Tennessee Legislation

Tennessee HB0812 is a bill that proposes to allocate 1 percent of revenue generated from sports gaming in the state to support services for veterans. This funding would be directed to the relevant state departments that assist veterans. The bill aims to enhance the resources available for veterans in Tennessee.

This bill proposes to exempt feminine hygiene products from sales tax during the annual sales tax holiday in Tennessee. This means that during this specific time, individuals purchasing items like tampons and pads would not have to pay sales tax on those products. The goal is to make these essential items more affordable for consumers.

This bill allows county governments in Tennessee to decide whether or not to allow people to carry handguns without a permit. If a county chooses to restrict this, they must inform residents by posting notices in public places throughout the county.

This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Safety to provide a report to legislative committees about how the fees collected from driver license applications and renewals are used. It aims to clarify whether these fees cover the costs of processing licenses, technology upgrades, and maintaining the driver's license system.

This bill proposes to change the deadline for public colleges and universities in Tennessee to report the money they receive from credit card companies that partner with them. Instead of reporting this information by October, they would now need to do it by November 1 each year. The report must include how much money was received and how it was spent during the previous fiscal year.

This bill changes the deadline for the commissioner of financial institutions to submit their annual report to the governor from 60 days to 45 days after the end of the calendar year. This means the report will be delivered more quickly, allowing for faster review and action on financial institution matters in Tennessee.

Tennessee HB0822 is a bill that aims to provide funding for school safety by appropriating money to the Department of Education. This funding will be used to give grants to local education agencies, public charter schools, and nonpublic schools for purchasing walk-through detectors and scanners to enhance security in schools. The bill covers funding for the fiscal years starting July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025.

This bill requires employers in Tennessee to continue providing health insurance coverage to employees who are pregnant and are terminated from their jobs. The coverage must remain in effect until the employee's pregnancy is over. This aims to protect pregnant employees from losing their health benefits during a critical time.

The bill directs the commissioner to study ways to create or improve pathways for individuals with medical training as noncommissioned officers in the military to become primary care providers in Tennessee. The study will utilize existing resources and must be completed by the end of 2025, with findings shared with key legislative leaders.

This bill proposes to change how money from the beer barrelage tax is used in Tennessee. It would take 3% of the tax revenue that goes to the general fund and instead direct it to the Department of Agriculture to help promote the use of local agricultural products in brewing and support the state's brewing industry.

This bill changes the rules for notifying associations about vacancies in the office of any commissioner. Instead of notifying them within two weeks, the chair of the commission will now have 15 days to do so after a vacancy occurs or 30 days before a commissioner's term ends. This allows more time for associations to prepare recommendations for appointments.

This bill makes it illegal for the board that certifies water and wastewater operators in Tennessee to hand over its authority to decide who is qualified or to create tests for certification to another organization. It also sets specific requirements for these tests and the minimum scores needed to earn a certification.

Tennessee HB0835 proposes to change the waiting period for expunging a Class D felony from 10 years to 8 years after completing the sentence. This means that individuals with eligible felonies could clear their records sooner, allowing for a fresh start. The bill aims to make the expunction process more accessible for those who have served their time.

Tennessee HB0837 proposes to extend the duration for which a temporary vehicle plate can be used from 60 days to 90 days. This change would allow vehicle owners more time to obtain permanent registration for their vehicles. The bill amends several sections of the Tennessee Code related to vehicle registration.

The bill proposes a five-year pilot program that would provide eligible households in Tennessee with an annual supplemental income grant of $5,000, starting in 2026. This program is designed to help families with financial support. It involves changes to several sections of Tennessee's laws regarding income and human services.

Tennessee HB0839 is a bill that changes the deadline for the state health commissioner to report on healthcare access and safety net program issues. The new deadline would be March 1 instead of January 15 each year. This report is created in collaboration with the finance department and other relevant state agencies.

The bill establishes a new scholarship program called the Promising Futures Early Learning Scholarship Program. It aims to provide funding for high-quality early learning programs using excess lottery revenues. This initiative is designed to support early childhood education in Tennessee.

The bill removes an outdated requirement for a report on community schools that was supposed to be submitted by November 1, 2018. It updates Tennessee education laws to reflect current practices and eliminate unnecessary regulations. Essentially, it cleans up the legal language in education-related statutes.

This bill requires the state board of examiners for architects and engineers in Tennessee to share information about when and where exams for engineer intern certificates and professional engineer registration will take place. It also mandates that the passing grade for these exams be published on the board's website. This change aims to make the examination process more transparent for prospective engineers.

This bill proposes to reduce the time the executive director of a water and wastewater treatment authority has to prepare and submit the annual operating budget from 60 days to 45 days before the start of the fiscal year. The aim is to streamline the budgeting process for these authorities. This change affects several sections of the Tennessee Code related to wastewater management.

The bill requires the Tennessee Aeronautics Commission to examine how other states regulate the use of drones over private properties. This study aims to gather information on existing laws and restrictions to potentially shape Tennessee's own regulations regarding drone operations.

The bill requires government officials and agencies to get a search warrant before they can enter private property in Tennessee. This warrant must specifically identify the person or property being searched. There are exceptions to this rule if a judge recognizes a valid reason to bypass the warrant requirement.

TN HB0851 proposes changes to the process of voting absentee for citizens who are in the military or living overseas. It aims to update the procedures in accordance with federal laws to ensure that these voters can participate in elections more effectively.

This bill proposes to give individuals more time to challenge the suspension or revocation of their handgun carry permits. Specifically, it extends the period from 30 days to 60 days for a person to petition the chancery court after a decision by the department of safety. This change aims to provide more opportunity for individuals to seek judicial review.