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 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.
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.
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.
The bill allows individuals to request a lifetime order of protection against someone who has been convicted of specific offenses in other states. It specifies that the petition can be filed in the county where the accused lives or where the person seeking protection lives if the accused is not a resident of Tennessee.
Tennessee HB1906 allows certain public safety employees, like those in the Department of Safety or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, to receive retirement credit for time spent on disability without having to pay for it. Additionally, local governments can choose to offer similar benefits to their employees who face mandatory retirement. This change aims to support workers who are injured or disabled while serving the public.
This bill allows real estate brokers and affiliate brokers in Tennessee to avoid extra training and licensing requirements when serving as designated agents for vacation lodging services. It also mandates that these vacation lodging services must be supervised by a principal broker. This change aims to streamline the process for real estate professionals involved in vacation rentals.
This bill aims to extend the sales periods for fireworks around Independence Day and New Year, while also introducing new sales periods for Memorial Day and Labor Day starting in 2026. Additionally, it raises the fee for seasonal retailers to sell fireworks from $100 to $150. The state fire marshal will also have the authority to create rules to implement these changes.