Tennessee Legislation

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This bill allows county legislative bodies in Tennessee to determine the salary for the director of accounts and budgets. This change updates the rules set by the County Purchasing Law of 1957 to give local governments more control over their budgeting personnel. Essentially, it empowers counties to make decisions about the compensation of a key financial position.

This bill establishes a process to ensure that municipal local education agencies (LEAs) continue to receive funding even if the local government and the LEA cannot agree on a budget. It also allows for ongoing funding of municipal operations if a budget has not been adopted by the start of the fiscal year.

Tennessee HB1878 updates the laws governing industrial development corporations in the state. This bill makes changes to existing regulations to potentially improve how these corporations operate and support economic development. It specifically amends sections of the Tennessee Code related to these entities.

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The bill updates Tennessee laws about how parents can safely surrender unwanted infants. It adds ambulance stations with 24-hour staff as places where parents can leave their newborns safely. This is meant to ensure that infants are cared for and protected in such situations.

Tennessee HB1471 aims to change the definition of a 'violent offender' in drug treatment courts. It removes domestic assault convictions from this definition and specifies that only felony offenses involving certain acts within the last 10 years will classify someone as a violent offender. This change is intended to allow more individuals to access drug treatment programs.

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Tennessee HB2119 requires that any money a city collects for tourism promotion must be given to the organization responsible for marketing tourism within 120 days after the city finalizes its budget. This aims to ensure timely funding for tourism efforts, which can help attract visitors and boost the local economy.

Tennessee HB1493 allows local historical boards to lease land they own or manage for agricultural use. The money earned from these leases must be used to help preserve historic sites and structures in the community.

This bill proposes to change Tennessee law so that certain types of medical imaging, specifically magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) scans, do not require a license if they are not used for diagnosing health conditions. This means that facilities using these technologies for non-diagnostic purposes could operate without oversight from the health facilities commission. The bill amends existing regulations in multiple sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated.

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Tennessee HB2114 allows local governments to publish certain public notices online instead of in print. This change is intended to make it easier for people to access important information. The bill amends existing laws regarding public notice requirements.

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