SB 715 Cemeteries - As enacted, changes the way that the fair market value of an improvement care trust fund is calculated for certain purposes; clarifies that the fee that a cemetery company charges for the memorial care of a commodity installed in the cemetery cannot exceed the fee charged by the company for installation of the commodity; makes other changes related to cemeteries. - Amends TCA Title 46.
Latest: Apr 3, 2025 · Pub. Ch. 119
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/17/2025 Passed
92 yes · 0 no · 3 other
Mar 17, 2025 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/17/2025 Passed
92 yes · 0 no · 3 other
| Party | Yes | Not voting |
|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 2 | – |
| Democratic | 19 | – |
| Republican | 71 | 3 |
How each member voted (95)
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3 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 2 3/20/2025 Passed
32 yes · 0 no
Mar 20, 2025 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 2 3/20/2025 Passed
32 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 6 |
| Republican | 26 |
How each member voted (32)
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Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/10/2025 Passed
28 yes · 1 no
Mar 10, 2025 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/10/2025 Passed
28 yes · 1 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 4 | – |
| Republican | 24 | 1 |
How each member voted (29)
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Senate: SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/4/2025 Passed
7 yes · 0 no
Mar 4, 2025 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/4/2025 Passed
7 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 |
| Republican | 5 |
How each member voted (7)
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Where it stands
Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Mar 10, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 1
Mar 17, 2025 · House
Passed House
Passed H., as am., Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 3
Mar 20, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0 (Amendment 2 - HA0093)
Mar 24, 2025 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
Mar 24, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 3, 2025 · Senate
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (24 actions)
- Feb 3, 2025SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 10, 2025SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 12, 2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
- Feb 25, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/4/2025
- Feb 25, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/4/2025
- Mar 4, 2025SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Mar 7, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/10/2025
- Mar 10, 2025SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0073)
- Mar 10, 2025SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 1
- Mar 10, 2025SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Mar 13, 2025HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Mar 17, 2025HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 3
- Mar 17, 2025HouseAm. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0092)
- Mar 17, 2025HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA0093)
- Mar 17, 2025HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
- Mar 18, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 3/20/2025
- Mar 20, 2025SenateConcurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0 (Amendment 2 - HA0093)
- Mar 20, 2025SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
- Mar 24, 2025HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- Mar 24, 2025SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- Mar 25, 2025SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
- Apr 3, 2025SenateSigned by Governor.
- Apr 8, 2025Effective date(s) 01/01/2026
- Apr 8, 2025Pub. Ch. 119
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