Tennessee Legislation

This bill allows school boards and public charter schools in Tennessee to display important historical documents, such as the Ten Commandments, the Declaration of Independence, and the U.S. Constitution, in a visible spot in each school building. The bill aims to promote historical awareness and education by showcasing these documents.

This bill changes the penalty for burglary of a conveyance, such as a car, from a Class E felony to a more severe Class D felony. This means that individuals convicted of this crime could face harsher penalties under Tennessee law.

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This bill allows a stadium that hosts NCAA Division I FCS football games to keep a portion of the sales tax revenue generated from ticket sales and other purchases made at the stadium. This funding can be used for both capital improvements and operational costs of the stadium. Essentially, it creates a financial incentive to support the stadium's expenses through local sales tax revenue.

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The bill extends the period indefinitely for municipalities to receive state sales tax revenue allocations, which were initially part of the Courthouse Square Revitalization Pilot Project Act of 2005. This means that municipalities that were receiving these funds will continue to do so beyond the previous end date of June 30, 2028.

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This bill proposes that insurance companies in Tennessee must pay chiropractors the same amount as physicians for providing the same services. It aims to ensure equal reimbursement rates for chiropractic services under certain insurance plans.

This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Education to publish the number of waivers given to local education agencies (LEAs) that exceed average class size requirements. These waivers are specifically for funding programs aimed at developing local teaching talent, known as 'grow your own' programs.

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The bill allows leaders of various state departments and agencies in Tennessee to submit their annual reports to the governor electronically. This includes reports about their operations, management, and financial activities from the previous fiscal year.

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Tennessee HB0354 allows the bureau to have the authority to investigate cases where there are suspicions of financial exploitation of elderly or vulnerable adults. This change amends several sections of the Tennessee Code to enhance the protection of these individuals from potential abuse. The goal is to ensure that reports of such exploitation can be looked into more effectively.

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This bill extends the deadline for district attorneys general in Tennessee to submit their funding reports from 90 days to 120 days after the end of each fiscal year. This change aims to give district attorneys more time to prepare and submit their reports accurately. The bill amends existing laws related to the reporting requirements for district attorneys.

The bill requires health insurance plans in Tennessee, including TennCare, to cover biomarker testing starting January 1, 2026. Biomarker testing helps in identifying specific characteristics of diseases, which can lead to more personalized treatment options for patients. This change aims to improve healthcare outcomes by ensuring that patients have access to these important tests.