Charlane Oliver

Oliver sponsored 2026 legislation to end Tennessee's state grocery tax while replacing revenue through changes affecting large corporations.

April 20, 2026Supports Reduce Wealth Gap

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Sponsored Senate Bill 2505, proposing to require businesses that receive state economic development incentives to pay workers at least $21.99 an hour, adjusted each year. The Senate Commerce and Labor Committee sent it to a general subcommittee in March 2026, taking no further action.

January 29, 2026Supports Reduce Wealth Gap

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver sponsored SB 944, enacted in 2023 to require the Board of Judicial Conduct to notify complainants of findings and provide a process to seek review of dismissed complaints.

April 28, 2023Supports Anti-Corruption

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver sponsored SB 2509, enacted in 2026 as the Child Care Red Tape Reduction Act to revise licensing and regulatory requirements affecting child-care providers.

May 27, 2026Supports Government Efficiency

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver sponsored SJR 684 opposing the proposed Music City Loop tunnel project and urging state and local officials to reject public support for it; the resolution failed.

April 22, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver sponsored SB 1215 to create grants supporting specified school-safety improvements; the bill failed in committee in March 2026.

March 18, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver sponsored a package of 2023-2024 gun-safety proposals addressing bump stocks, extreme-risk protection orders, firearm access by children, lost or stolen firearms, and background-check or magazine-capacity rules.

April 25, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver sponsored the Homes Not Hedge Funds Act, SB 242, which passed the Senate in 2026 and proposed limiting certain bulk purchases of single-family homes by institutional investors.

March 12, 2026Supports Housing Affordability

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver sponsored SB 1137, enacted in 2024 to authorize municipalities to provide loans, grants, tax deferrals, land, infrastructure, or other assistance for qualifying affordable multifamily housing projects.

May 28, 2024Supports Housing Affordability

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver sponsored SB 717, enacted in 2023 to require at least 60 days' notice before terminating certain rental agreements when federally assisted housing for elderly tenants is demolished or substantially renovated.

May 19, 2023Supports Housing Affordability

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver sponsored SB 2512 to fund universal voluntary pre-kindergarten through a tax on certain data transactions; the bill failed in committee in March 2026.

March 4, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Introduced the Child Care Workforce Improvement Act, proposing extra pay for child care workers and assistance payments for early childhood teachers (Senate Bill 902). The Senate Health and Welfare Committee sent it to a general subcommittee in March 2025.

March 5, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver sponsored SB 1137, enacted in 2024 to authorize municipalities to provide loans, grants, tax deferrals, land, infrastructure, or other assistance for qualifying affordable multifamily housing projects.

May 28, 2024Supports Social Programs and Welfare

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver sponsored SB 2063, enacted in 2024 to direct a state study of child-care availability, affordability, quality, workforce issues, and possible incentives and regulatory changes.

May 6, 2024Supports Social Programs and Welfare

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver sponsored SB 2512 to fund universal voluntary pre-kindergarten through a tax on certain data transactions; the bill failed in committee in March 2026.

March 4, 2026Supports Public Education Quality

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Sponsored a bill requiring Tennessee's education department to keep a list of mental health resources, and public schools to share it with students and parents (Senate Bill 2301).

January 22, 2026Supports Public Education Quality

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver sponsored a package of 2023-2024 gun-safety proposals addressing bump stocks, extreme-risk protection orders, firearm access by children, lost or stolen firearms, and background-check or magazine-capacity rules.

April 25, 2024Supports Gun Control

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver sponsored SB 1010, the Contraceptive Freedom Act, to establish a statutory right to obtain and use contraception; the proposal failed in committee in 2025.

March 11, 2025Supports Women's Reproductive Rights

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver sponsored SB 1011 to create exceptions to Tennessee's abortion prohibition for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest.

February 6, 2025Supports Women's Reproductive Rights

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

During Tennessee's May 2026 redistricting special session, Oliver stood on her Senate desk with a banner and protested a congressional map that divided Memphis's majority-Black district; the map passed and was signed into law.

May 7, 2026Supports Election Integrity

Source: apnews.com · researched July 18, 2026

Sponsored a bill proposing automatic restoration of voting rights for Tennesseans who complete their sentence, including any parole or probation (Senate Bill 1211).

February 6, 2025Supports Election Integrity

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Following Oliver's May 2026 redistricting protest, Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally reassigned her from the Government Operations Committee and restricted state-paid travel, per diem, and other compensation privileges.

May 27, 2026Supports Civil Rights

Source: tennesseelookout.com · researched July 18, 2026

During Tennessee's May 2026 redistricting special session, Oliver stood on her Senate desk with a banner and protested a congressional map that divided Memphis's majority-Black district; the map passed and was signed into law.

May 7, 2026Supports Civil Rights

Source: apnews.com · researched July 18, 2026

Voted to pass HB 601, which opens a late-stage innocence appeal to people who pleaded guilty. The Tennessee Senate passed it 24-6, and it became law.

April 10, 2025Supports Civil Rights

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 6, 2026

Voted for the Senate version of Senate Bill 336, which changed the child support condition for restoring voting rights to twelve months of compliance. The Senate passed it 24-8, and a later House rewrite became law.

