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TN HB2661
The City Of Niota
The bill rewrites the charter for the City of Niota, updating its governing rules and regulations. This change is subject to local approval and is based on amendments from previous years. Essentially, it modernizes the city's charter to better reflect current needs.
Passed House Mark Cochran
TN HB1619
The Tennessee State Veterans' Homes Board
The bill extends the Tennessee state veterans' homes board until June 30, 2029. It also requires the board to provide an update to the government operations committee by December 31, 2026, regarding its progress on recommendations from a performance audit conducted in December 2025.
Passed House Justin Lafferty
TN HB2656
The City Of Lafayette
Tennessee HB2656 changes the election schedule for the City of Lafayette, moving it from May to November. It also increases the pay for city council members and the mayor, raising their meeting compensation and annual salary significantly. Additionally, the bill allows the mayor to appoint a streets superintendent and a sanitation superintendent, pending city council approval.
Passed House Kelly Keisling
TN HB1702
A Study On Emergency Communications
Tennessee HB1702 is a proposed law that asks a state commission to study how the state's emergency communications system works. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of current communication methods used during emergencies. The goal is to identify any improvements that could be made to enhance public safety.
Passed House Rush Bricken
TN HB2654
The Charter Of The Town Of Sardis
Tennessee HB2654 updates the charter for the Town of Sardis by removing outdated terms related to debtor's prisons and city officials. It allows the town's board to set salaries and meeting dates through local ordinances instead of being bound by the charter. Additionally, it increases the terms for the mayor and aldermen from two to four years and relaxes certain residency requirements for voters in the municipality.
Passed House Kirk Haston
TN SB2692
AN ACT to authorize the state of Tennessee, acting by resolutions of its funding board, to issue and sell its bonds and bond anticipation notes to provide for acquisition of equipment and sites, and erection, construction, and equipment of sites and buildings, expressly including the acquisition of existing structures for expansion, improvements, betterments, and extraordinary repairs to existing structures, for construction of highways, and repair, replacement, or rehabilitation of bridges, and for grants to any county, metropolitan government, incorporated town, city, special district of the state, or any governmental agency or instrumentality of any of them; to make grants to industrial development corporations to provide for acquisition of equipment and acquisition, site preparation, erection, construction, and equipment of sites and buildings; and infrastructure improvements and development; to issue its debt in excess of the authorized amount to fund discount and costs of issuance; and to provide for the expenditure of said funds. This act makes appropriations for an indefinite period of time for the purpose of allocating the proceeds of the bonds and notes authorized by this act.
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Passed Senate Jack Johnson
TN SB2729
The Privilege Tax Upon Hotel Occupancy In Shelby County
Tennessee SB2729 modifies the rules around the hotel occupancy tax in Shelby County. It sets new conditions for when this tax will no longer be charged and changes how the tax revenue is distributed if the tenant of an indoor sports facility stops using the facility. This bill must receive local approval to take effect.
Passed Senate Brent Taylor
TN HB2642
The Office Of County Attorney For Hamblen County
Tennessee HB2642 updates the rules for appointing the county attorney in Hamblen County. It changes the qualifications needed for the position and how much the county attorney will be paid. This bill requires local approval to take effect.
Passed House Rick Eldridge
TN HB2649
The City Of Bristol
The bill updates election rules for the Bristol city council and board of education to align with state election laws. It shortens the time for new ordinances to take effect from 17 days to 7 days and changes when property taxes are due. Additionally, it establishes a new department of education in the city.
Passed House John Crawford
TN HB2643
The City Of Winchester
Tennessee HB2643 updates laws related to the city of Winchester by expanding the board of public utilities' responsibilities to include wastewater treatment systems. The bill requires the mayor to be a permanent member of the board during their term and establishes four-year terms for board members, along with other changes to the existing regulations.
Passed House Iris Rudder
TN HB2647
The Town Of Jonesborough
This bill allows the Town of Jonesborough to let its board of mayor and aldermen choose a new mayor from among themselves if there's a vacancy. It also permits the town recorder to have liability insurance instead of being bonded and updates the election dates for the mayor and board of aldermen.
Passed House Rebecca Alexander
TN HB2081
Abuse Of Children
Tennessee HB2081 updates laws related to child abuse and child sexual abuse. It adds the commissioner of mental health and substance abuse services to the Tennessee second look commission, which reviews cases involving these issues. The bill aims to enhance the state's approach to protecting children and addressing abuse.
Passed House Mary Littleton
TN HB2358
Temporary Assistance
TN HB2358 is a bill that requires the state to transfer money from the TANF rainy-day fund to support the child care and development fund. This funding is intended to help families who qualify for the smart steps program. Additionally, the bill mandates that the department publish an annual report detailing how the funds are spent and the remaining balances.
Passed House David Hawk
TN HB1913
Administrative Rules
The bill, known as the 'Regulatory Freedom Act of 2026,' modifies existing laws related to administrative rules in Tennessee. It aims to streamline regulatory processes, potentially reducing the burden on businesses and individuals by simplifying how rules are created and enforced.
Passed House Clark Boyd
TN HB2343
Leave For Teachers
Tennessee HB2343 updates the laws regarding leave for teachers in the state. It aims to provide clearer guidelines and potentially improve the conditions under which teachers can take leave. This change is intended to support teachers' needs and enhance their work-life balance.
Passed House Torrey Harris