Tennessee Legislation

The Tennessee House Bill 149 aims to create a set of rules for managing solar energy facilities in the state. This involves amending existing laws to ensure that solar energy operations are properly regulated and integrated into Tennessee's energy infrastructure.

The bill requires Tennessee's TennCare program to reimburse air ambulance services that operate within the state for emergency and nonemergency transports. The reimbursement rate must be at least 67.5% of what Medicare allows for similar services. This aims to ensure that air ambulance providers are fairly compensated for their services to TennCare recipients.

This bill proposes to increase the amount of property tax relief provided to disabled veteran homeowners in Tennessee. Currently, the relief is based on the first $175,000 of the home's market value. The bill would raise this amount to $200,000, effectively providing more financial assistance to qualifying veterans.

This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide an annual report to certain legislative committees about the transportation of manufactured homes. The report will include information on placards issued for transporters and any reports of unsafe driving associated with those transporters. This aims to improve safety and oversight regarding the movement of manufactured homes on state roads.

Tennessee HB0154 is a bill that aims to update the state's education laws by removing an outdated pilot program that was designed to enhance parent-teacher engagement. This program ended after the 2020-2021 school year, making its deletion necessary for clarity in the law. The bill focuses on ensuring that current educational policies are relevant and effective.

This bill proposes to exempt child care agencies from paying business taxes in Tennessee. Additionally, it requires the state to allocate funds equivalent to the taxes collected from child care services during the 2023-2024 fiscal year to counties and municipalities.

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Tennessee HB0097 aims to clarify the definition of a 'working day' for state employees who are members of the military reserves and are called to active duty. This change will help determine the amount of military leave and compensation these employees are entitled to while serving. The bill seeks to ensure that state employees in military service receive clear guidelines regarding their benefits.

This bill proposes to increase the amount of state funding that can be matched with local contributions for human resource agencies in Tennessee. The goal is to enhance the financial resources available to these agencies, which provide various community services.

The bill aims to change the laws regarding milk sales in Tennessee by repealing the Unfair Milk Sales Act. This would allow sellers to sell milk at prices lower than their costs, removing the current restrictions on pricing.

The bill requires state-chartered banks in Tennessee to have their financial statements audited at least once a year, or every 15 months if part of a larger audit. It also mandates that bank boards review and document these audits, and that banks submit a copy of the audit to the financial commissioner within 45 days. Additionally, banks must notify the commissioner when they hire or change their external auditors.

The bill amends existing Tennessee laws to exclude certain state employees from being classified as state service workers. Additionally, it expands bereavement leave for specific categories of state officers and employees, allowing them more time off during difficult personal times.

This bill proposes removing the requirement for the Tennessee Department of Revenue to provide reports on the status of the computerized titling and registration system to specific legislative committees. The bill aims to streamline processes related to vehicle registration by eliminating this reporting obligation.

This bill extends the deadline for the Tennessee Department of Revenue to submit annual reports to the General Assembly about sales taxes collected from electronic nicotine delivery devices. Originally set to end in 2030, the new deadline will be 2031. This change aims to provide more time for data collection and analysis regarding these products.

This bill allows all cities and counties in Tennessee to impose a local tax surcharge to fund transportation improvement programs. Previously, only certain major cities and counties had this authority. The revenue from these surcharges can be used for highway and bridge projects, as well as mass transit projects.