April 10, 2025Supports Civil Rights

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 27, 2026

Sponsored a bill proposing automatic restoration of voting rights for Tennesseans who complete their sentence, including any parole or probation (Senate Bill 1211).

February 6, 2025Supports Civil Rights

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver co-founded The Equity Alliance in 2016 and helped grow the Tennessee civic-engagement nonprofit from a $250 budget to a $2.5 million organization within five years.

December 31, 2021Supports Civil Rights

Source: tnsenatedems.com · researched July 18, 2026

Voted for Senate Bill 2040, which bars an owner from controlling a pharmacy plus both a health insurer and drug-benefit manager from 2028. The Tennessee Senate passed it 24-9, and it became law.

April 20, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 27, 2026

Oliver sponsored 2026 legislation to end Tennessee's state grocery tax while replacing revenue through changes affecting large corporations.

April 20, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver sponsored the Homes Not Hedge Funds Act, SB 242, which passed the Senate in 2026 and proposed limiting certain bulk purchases of single-family homes by institutional investors.

March 12, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Sponsored Senate Bill 2505, proposing to require businesses that receive state economic development incentives to pay workers at least $21.99 an hour, adjusted each year. The Senate Commerce and Labor Committee sent it to a general subcommittee in March 2026, taking no further action.

January 29, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver sponsored the Homebuyer Harassment Prevention Act, SB 204, which passed the Senate in 2025 and proposed restrictions on repeated unsolicited purchase offers to homeowners.

March 13, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver sponsored SB 1894, enacted in 2024 to strengthen affirmative-consent and notice requirements for certain automatically renewing consumer contracts.

May 28, 2024Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver sponsored SJR 684 opposing the proposed Music City Loop tunnel project and urging state and local officials to reject public support for it; the resolution failed.

April 22, 2025Opposes Public Infrastructure

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver has represented Tennessee Senate District 19 since winning election in 2022 and serves in the 113th and 114th General Assemblies.

July 17, 2026

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Oliver serves as vice-chair of both the Tennessee Senate Democratic Caucus and the Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators and sits on the national board of Women in Government.

July 17, 2026

Source: tnsenatedems.com · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against HB 2175, which makes delivery companies and drivers carry set car insurance while logged on and while delivering. The Tennessee Senate passed it 19-9, and it became law.

April 23, 2026

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 6, 2026

Voted against HB 2219, which requires every county sheriff to sign a federal 287(g) immigration enforcement deal. The Tennessee Senate passed it 24-7, and it became law.

April 23, 2026

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 6, 2026

Voted against HB 1271, which requires cities and counties to define sex and gender in their rules by physical traits at birth. The Tennessee Senate passed it 24-6, and it became law.

April 22, 2026

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 6, 2026

Voted against accepting the House's version of Senate Bill 1915, which makes counties and cities verify adult benefit applicants are citizens or legally present. The Senate agreed 24-6 and it became law as Public Chapter 1106.

April 22, 2026

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 27, 2026

Voted against HB 2502, which applies sales tax to sending money abroad through a licensed money transmitter. The Tennessee Senate passed it 21-7, and it became law.

April 16, 2026

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 6, 2026

Voted against SB 1868, which caps state custody of a child for treatment at six months, extendable once. The Tennessee Senate passed it 22-11, and it became law.

April 15, 2026

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 6, 2026

Voted against HB 754, which makes gender clinics report every gender transition procedure to the state. The Tennessee Senate passed it 24-7, and it became law.

April 13, 2026

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 6, 2026

Voted against HB 1971, which narrows the law letting people ask a court to declare a government action unlawful to local bodies. The Tennessee Senate passed it 18-13, and it became law.

April 2, 2026

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 6, 2026

Voted against SB 2028, which bars cities and counties from setting rules on how wildlife may be taken. The Tennessee Senate passed it 24-7, and it became law.

March 12, 2026

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 6, 2026

Voted against HB 1194, which extends the work authorization law to almost every private employer. The Tennessee Senate passed it 19-13, and it became law.

March 12, 2026

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 6, 2026

Voted against HB 618, which bars a person from holding two local elected offices at the same time. The Tennessee Senate passed it 21-10, and it became law.

February 26, 2026

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 6, 2026

Voted against HB 773, which requires websites carrying official legal notices to be free to view. The Tennessee Senate passed it 23-8, and it became law.

April 22, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 6, 2026

Voted against the compromise version of SB 229, which charges political campaign committees a $150 yearly fee. The Tennessee Senate adopted it 23-6, and it became law.

April 22, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 6, 2026

Voted against HB 1237, which bars race-based rules for who sits on state boards. The Tennessee Senate passed it 24-6, and it became law.

March 31, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 6, 2026

Voted against SB 6002, which creates a state immigration enforcement office directing how local police work with federal agents. The Tennessee Senate passed it 26-7, and it became law.

January 29, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched September 6, 2026

Following Oliver's May 2026 redistricting protest, Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally reassigned her from the Government Operations Committee and restricted state-paid travel, per diem, and other compensation privileges.

May 27, 2026

Source: tennesseelookout.com · researched July 18, 2026