Tennessee Legislation

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This bill aims to change the timeframe for notifying the health facilities commission about certain criminal convictions involving elderly or vulnerable adults. Currently, clerks of court have 90 days to report these convictions, but this bill would reduce that period to 60 days. The goal is to ensure quicker action in identifying individuals who may pose a risk to vulnerable populations.

This bill proposes to change the timeline for hearings on appointing a guardian or conservator. Currently, these hearings must be held within 60 days of notifying the person involved, but this bill would extend that period to 90 days. This gives more time for the legal process to take place.

Tennessee HB0497 is a bill that allows assistant district attorneys general and criminal investigators an extra five days to submit their expense accounts. This change aims to give these public employees more time to ensure their expenses are accurately reported. The bill amends existing laws related to the compensation of public employees.

Tennessee HB0500 is a bill that aims to restrict certain activities, like fishing, near public boat launches, docks, boats, and marinas. The goal is to ensure that these facilities can be used without interference from nearby activities. This change is meant to improve safety and accessibility on the waters.

The bill changes a pilot program for school safety alert grants into a permanent statewide program that will last for two years. It also allows an unlimited number of grants to be awarded each fiscal year, making it easier for schools to receive funding for safety improvements.

The bill requires the Tennessee Commissioner of Health to include the legislative librarian in the list of recipients for an annual report. This report details the commissioner's oversight of dentists and dental equipment in state institutions. The bill amends various sections of Tennessee law related to health care.

This bill proposes to extend the time period from 30 to 60 days during which a person who has purchased a Medicare supplement policy can receive a refund of their premium if they choose to cancel. The bill also requires that this refund policy be clearly stated on the first page of the Medicare supplement policy or certificate.

This bill proposes to extend the time period from 30 days to 60 days for physicians to notify the board of medical examiners of a change in their address listed on their registration certificate. This amendment affects physicians licensed in Tennessee and aims to provide them with more time to update their information.

This bill requires healthcare providers, groups, clinics, facilities, or any related entities to notify their health insurance partners as quickly as possible if they experience a cyber-attack. The aim is to ensure that insurance companies are aware of potential data breaches that may affect their clients and operations.

The bill proposes to change the term length for members of historic zoning commissions in Tennessee from five years to six years. This amendment affects the relevant section of Tennessee's legal code dealing with historic zoning.

This bill proposes to change the deadline for when the commissioner must submit reports on the Water Quality Control Act of 1977. The new deadline would be February 15 instead of January 31. This change affects how environmental reports are handled by legislative committees responsible for environmental issues.

The bill requires the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to study the effects of Tennessee's firearm laws on firearm sales, criminal activity, and self-defense incidents in each county. It aims to identify both the similarities and differences in these impacts across the state. The findings will help understand how firearm laws are influencing different areas within Tennessee.

This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Health to include the legislative librarian in the distribution of its annual report on needle and hypodermic syringe exchange programs. The report will cover data such as the number of people served, the number of needles and syringes dispensed and returned, the number of naloxone kits distributed, and the types of treatment referrals provided.

This bill changes the deadline for the executive director of the health facilities commission to submit their annual report on nursing home inspections and enforcement activities. Previously due by February 1 each year, the report would now be due by July 1. The report is submitted to the governor and the chief clerks of both the Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate.

This bill changes the deadline for local governments in Tennessee to submit their annual reports on wind energy facility siting. The new deadline is February 1, instead of the previous January 1 deadline. This adjustment applies to local governments that have enacted specific legislation regarding wind energy facilities.

This bill proposes to extend the reporting deadline for a nonprofit public benefit corporation working with the Governor's Books from Birth Fund. Currently, the corporation must report its operations and accomplishments within 90 days after the fiscal year ends, but this bill extends that period to 180 days.

This bill proposes to change the current law in Tennessee by increasing the amount of time employees can take off work to vote. Currently, employees are allowed three hours to vote, but this bill would extend that time to four hours. It aims to give voters more flexibility and time to participate in elections.

The bill proposes to lower the taxes on bottled soft drinks and barrels of beer in Tennessee. It also changes how the revenue from these taxes is distributed. Eventually, the bill aims to completely eliminate these taxes.

The bill, known as the 'Early Behavioral Intervention and Reporting Act,' requires public charter schools in Tennessee to have threat assessment teams, similar to those required in other public schools. This aims to standardize safety measures across different types of schools and ensure early intervention in student behavior issues.