Tennessee
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Legislative Orientation ✓ Available
| Chamber | Question | Answer | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Representatives | Does your chamber offer an orientation program for new legislators at the beginning of a term? | Yes | |
| House of Representatives | Which best describes the length of the New Member orientation program? | One day | |
| House of Representatives | Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)? | Legislative process/procedure | |
| House of Representatives | Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)? | Legislative research and bill drafting | |
| House of Representatives | Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)? | Role of committees/training of chairs/vice chairs | |
| House of Representatives | Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)? | Ethics/conflicts of interest | |
| House of Representatives | Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)? | Harassment policies of your chamber | |
| House of Representatives | Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)? | District office setup or member expense reimbursement | |
| House of Representatives | Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)? | Clerk or Secretary's office | |
| House of Representatives | Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)? | Human Resources | |
| House of Representatives | Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)? | Networking opportunities with other newly elected members | |
| House of Representatives | Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)? | Provision of state-issued electronic devices (phones, laptops, etc.) | |
| House of Representatives | Does your chamber permit remote participation in the orientation program? | No | |
| House of Representatives | Does your chamber provide an orientation program for members elected in a special election? | Yes | |
| House of Representatives | Does your chamber provide on-going training opportunities for all members throughout the legislative term? If yes, please note what topics are typically addressed. | No |
Leadership ✓ Available
| Chamber | Question | Answer | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Representatives | Is Lt. Governor a current position in your chamber? | No | |
| House of Representatives | Is President a current position in your chamber? | No | |
| House of Representatives | Is Speaker a current position in your chamber? | Yes | |
| House of Representatives | Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Speaker? | Yes | Only one person |
| House of Representatives | How is the Speaker selected and by whom? | Elected | Elected by the whole body |
| House of Representatives | How long are the terms for the Speaker? | Open-ended response | 2 years |
| House of Representatives | What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Speaker? | Open-ended response | Maintain order and decorum while presiding over the House. |
| House of Representatives | Is Pro Tempore a current position in your chamber? | Yes | |
| House of Representatives | Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Pro Tempore? | Yes | only one |
| House of Representatives | How is the Pro Tempore selected and by whom? | Elected | Elected by the whole body |
| House of Representatives | How long are the terms for the Pro Tempore? | Open-ended response | 2 years |
| House of Representatives | What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Pro Tempore? | Open-ended response | Preside in the absence of the Speaker |
| House of Representatives | Is Majority Leader a current position in your chamber? | Yes | |
| House of Representatives | Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Leader? | Yes | This is a caucus decision, traditionally there is only one. |
| House of Representatives | How is the Majority Leader selected and by whom? | Elected | Elected by the majority caucus. |
| House of Representatives | How long are the terms for the Majority Leader? | Open-ended response | 2 years |
| House of Representatives | What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Majority Leader? | Open-ended response | There are no duties set out in our rules for the majority leader. Traditionally the majority leader handles procedural motions for the House. |
| House of Representatives | Is Assistant Majority Leader a current position in your chamber? | Yes | |
| House of Representatives | Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Assistant Majority Leader? | Yes | This is a caucus decision |
| House of Representatives | How is the Assistant Majority Leader selected and by whom? | Elected | Elected by the Majority caucus |
| House of Representatives | How long are the terms for the Assistant Majority Leader? | Open-ended response | 2 years |
| House of Representatives | What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Assistant Majority Leader? | Open-ended response | No duties mentioned in the House rules |
| House of Representatives | Is Minority Leader a current position in your chamber? | Yes | |
| House of Representatives | Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Minority Leader? | Yes | This is a caucus decision. Traditionally there is only one. |
| House of Representatives | How is the Minority Leader selected and by whom? | Elected | Elected by the caucus |
