Stevens, John
Born
1973
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96
Bills sponsored
this session · 234 all-time
234
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 234 all-time
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Enacted into law
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6492
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 6492 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)
234 billsCurrent session 96 bills
- SJR 1049 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate the Henry County High School Madrigals upon their victory at the WorldStrides Festival. Signed
- SJR 0987 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Robert Taswell "Tas" Gardner, president of the Tennessee District Public Defenders Conference. Signed
- SJR 0937 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Tabitha Bates on her selection as a 2026 Extraordinary Educator. Signed
- SJR 0925 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Charles A. "Charlie" Trost upon the occasion of his thirty years of service as a Uniform Law Commissioner for the State of Tennessee. Signed
- SJR 0924 A RESOLUTION to honor Drake Lehmkuhl as the all-time leading scorer in Gleason High School basketball history. Signed
- SJR 0822 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate the Westview High School girls' soccer team on winning the 2025 TSSAA Division I-A state championship. Signed
- SJR 0821 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the members and coaches of the McKenzie High School Rebels football team. Signed
- SJR 0820 A RESOLUTION to congratulate Abigail Wallace of McKenzie High School, 2025 TSSAA Class A Girls' Cross Country Individual Runner-Up. Signed
- SJR 0819 A RESOLUTION to congratulate Hudson McDaniel of Dresden High School on winning the 2025 TSSAA Class A Girls' Cross Country Individual Championship. Signed
- SJR 0818 A RESOLUTION to congratulate Vaughn Bounds of Dresden High School on winning the 2025 TSSAA Class A Boys' Cross Country Individual Championship. Signed
- SJR 0817 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Graham Simpson, Tennessee Titans Mr. Football for Division 1-3A. Signed
- SJR 0816 A RESOLUTION to recognize Phil Rogers on the occasion of his retirement. Signed
- SJR 0443 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate the Henry County High School Madrigals upon their victory at the Anaheim Heritage Festival. Signed
- SJR 0349 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Westview Lady Chargers girls' basketball team upon winning the 2025 TSSAA Division I, Class 2A state championship. Signed
- SJR 0348 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Greenfield Lady Yellowjackets girls' basketball team upon winning the 2025 TSSAA Division I, Class 1A state championship. Signed
- SJR 0228 A RESOLUTION to commend Noelle Porterfield for exemplary service as a legislative intern. Signed
- SJR 0009 A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to Article I, Section 35 of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to the rights of crime victims. Passed
- SB 2733 AN ACT to amend Chapter 33 of the Private Acts of 1985; as amended by Chapter 85 of the Private Acts of 2004; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Gleason. Signed
- SB 2731 AN ACT to amend Chapter 541 of the Private Acts of 1939; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 32 of the Private Acts of 1999; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to Benton County. Signed
- SB 2718 AN ACT to amend Chapter 270 of the Private Acts of 1982; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the mineral severance tax for Weakley County Passed
- SB 2717 AN ACT to amend Chapter 158 of the Private Acts of 1992; as amended by Chapter 103 of the Private Acts of 1993; Chapter 62 of the Private Acts of 1993; Chapter 27 of the Private Acts of 2001; Chapter 37 of the Private Acts of 2003; Chapter 87 of the Private Acts of 2006; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter for the City of Martin. Signed
- SB 2712 AN ACT to amend the private acts of Obion County, relative to the county highway department. Signed
- SB 2701 AN ACT relative to authorizing the levy of a mineral severance tax in Henry County. Signed
- SB 2689 AN ACT to amend the private acts of Weakley County, relative to the county highway department. Signed
- SB 2419 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, relative to fireworks. Signed
Historical 138 bills
- SB 762 Schools, Charter - As introduced, authorizes an achievement school district (ASD) operated charter school, operating for at least three years, to be operated by the state board of education if benchmarks agreed upon by the ASD and charter school in the original charter application are met. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 13; Title 49, Chapter 2; Title 49, Chapter 7 and Title 49, Chapter 8. Died
- SB 423 Divorce, Annulment and Alimony - As introduced, allows a court to allow service by publication when a person who has filed for divorce has been unable to locate his or her spouse for five or more years. - Amends TCA Section 21-1-204. Died
- SB 29 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement - As introduced, rescinds the requirement that the commissioner of revenue disclose information related to enforcement of the Tennessee Tobacco Manufacturers' Escrow Fund Act of 1999 to the attorney general; removes authorization for the commissioner of revenue and the attorney general to disclose this information under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 43; Title 47; Title 49; Title 62; Title 63; Title 67 and Title 68. Died
- HB 780 Traffic Safety - As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer operating a manned traffic enforcement camera to do so only in a clearly marked law enforcement vehicle with authorized flashing lights that is visible to approaching vehicles; requires traffic citation issued based upon evidence from a manned traffic enforcement camera to be issued immediately upon determining that an offense occurred. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 55. Died
- SB 26 Banks and Financial Institutions - As introduced, requires the commissioner of financial institutions to issue a report on title pledges to the governor and general assembly annually rather than biennially. - Amends TCA Title 45. Died
- SB 768 Insurance, Motor Vehicles - As introduced, requires auto repair shop to include on the insured's or third-party claimant's copy of the estimate a notice if after-market crash parts made by a manufacturer other than the vehicle manufacturer are being used in the vehicle's repair. - Amends TCA Title 56. Died
- SB 1990 Parks, Natural Areas Preservation - As introduced, extends, from not more than 10 days to not more than 15 days, the period for which the director of parks and recreation may issue permits for special events in state parks. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 5 and Title 11. Died
