Employment and Affirmative Action Issue Summary
Key Votes
| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2025 | Tennessee | SB 1084 | Prohibits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Offices or Initiatives in State and Local Governments or Public Colleges | Bill Passed - House (72 - 25) |
| April 22, 2025 | Tennessee | SB 1084 | Prohibits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Offices or Initiatives in State and Local Governments or Public Colleges | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6) |
| April 22, 2025 | Tennessee | HB 622 | Prohibits Local Governments and Public Colleges From Hiring Based on Diversity, Equity, or Inclusion Initiatives | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6) |
| April 17, 2025 | Tennessee | HB 622 | Prohibits Local Governments and Public Colleges From Hiring Based on Diversity, Equity, or Inclusion Initiatives | Bill Passed - House (68 - 24) |
| April 6, 2022 | Tennessee | SB 2445 | Classifies Influencing Employee Voting as a Class E Felony | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 0) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/22 | SB 1084 | Prohibits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Offices or Initiatives in State and Local Governments or Public Colleges | Bill Passed - House (72 - 25) |
| 4/22 | SB 1084 | Prohibits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Offices or Initiatives in State and Local Governments or Public Colleges | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6) |
| 4/22 | HB 622 | Prohibits Local Governments and Public Colleges From Hiring Based on Diversity, Equity, or Inclusion Initiatives | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6) |
| 4/17 | HB 622 | Prohibits Local Governments and Public Colleges From Hiring Based on Diversity, Equity, or Inclusion Initiatives | Bill Passed - House (68 - 24) |
| 4/06 | SB 2445 | Classifies Influencing Employee Voting as a Class E Felony | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 0) |
Public Statements
| Date | Title | Politician |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 15, 2023 | Gov. Lee Announces Southwest Airlines to Locate New Crew Base in Tennessee | Gov. Bill Lee |
| Jan. 26, 2023 | Rep. Duncan Introduces Freedom for Health Care Workers Act | Rep. Diana Harshbarger |
| Dec. 13, 2022 | Letter to Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Sens. Braun, Burr, Thune and Rep. Foxx Lead Republican Colleagues in Urging Department of Labor to Protect Independent Contractor Classification | Rep. Diana Harshbarger |
| Dec. 13, 2022 | Letter to Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Sens. Braun, Burr, Thune and Rep. Foxx Lead Republican Colleagues in Urging Department of Labor to Protect Independent Contractor Classification | Sen. Marsha Blackburn |
| Dec. 13, 2022 | Letter to Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Sens. Braun, Burr, Thune and Rep. Foxx Lead Republican Colleagues in Urging Department of Labor to Protect Independent Contractor Classification | Sen. Bill Hagerty |
| Date | Title | Politician |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 15, 2023 | Gov. Lee Announces Southwest Airlines to Locate New Crew Base in Tennessee | Gov. Bill Lee |
| Jan. 26, 2023 | Rep. Duncan Introduces Freedom for Health Care Workers Act | Rep. Diana Harshbarger |
| Dec. 13, 2022 | Letter to Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Sens. Braun, Burr, Thune and Rep. Foxx Lead Republican Colleagues in Urging Department of Labor to Protect Independent Contractor Classification | Rep. Diana Harshbarger |
| Dec. 13, 2022 | Letter to Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Sens. Braun, Burr, Thune and Rep. Foxx Lead Republican Colleagues in Urging Department of Labor to Protect Independent Contractor Classification | Sen. Marsha Blackburn |
| Dec. 13, 2022 | Letter to Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Sens. Braun, Burr, Thune and Rep. Foxx Lead Republican Colleagues in Urging Department of Labor to Protect Independent Contractor Classification | Sen. Bill Hagerty |
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