Tennessee Legislation

This bill requires local governments in Tennessee to make up for any shortfall in education funding if they do not fully allocate the budgeted amount to local education agencies (LEAs). If a local government fails to provide the full amount in one year, they must ensure the LEA receives that missing funding in the next fiscal year. Additionally, the required funding effort for the following year will be based on the previous year's budgeted amount, not what was actually given.

This bill proposes to include the legislative librarian as a recipient of reports from the commissioner of correction regarding state correctional facilities. These reports detail transactions and activities over the past two years. The aim is to enhance oversight and transparency regarding the operations of correctional facilities in Tennessee.

This bill requires that any plans for acquiring land rights for state projects must be officially filed and recorded in the county offices where the project is happening, especially if it spans multiple counties. This aims to ensure transparency and proper documentation of land acquisitions.

This bill proposes to change the time frame for the commissioner of financial institutions to report to the governor at the end of each year. Currently, the commissioner has 60 days to submit this report, but the bill would reduce that period to 45 days. This change aims to streamline the reporting process and improve efficiency.

The bill requires schools in Tennessee to recognize November 7 as Victims of Communism Day, honoring those who suffered under communist regimes. It mandates that students in world history and geography classes receive at least 45 minutes of instruction on this topic on that day.

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The Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act requires companies that produce goods to join a recycling organization that focuses on reusing and composting certain types of packaging materials. This legislation aims to improve waste management practices in the state. It amends existing laws related to solid waste management.

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This bill proposes to provide the same tuition and fee waivers for public colleges and universities to the dependent children and spouses of veterans who have a permanent and total service-connected disability as those already offered to families of veterans who were killed or went missing in action. This change aims to support the families of veterans who have sacrificed for their country during periods of armed conflict.

This bill allows local governments in Tennessee to set rules for sober living homes, which help people recover from addiction. The regulations must follow federal laws about housing and disabilities. Local authorities can decide how far these homes should be from schools and daycares, and they can require that residents have a clinical referral to stay there.

The bill prohibits state and local government entities in Tennessee from displaying any flags other than the U.S. flag and the Tennessee state flag on courthouses and public roads. It also restricts public schools, including local education agencies and charter schools, from displaying any flags besides these two official flags.

This bill requires law enforcement to share emergency call data from rental homes and apartment complexes with nonprofit organizations. These organizations would then pass the information to property managers and owners, helping them identify and respond to rising crime trends in their areas.

This bill requires Tennessee's parks and conservation bureau to offer free access to all state parks, including campgrounds and golf courses, for veterans on at least one day each year. The current law only mandates one day of free access, and this bill aims to increase that opportunity for veterans.

The Autism Spectrum Online Protection Act aims to enhance protections for individuals with autism when they are online. It proposes amendments to several sections of Tennessee law to address issues related to autism and online interactions. The bill is sponsored by Representative Tandy Darby and is currently in the introduction phase.

This bill makes it a Class A misdemeanor if someone stores a firearm in a way that a reasonable person would know could allow a child under 18 to access it, and that child then brings the firearm to school. The goal is to prevent children from gaining access to firearms and potentially causing harm in school settings. It updates existing laws regarding firearm storage and child safety.

The Tennessee Covenant Marriage Act aims to establish a new type of marriage called 'covenant marriage' for one man and one woman. This type of marriage is based on the understanding that it is a lifelong commitment, and it allows for divorce only under specific circumstances. The bill amends several sections of Tennessee law related to marriage and divorce.

This bill reduces the threshold for what qualifies as a financial institution in Tennessee from $100 billion to $50 billion in assets. This change allows more entities to be covered under certain consumer protection laws. The aim is to ensure that more consumers receive protections when dealing with smaller banks and lenders.

The bill revises the definition of 'residential property' in Tennessee to include any property that can be sold or purchased as a single unit, known as fee simple title. This applies to properties whether they are vacant, owner-occupied, rented, or attached/detached. The change aims to clarify how these properties are classified and assessed for property taxes.