SB 497 Tattoos and Piercings - As enacted, permits tattoo artists who have been licensed in this state for fewer than three years but licensed in another state for 10 years or more to receive a tattoo artist licensure in this state; requires the tattoo artist to provide the tattoo artist's signature on this state's tattoo apprenticeship completion application signifying that the apprentice tattoo artist has met the requirement of law. - Amends TCA Title 62 and Title 68.
Latest: Apr 15, 2025 · Pub. Ch. 212
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/27/2025 Passed
90 yes · 1 no · 3 other
Mar 27, 2025 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/27/2025 Passed
90 yes · 1 no · 3 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 2 | – | – |
| Democratic | 19 | – | 1 |
| Republican | 69 | 1 | 2 |
How each member voted (94)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
3 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 4/3/2025 Passed
30 yes · 0 no
Apr 3, 2025 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 4/3/2025 Passed
30 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 6 |
| Republican | 24 |
How each member voted (30)
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Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/10/2025 Passed
27 yes · 0 no
Mar 10, 2025 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/10/2025 Passed
27 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 4 |
| Republican | 23 |
How each member voted (27)
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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 | 1 |
| Republican | 6 |
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 27, Nays 0
Mar 27, 2025 · House
Passed House
Passed H., as am., Ayes 90, Nays 1, PNV 3
Apr 3, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate
Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0127)
Apr 7, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 7, 2025 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 15, 2025 · Senate
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (23 actions)
- Jan 29, 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, 2025SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Mar 10, 2025SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 0
- Mar 10, 2025SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0069)
- Mar 13, 2025HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Mar 27, 2025HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0127)
- Mar 27, 2025HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 90, Nays 1, PNV 3
- Mar 27, 2025HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
- Apr 1, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/3/2025
- Apr 3, 2025SenateConcurred, Ayes 30, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0127)
- Apr 4, 2025SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
- Apr 7, 2025SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- Apr 7, 2025HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- Apr 8, 2025SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
- Apr 15, 2025SenateSigned by Governor.
- Apr 29, 2025Pub. Ch. 212
- Apr 29, 2025Effective date(s) 01/01/2026
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