| House of Representatives | How long are the terms for the Minority Leader? | Open-ended response | 2 years |
| House of Representatives | What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Minority Leader? | Open-ended response | The minority leader has no duties mentioned in the House Rules |
| House of Representatives | Is Assistant Minority Leader a current position in your chamber? | Yes | |
| House of Representatives | Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Assistant Minority Leader? | Yes | this is a caucus decision |
| House of Representatives | How is the Assistant Minority Leader selected and by whom? | Elected | Elected by the caucus |
| House of Representatives | How long are the terms for the Assistant Minority Leader? | Open-ended response | 2 years |
| House of Representatives | What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Assistant Minority Leader? | Open-ended response | This position is not mentioned in the House Rules |
| House of Representatives | Is Majority Whip a current position in your chamber? | Yes | |
| House of Representatives | Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Whip? | Yes | this is a caucus decision |
| House of Representatives | How is the Majority Whip selected and by whom? | Elected | by caucus |
| House of Representatives | How long are the terms for the Majority Whip? | Open-ended response | 2 years |
| House of Representatives | What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Majority Whip? | Open-ended response | not mentioned in rules |
| House of Representatives | Is Minority Whip a current position in your chamber? | Yes | |
| House of Representatives | Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Minority Whip? | Yes | this is a caucus decision |
| House of Representatives | How is the Minority Whip selected and by whom? | Elected | by caucus |
| House of Representatives | How long are the terms for the Minority Whip? | Open-ended response | 2 years |
| House of Representatives | What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Minority Whip? | Open-ended response | not mentioned in House rules |
| House of Representatives | List any other positions that weren't listed. | Open-ended response | Deputy Speaker |
| Senate | Is Lt. Governor a current position in your chamber? | Yes | |
| Senate | Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Lt. Governor? | Yes | One |
| Senate | How is the Lt. Governor selected and by whom? | Elected | by majority of elected Senators |
| Senate | How long are the terms for the Lt. Governor? | Open-ended response | 2 years |
| Senate | What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Lt. Governor? | Open-ended response | Speaker of the Senate |
| Senate | Is President a current position in your chamber? | No | |
| Senate | Is Speaker a current position in your chamber? | Yes | |
| Senate | Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Speaker? | Yes | One |
| Senate | How is the Speaker selected and by whom? | Elected | elected by majority of elected Senators |
| Senate | How long are the terms for the Speaker? | Open-ended response | 2 years |
| Senate | What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Speaker? | Open-ended response | Preside over Senate, manage senate staff and policies |
| Senate | Is Pro Tempore a current position in your chamber? | Yes | |
| Senate | Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Pro Tempore? | Yes | One |
| Senate | How is the Pro Tempore selected and by whom? | Elected | majority of elected Senate members |
| Senate | How long are the terms for the Pro Tempore? | Open-ended response | 2 years |
| Senate | What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Pro Tempore? | Open-ended response | Help carry out Speaker's plans, leadership of senate, sometimes preside |
| Senate | Is Majority Leader a current position in your chamber? | Yes | |
| Senate | Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Leader? | Yes | One |
| Senate | How is the Majority Leader selected and by whom? | Elected | by majortity party |
| Senate | How long are the terms for the Majority Leader? | Open-ended response | 2 years |
| Senate | What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Majority Leader? | Open-ended response | sponsor legislation for the governor |
| Senate | Is Assistant Majority Leader a current position in your chamber? | Yes | |
| Senate | Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Assistant Majority Leader? | Yes | One |
| Senate | How is the Assistant Majority Leader selected and by whom? | Elected | by majority party |
| Senate | How long are the terms for the Assistant Majority Leader? | Open-ended response | 2 years |
| Senate | What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Assistant Majority Leader? | Open-ended response | help carry legislation for governor |
| Senate | Is Minority Leader a current position in your chamber? | Yes | |
| Senate | Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Minority Leader? | Yes | One |
| Senate | How is the Minority Leader selected and by whom? | Elected | by minority party |
| Senate | How long are the terms for the Minority Leader? | Open-ended response | 2 years |
| Senate | What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Minority Leader? | Open-ended response | lead the minority party's legislative pacakge |
