This bill states that privately owned properties built after 1899 in tourism development zones are not governed by historic zoning rules. This means that owners of such properties will have more freedom regarding modifications and developments without needing approval from historic zoning commissions.
This bill allows counties in Tennessee that follow the County Purchasing Law of 1957 to require a competitive bidding process when selecting insurance brokerage services. This means that counties can seek multiple proposals to ensure they get the best deal for these services.
This bill requires the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to study how the cosmetology and barbering professions affect the state's economy. After the study, TACIR must report its findings and any suggestions for new laws to the relevant legislative committees and the legislative librarian.
Tennessee HB0364, known as 'Emma's Bill,' aims to change how medical necessity is determined for TennCare patients. It requires that the patient's overall health condition be considered when deciding on funding and medical services, even if this does not lead to the least expensive treatment options.
This bill requires property assessors in Tennessee to adjust the property tax assessments for real estate that has been destroyed or significantly damaged by a disaster occurring between September 1 and December 31. The adjustments would be prorated for the remainder of that year and applied to the following tax year, ensuring property owners are not overtaxed for properties that are no longer fully usable.
The bill prohibits companies from sharing or selling the driving data of vehicles without getting written permission from the vehicle owner. This applies to all methods of data collection and storage. Essentially, it aims to protect the privacy of vehicle owners regarding their driving information.
The Tennessee bill HB0372 aims to improve TennCare, Tennessee's Medicaid program, by adjusting reimbursement rates for certain medical services. Specifically, it proposes that payments for obstetrics/gynecology, primary care, outpatient mental health, and substance use disorder treatment align with either the Medicare fee schedule or the average commercial rates, depending on which is higher.
Tennessee House Bill 0374 proposes that any legal actions seeking to challenge the legality or constitutionality of government actions through declaratory judgments or injunctive relief must be filed in state court. The bill also ensures that the legal protections granted to the state, its entities, and officials are maintained and not waived in such cases.
The bill aims to ensure that people are not excluded from joining state regulatory and health-related boards based on their race, color, ethnicity, or national origin. It also prohibits these boards from using race-based policies when determining their composition. Additionally, the bill allows individuals to file lawsuits against boards and their members if they engage in such discriminatory practices.