- HB 465 Physicians and Surgeons - As introduced, permits hospitals and renal dialysis clinics to employ radiologists, pathologists, anesthesiologists, and emergency room physicians under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 6 and Title 68, Chapter 11. Died
- HB 98 Election Laws - As introduced, requires Shelby and Davidson counties to conduct nonpartisan elections for all state trial court judgeships, county judicial offices, and judicial clerk offices. - Amends TCA Section 2-13-203. Died
- HB 450 Probation and Parole - As introduced, permits courts sentencing to probation persons convicted of Class C, D, and E felonies, rather than just Class E, to contract with private probation companies to provide probation services, and establishes minimum qualifications for the private probation companies in order to contract with the courts. - Amends TCA Section 40-35-303. Died
- SB 761 Public Employees - As introduced, provides for payment of $25,000 to the estates of certain first responders killed in the line of duty; creates a special account in the general fund and directs the commissioner of finance and administration to administer the payments to decedents' estates. - Amends TCA Title 7 and Title 58. Failed
- SB 1088 Victims' Rights - As introduced, requires the victim or victims to receive at least one-half of every restitution payment the offender makes as part of court-ordered restitution regardless of how much the offender owes the state in court costs, fees, fines, and litigation taxes. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1; Title 39 and Title 40. Died
- SB 760 Traffic Safety - As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer operating a manned traffic enforcement camera to do so only in a clearly marked law enforcement vehicle with authorized flashing lights that is visible to approaching vehicles; requires traffic citation issued based upon evidence from a manned traffic enforcement camera to be issued immediately upon determining that an offense occurred. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 55. Died
- HB 2316 Alcoholic Beverages - As introduced, reduces the period for which a manufacturer's license must be suspended or revoked for mislabeling its product as Tennessee whiskey from not less than one year to not more than one year. - Amends TCA Title 57. Died
- HB 2182 Parks, Natural Areas Preservation - As introduced, extends, from not more than 10 days to not more than 15 days, the period for which the director of parks and recreation may issue permits for special events in state parks. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 5 and Title 11. Died
- HB 1136 Schools, Charter - As introduced, authorizes an achievement school district (ASD) operated charter school, operating for at least three years, to be operated by the state board of education if benchmarks agreed upon by the ASD and charter school in the original charter application are met. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 13; Title 49, Chapter 2; Title 49, Chapter 7 and Title 49, Chapter 8. Died
- HB 1233 Divorce, Annulment and Alimony - As introduced, allows a court to allow service by publication when a person who has filed for divorce has been unable to locate his or her spouse for five or more years. - Amends TCA Section 21-1-204. Died
- HB 2341 Obion County - As introduced, removes the restriction on the use of the revenue from the hotel occupancy tax in Obion County. - Amends TCA Section 67-4-1425. Died
- HB 1152 Victims' Rights - As introduced, requires the victim or victims to receive at least one-half of every restitution payment the offender makes as part of court-ordered restitution regardless of how much the offender owes the state in court costs, fees, fines, and litigation taxes. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1; Title 39 and Title 40. Died
- SB 135 Election Laws - As introduced, requires Shelby and Davidson counties to conduct nonpartisan elections for all state trial court judgeships, county judicial offices, and judicial clerk offices. - Amends TCA Section 2-13-203. Died
- HB 1544 Criminal Procedure - As introduced, extends availability of writ of error coram nobis to cases where accused pled guilty or nolo contendere, upon a discovery of subsequently discovered or new evidence. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 26. Died
- SB 1989 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement - As introduced, revises certain circumstances under which the commissioner of revenue must not include or retain a non-participating manufacturer in the directory of certified tobacco product manufacturers. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 4. Died
- SB 408 Alcoholic Beverages - As introduced, permits a Tennessee resident who has been residing outside the United States due to employment to apply for a one-time license to ship wine purchased by the individual to this state. - Amends TCA Title 57. Died
- SB 1441 Kenton - Subject to local approval, increases the amount required for competitive bidding for purchases or contracts from $1,000 to $10,000. - Amends Chapter 87 of the Private Acts of 1981. Died
- HB 2008 Victims' Rights - As introduced, changes the frequency required for newspaper publication of a notice of the existence of a victims' compensation escrow fund from once every three months to twice every six months. - Amends TCA Title 24 and Title 29. Died
Co-sponsored
234 billsCurrent session 234 bills
- SJR 1252 A RESOLUTION to recognize Trooper William Bennett on the occasion of his retirement. Signed
- SJR 1182 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Glenn Jacobs on his exemplary tenure as Knox County Mayor. 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 0887 A RESOLUTION to support Tennessee's response to the United States Department of Energy Request for Information on Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses. Passed
- 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 0835 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Jonathan Kerry Blackwood. 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 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 0663 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Meharry Medical College upon the celebration of its 150th anniversary. Signed
- SJR 0662 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Fisk University upon the celebration of its 160th anniversary. Signed
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/6/2023 Passed | Yea | pass | April 06, 2023 |
| SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 5/2/2019 Passed | Yea | pass | May 02, 2019 |
| 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 |
| SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 2 6/18/2020 Passed (2) | 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 |
| SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 2 6/18/2020 Passed | Yea | pass | June 18, 2020 |
| SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for adoption by Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee 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 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Concur in House Amend# 2 4/28/2022 Passed (1) | Yea | pass | April 28, 2022 |