| Senate | Is Assistant Minority Leader a current position in your chamber? | Yes | |
| Senate | Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Assistant Minority Leader? | Yes | one |
| Senate | How is the Assistant Minority Leader selected and by whom? | Elected | by minority party |
| Senate | How long are the terms for the Assistant Minority Leader? | Open-ended response | 2 years |
| Senate | What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Assistant Minority Leader? | Open-ended response | help pass minority party's legislative package |
| Senate | Is Majority Whip a current position in your chamber? | Yes | |
| Senate | Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Whip? | Yes | one |
| Senate | How is the Majority Whip selected and by whom? | Elected | majority party |
| Senate | How long are the terms for the Majority Whip? | Open-ended response | 2 years |
| Senate | What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Majority Whip? | Open-ended response | count votes |
| Senate | Is Minority Whip a current position in your chamber? | Yes | |
| Senate | Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Minority Whip? | Yes | one |
| Senate | How is the Minority Whip selected and by whom? | Elected | by minority party |
| Senate | How long are the terms for the Minority Whip? | Open-ended response | 2 years |
| Senate | What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Minority Whip? | Open-ended response | count votes |
Political Caucuses ✓ Available
| Chamber | Question | Answer | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Representatives | Does your chamber/state have at least one active political party caucus? | Yes | |
| House of Representatives | How are political party caucuses organized in your chamber/state? | By any other method (please specify) | Caucuses are not organized by House rules. |
| House of Representatives | Do the caucuses have written bylaws or other binding rules or customs that govern their meetings? | Yes | |
| House of Representatives | Do the political party caucuses have legislative staff assigned to them? | Yes | |
| House of Representatives | What role do those caucuses play? | Select leaders or assist in organization of the chamber | |
| House of Representatives | What role do those caucuses play? | Gather and disseminate information | |
| House of Representatives | What role do those caucuses play? | Formulate policy | |
| House of Representatives | What role do those caucuses play? | Host or participate in social and community events | |
| House of Representatives | Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings? | Members only | |
| House of Representatives | Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings? | Invited guests | |
| House of Representatives | Does your chamber/state have other caucuses based upon interests other than political party? If yes, please specify. | Yes | Veterans Caucus |
| Senate | Does your chamber/state have at least one active political party caucus? | Yes | |
| Senate | How are political party caucuses organized in your chamber/state? | By chamber rules | |
| Senate | Do the caucuses have written bylaws or other binding rules or customs that govern their meetings? | Yes | |
| Senate | Do the political party caucuses have legislative staff assigned to them? | Yes | |
| Senate | What role do those caucuses play? | Gather and disseminate information | |
| Senate | What role do those caucuses play? | Formulate policy | |
| Senate | What role do those caucuses play? | Host or participate in social and community events | |
| Senate | Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings? | Members only | |
| Senate | Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings? | Legislative staff | |
| Senate | Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings? | Media | |
| Senate | Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings? | Invited guests | |
| Senate | Does your chamber/state have other caucuses based upon interests other than political party? If yes, please specify. | No |
Enrolling Procedures ✓ Available
| Chamber | Question | Answer | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Representatives | Is the act or chapter number assigned before enrolling? | No (no space or reference) | |
| Senate | Is the act or chapter number assigned before enrolling? | No (space left, added later) |
Data status for Tennessee
The current standing of every Tennessee record in ILP. If your chamber can update or confirm any of this, contact the ILP editors via the About page.
| Topic | Chamber | Survey record | Status | Last Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolling Procedures | House of Representatives | Responded | Imported | 2026-07-19 |
| Enrolling Procedures | Senate | Responded | Imported | 2026-07-19 |
| Leadership | House of Representatives | Responded | Imported | 2026-07-19 |
| Leadership | Senate | Responded | Imported | 2026-07-19 |
| Legislative Orientation | House of Representatives | Responded | Imported | 2026-07-19 |
| Legislative Orientation | Senate | Did not respond | Needs Update | 2026-07-19 |
| Political Caucuses | House of Representatives | Responded | Imported | 2026-07-19 |
| Political Caucuses | Senate | Responded | Imported | 2026-07-19 |
No specific answers are currently flagged for update.