The Equity Alliance’s Day on the Hill is an annual trip to Capitol Hill for everyday Black Tennesseans, other stakeholders, and coalition partners to unify, hear, discuss, and present the most pressing issues and their impact on Black Tennesseans to shape and influence policy decisions by the General Assembly.
On March 4, 2026, 8:30am-3:00pm, we’re bringing together a diverse group of community leaders, advocates, and legislators to promote a greater democracy for all. The day‘s activities include meetings with legislators, sitting in on committee meetings, informative panels, and a catered lunch.
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Come ready to learn, connect, and build.
Our 2026 Bills to Watch list, which highlights key legislation on cannabis, democracy, education, economic inequality, environmental justice, and healthcare. The bills listed below reflect both the challenges we must confront and the opportunities we must seize to dismantle systemic barriers and create lasting change for thriving Black communities.
📍 Montgomery County
SB 1666 – Bill Powers (Childcare)
Expands and adjusts state policies related to childcare access and provider regulations to support working families.
SB 2410 – Bill Powers (Workforce)
Focuses on workforce development initiatives to strengthen job training programs and employment pipelines.
HB 2358 – Ronnie Glynn (Workforce)
Addresses workforce readiness efforts aimed at improving employment opportunities and economic mobility.
HB 1774 – Ronnie Glynn (Marijuana)
Proposes changes to state marijuana laws, including regulation and/or decriminalization provisions.
📍 Nashville / Davidson County
HB 0687 / SB 0336 – Karen Camper & Aftyn Behn (Felon Voter Registration)
Seeks to revise voter registration rules for individuals with felony convictions to clarify or restore voting eligibility.
HB 2615 / SB 2583 (Election Laws)
Makes changes to Tennessee election procedures and administrative requirements.
HB 2238 / SB 2097 – Raumesh Akbari (Marijuana & Elections)
Addresses policies related to marijuana regulation and associated election law provisions.
📍 Shelby County
HB 0856 / SB 0834 – Brent Taylor & Mark White (School Board Takeover)
Allows for state-level intervention or restructuring of local school board governance under certain conditions.
HB 0282 / SB 0722 – Torrey Harris & London Lamar (Recall Election Process – DEAD)
Would have established or revised procedures for recalling elected officials; the bill is no longer advancing.
HB 1742 / SB 1994 – Dixie & Yarbro (Free Meal Expansion)
Expands eligibility for free school meals to increase food access for students.
HB 1945 / SB 1820 – Williams Lambert & Bo Watson (SNAP Access)
Adjusts policies related to eligibility or administration of SNAP benefits.
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