Tennessee Legislation

This bill aims to prevent members of the Tennessee National Guard from being sent into federal combat duty unless Congress has officially declared war or has explicitly called them for specific purposes, such as enforcing laws or responding to invasions or insurrections. It seeks to ensure that state military personnel are not deployed without proper federal authorization.

This bill clarifies that existing laws which void wagering contracts do not apply to sports betting transactions under the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act. Essentially, it ensures that sports betting agreements are legally recognized and enforceable in Tennessee.

Tennessee HB0135 aims to increase the number of members on the emergency communications board from nine to eleven. This change is intended to enhance representation and possibly improve the board's decision-making capabilities. The bill amends existing state law to reflect this new structure.

This bill allows buyers or borrowers in real estate transactions to choose their own settlement agent. It also permits sellers to hire a licensed attorney to represent their interests and prevents the settlement agent from charging certain fees without the seller's attorney's approval.

This bill proposes the creation of a special fund in Tennessee to provide grants to local education agencies and public charter schools. These grants would be used to acquire, retain, or expand digital career and technical education programs. The programs are intended to include comprehensive courses with lesson plans, rich media content, and interactive assessments.

This bill aims to restrict the use of voting machines and equipment for casting or transmitting ballots over the internet. The only exceptions to this rule are for military personnel and citizens living abroad. Essentially, it seeks to ensure that most voters cannot vote online.

This resolution proposes an amendment to the Tennessee Constitution that would give individuals the right to refuse medical treatment. If passed, it would formally recognize a person's choice to not receive medical care. This change aims to ensure personal autonomy in health-related decisions.

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This bill aims to stop third-party sellers from selling tickets they do not yet possess, known as speculative tickets. It assigns the Tennessee Attorney General's Division of Consumer Affairs to enforce this rule. If someone believes a reseller has violated this rule, they can take legal action.

This bill aims to strengthen ethics rules by clarifying that gifts from entities related to lobbyists' employers are considered improper for candidates and certain officials and their families. It also mandates that the governor and their cabinet members disclose specific travel expenses.

The bill proposes to lower the minimum age requirement for obtaining a school bus endorsement from 25 to 21 years old. This change would allow younger individuals to qualify for driving school buses in Tennessee.

This bill allows the comptroller of the treasury in Tennessee to set deadlines for when charter schools must submit their financial audits each year. The aim is to provide a standardized timeline for charter schools' financial reporting.

This bill proposes to increase the amount of money that each teacher in kindergarten through 12th grade receives for buying instructional supplies. The current amount is $200, and the bill would raise it to $500. This change would apply to all public schools and public charter schools in Tennessee.

This bill proposes that Tennessee high schools use students' performance on career readiness assessments as part of their school grading system, similar to how postsecondary readiness assessments are used. If a student takes both types of assessments, only the highest score will be considered for grading purposes.

This bill proposes that Tennessee requests permission from the U.S. Department of Education to change its educational assessment plan. It aims to eliminate end-of-course exams for high school students and instead use the ACT, SAT, or another approved test to measure student readiness and hold schools accountable.

This bill allows local governments in Tennessee to create their own processes for removing local elected officials from office through a recall election. It changes existing laws to make this option available for local communities.

This bill instructs the state coordinator of elections in Tennessee to create rules about how far apart political campaign signs must be placed. It applies to candidates running for state and local offices. The bill aims to regulate the placement of these signs during election periods.

The bill proposes that the state of Tennessee should cover the costs for autopsies of inmates who die while incarcerated. This includes paying for the autopsy itself as well as any transportation expenses related to conducting the autopsy.

This bill proposes that starting July 1, 2025, half of the money collected from taxes on recording real estate transactions should be sent back to the county where the property is located. This change would apply to all real estate transfers happening on or after that date.

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