Governor of Tennessee
Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee
50th Governor of Tennessee, in office since 2019. Farm and construction company owner. Re-elected in 2022 with nearly 65% of the vote. Faith-based conservative. Led Tennessee during major gun control debate after Covenant School shooting.
Record
Faith-based conservative governor overseeing Tennessee's economic boom. Resisted most gun restrictions after Covenant School shooting but explored some measures. Major economic development wins including Oracle headquarters relocation. Strong education investment.
Legislative Record
Recently signed into law
- SB 1748 — Motor Vehicles - As enacted, revises law relative to out-of-service orders issued to commercial drivers and related penalties. - Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 65, Chapter 15. (Signed into law, May 22, 2026)
- SB 468 — Safety - As enacted, enacts the "Riley Gaines Women's Safety and Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 37; Title 41; Title 49 and Title 68. (Signed into law, May 22, 2026)
- SB 1847 — Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property. - Amends TCA Title 39. (Signed into law, May 22, 2026)
- HB 2663 — Tullahoma - Subject to local approval, allocates 3.8 percent of each annual operating budget, but not less than $1.5 million, to the maintenance of streets and roads within the city limits of the City of Tullahoma. - Amends Chapter 553 of the Acts of 1903. (Signed into law, May 21, 2026)
- SB 2693 — Millington - Subject to local approval, requires a candidate for the office of mayor to be a resident of the City of Millington for one year preceding the election rather than 60 days to qualify to run for such office. - Amends Chapter 238 of the Acts of 1903; as amended and rewritten. (Signed into law, Apr 7, 2026)
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