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 2 and Title 49, Chapter 3. Died
- SB 1019 Business Organizations - As introduced, authorizes the transmission and filing of nonprofit corporations' annual reports to the secretary of state in an electronic format; authorizes the transmission of the secretary of state's list of new nonprofit corporations that were licensed or authorized to operate in the state during the preceding month and the secretary of state's list of nonprofit corporations that surrendered their charters, had charters revoked, or ceased to do business in this state, during the preceding month, to the commissioner of revenue in an electronic format. - Amends TCA Title 48. Died
- HB 2542 TennCare - As introduced, directs that a waiver be submitted to allow for health savings account options, a cost sharing or co-pay initiative, and reasonable work requirements upon certain adult enrollees. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 56 and Title 71. Died
- HB 1157 Courts, General Sessions - As introduced, allows process from the general sessions court to be served within 65 days of service, rather than 60 days of service. - Amends TCA Title 6 and Title 16. Died
- SB 2477 Public Funds and Financing - As introduced, urges department of transportation to study total annual amount of municipal street aid funds used by municipalities over last five fiscal years to fund mass transit, including the use of any funds that impact state highways; requires department to report findings and recommendations to the finance, ways and means committees of senate and house of representatives, transportation and safety committee of senate, and transportation committee of house of representatives. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67. Died
- SB 131 Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, amends various firearms provisions, including changes to firearms on school property, open or concealed carrying of a firearm, handgun carry permits, and posted firearms prohibitions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13; Title 49 and Title 70. Died
- HB 1012 Taxes, Sales - As introduced, requires the commissioner of revenue to annually report the amount of revenue generated from the tax on the sale of food to the chairs of the finance, ways and means committees of the senate and the house of representatives. - Amends TCA Title 9; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67. Died
- SB 2463 Insurance, Life - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Right to Shop Act". - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68. Died
- HB 493 Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, amends various firearms provisions, including changes to firearms on school property, open or concealed carrying of a firearm, handgun carry permits, and posted firearms prohibitions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13; Title 49 and Title 70. Died
- HB 2349 Public Funds and Financing - As introduced, urges department of transportation to study total annual amount of municipal street aid funds used by municipalities over last five fiscal years to fund mass transit, including the use of any funds that impact state highways; requires department to report findings and recommendations to the finance, ways and means committees of senate and house of representatives, transportation and safety committee of senate, and transportation committee of house of representatives. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67. Died
- HB 1401 Motor Vehicles - As introduced, increases from 10 to 15 the number of days from the date of an order suspending or revoking a commercial driver license that a petition may be filed to appeal the decision. - Amends TCA Title 55. Died
- SB 666 Taxes, Exemption and Credits - As introduced, exempts the sale of all gold and silver bullion and coins that are used as a medium of exchange, security, or commodity from sales tax. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 3. Died
- HB 2054 Charitable Solicitations - As introduced, exempts certain § 501(c)(4) advocacy organizations from registering with, and being regulated by, the secretary of state as a charitable organization. - Amends TCA Title 48, Chapter 101, Part 5. Died
- SB 2467 Charitable Solicitations - As introduced, exempts certain § 501(c)(4) advocacy organizations from registering with, and being regulated by, the secretary of state as a charitable organization. - Amends TCA Title 48, Chapter 101, Part 5. Died
- HB 2539 Insurance, Life - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Right to Shop Act". - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68. Died
- SB 2469 Education - As introduced, changes from August 1 to August 15 the date by which each LEA must submit a financial report of the receipts and expenditures for all public school purposes in the LEA to the commissioner of education. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 2 and Title 49, Chapter 3. Died
- SB 155 Immigration - As introduced, prohibits state and local governmental entities and officials from adopting or enacting sanctuary policies; authorizes residents of this state and members of the general assembly to submit complaints to the attorney general and reporter; provides that violations will subject applicable entities to ineligibility of state moneys. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 9. Died
- HB 2619 Industrial Development - As introduced, authorizes members of the board of directors of an industrial development corporation to attend meetings via videoconferencing. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 53. Died
- HB 2594 Public Employees - As introduced, restores longevity pay for employees of the executive branch in the state service hired after June 30, 2015. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 38. Died
- SB 2459 Industrial Development - As introduced, authorizes members of the board of directors of an industrial development corporation to attend meetings via videoconferencing. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 53. Died
Co-sponsored
130 billsCurrent session 130 bills
- SJR 1252 A RESOLUTION to recognize Trooper William Bennett on the occasion of his retirement. Signed
- SJR 1045 A RESOLUTION to commend D.T. McCall & Sons of Middle Tennessee. 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 1027 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Freed-Hardeman University men's basketball team upon winning the 2026 NAIA championship. Signed
- SJR 1023 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Dustin Matthew Pedigo of Rockwood. 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 0810 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of James "Jim" Moore Hart of Knoxville. Signed
- SJR 0698 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Charles Maxwell "Charlie" Severance of Knox County. 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 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 0567 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Representative Jeff Burkhart of Clarksville. Signed
- SJR 0556 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Patricia Lee Newton of Nashville. Signed
- SJR 0543 A RESOLUTION to recognize Human Trafficking Awareness Month, January 2026. Passed
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate State and Local Government Committee 4/2/2025 Failed | Not Voting | fail | April 02, 2025 |
| SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 1 3/18/2025 Passed | Not Voting | pass | March 18, 2025 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 3/13/2025 Passed | Not Voting | pass | March 13, 2025 |
| 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 3/31/2011 Passed | Yea | pass | March 31, 2011 |
| 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 Suspend the Rules 6/19/2020 Passed | 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: Motion to Suspend the Rules 6/19/2020 Passed (2) | 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: Third Consideration 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 |