Tennessee Legislation

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This bill allows the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to create rules for using drones to find and recover deer that have been wounded by hunters. The legislation updates existing laws to permit this specific use of unmanned aircraft in hunting activities.

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The bill requires Tennessee's Department of Revenue to update and certify the population counts for each county and municipality every year, even between the federal census years. This is to ensure fair distribution of local revenue. Additionally, the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research will provide annual population estimates to assist in this process.

The bill establishes a new pilot PACE program in Tennessee, specifically in one of the regions where such a program does not currently exist. It also allows an existing PACE program to expand into nearby counties that meet certain population criteria.

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Tennessee HB0783 allows local governments to set rules for sober living homes that help people recover from substance abuse. These regulations must follow federal laws like the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The bill aims to provide a framework for managing these homes while ensuring the rights of residents are protected.

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The Tennessee HB0622 bill, known as the 'Dismantle DEI in Employment Act,' changes how governmental entities in Tennessee handle hiring practices. It removes requirements related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in employment decisions within state and local government bodies. The bill aims to standardize hiring processes by eliminating DEI considerations.

This bill allows a criminal case to be transferred to the veterans treatment court program in Montgomery County if certain conditions are met. The defendant must request the transfer, waive their right to a jury trial in their original county, and the Montgomery County district attorney must agree to the transfer. This aims to provide eligible veterans with access to specialized treatment programs.

This bill extends the exemption from sales and use tax for purchasing and leasing equipment and infrastructure used in providing broadband services or internet access until June 30, 2027. It aims to support the expansion of broadband services by reducing costs for service providers.

Tennessee HB0787 establishes a committee to explore the possibility of a new program that would allow people with suspended or revoked driver licenses to regain their driving privileges. This would be contingent on meeting certain court requirements and completing necessary tasks set by the department of safety. The goal is to help criminal defendants get back on the road legally.

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This bill changes the law in Tennessee to allow parents to voluntarily surrender an infant up to 45 days old to a designated facility without facing criminal charges. Previously, only infants 14 days old or younger could be surrendered under these conditions.

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