Tennessee Legislation

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Tennessee HB0215 is a bill that proposes to allocate $25 million for the planning and construction of a new parking garage specifically for legislative employees. The garage will have at least 400 parking spaces and will be connected to the Cordell Hull Building. This funding is intended for the fiscal years starting July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025.

The bill, known as the 'Universal Pre-K Funding Act,' aims to provide funding for universal pre-kindergarten programs in Tennessee. It seeks to amend existing laws related to education and funding to support early childhood education initiatives. The goal is to ensure that all children in the state have access to quality pre-K education.

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The bill requires doctors to conduct blood tests for syphilis on pregnant women at three different times: during the first examination, between the 28th and 32nd weeks of pregnancy, and at delivery. It also clarifies that testing for hepatitis B is included in standard pregnancy blood tests.

This bill proposes to eliminate the professional privilege tax in Tennessee starting from June 1, 2026. The professional privilege tax is a tax currently imposed on certain licensed professionals in the state.

Tennessee House Bill 0193 proposes a sales tax exemption for motor vehicles purchased by members of the Tennessee National Guard. The exemption applies to the first $15,000 of the vehicle's sales price and is limited to one vehicle every five years for each qualifying member. This bill aims to provide financial relief to National Guard members when buying a car.

This bill proposes different payment rates for ambulance services based on whether they are in rural or urban areas for TennCare recipients. It also allows some rural ambulance services to apply for grants to purchase emergency medical equipment. The aim is to ensure better support for ambulance services in less populated areas.

This bill proposes to increase the maximum fine for committing deed fraud by using a general warranty deed while knowing there are existing liens on the property. The fine would be raised from $3,000 to $4,000. This change aims to strengthen penalties for those who engage in fraudulent property transactions.

This bill requires TennCare, the state's Medicaid program, to pay ambulance services a minimum of 67.5% of what Medicare would allow for emergency transports and 100% for non-emergency transports. This change aims to ensure that ambulance services are fairly compensated for their work, whether the transport is urgent or not. It amends existing laws related to TennCare reimbursement rates.

The bill requires the state's election coordinator to check the voter registration database every month against other state and federal databases to ensure that non-citizens are not registered to vote. It also updates the types of documents that can be used to prove U.S. citizenship when requested by local election officials and changes the process for appealing decisions about a person's voting qualifications based on citizenship.

This bill changes the deadline for the bureau of TennCare to report on the quality and outcomes of perinatal care from March 1 to January 15. The report will be based on data from the last two fiscal or calendar years and will involve consultations with the perinatal advisory committee and relevant state agencies. The aim is to ensure timely information for legislative committees regarding perinatal health care in Tennessee.

This bill proposes to designate specific sections of the Duck River and various creeks in Tennessee as Class II pastoral river areas. This classification aims to protect the natural beauty and environmental quality of these waterways. It is part of an effort to manage and preserve scenic rivers in the state.

This bill requires the head of an inpatient mental health facility to inform the court when a patient who was involuntarily committed is ready to be discharged. The court can then decide whether to allow the patient to leave or to send them back to the hospital based on the facility's recommendations. This aims to ensure proper oversight of patients' mental health treatment.

This bill allows the Tennessee Department of Revenue to promote a new option for drivers to indicate in the Vehicle Title and Registration System if they need help with communication due to a disability or medical condition. It also enables the Department of Safety to include this information on driver's licenses and identification cards. This aims to assist individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in receiving appropriate support while driving.

The bill allows the Tennessee Department of Safety to publish statistics about highway accidents every six months instead of once a year. This includes information on the number, cause, and location of accidents based on reports they receive. The goal is to provide more timely data to the public and stakeholders.

The bill changes the deadline for the Tennessee Department of Transportation to submit its annual report on transportation projects funded by the modernization fund. Instead of being due on January 1, the report will now be due on January 15. This amendment affects several sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to transportation.

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