Tennessee Legislation

This bill allows assistant district attorneys in Tennessee to receive credit for their previous work as law enforcement officers when they are hired. This credit would be granted if recommended by the district attorney and approved by the district attorneys general conference. The bill defines prior law enforcement experience as full-time work as a certified officer and requires documentation to verify this experience.

This bill allows students to use their scores from the Classic Learning Test (CLT) to qualify for certain grants and scholarships funded by the state lottery. It also requires the Tennessee student assistance corporation to provide information about CLT testing dates when discussing lottery scholarship options. Additionally, public colleges can accept CLT scores for student admissions.

The bill proposes that juveniles aged 16 or older who are accused of committing a delinquent act and have a prior delinquency record be transferred from juvenile court to criminal court to be tried as adults. This transfer would occur if the juvenile court determines there is probable cause to believe the juvenile committed the act.

The bill proposes the 'Courthouse Square Revitalization Act,' which aims to update and improve courthouse squares across Tennessee. It involves changes to existing laws under Title 6 and Title 67, Chapter 6, potentially affecting local government structures and tax regulations related to these projects.

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This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Education to create an annual report detailing how many students graduate early from high school. This report must be submitted to the education committees of both the state Senate and House of Representatives by September 1 each year. The aim is to keep track of early graduation trends in the state.

The bill changes the deadline for the state to inform local education agencies about available grants for mental health services in schools from October 15 to October 1. This aims to give schools more time to apply for funding to enhance mental health resources for students.

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This bill requires law enforcement agencies in Tennessee to check with any previous employers of an officer or special deputy to ensure they have a good moral character before hiring them. This is part of a more thorough background investigation for new hires. The goal is to improve the quality and integrity of law enforcement personnel.

This bill proposes that, starting July 1, 2025, life insurance companies cannot collect more in premiums than the total amount of coverage provided by the policy. Once a policyholder has paid premiums that equal the value of their life insurance coverage, they will no longer have to make premium payments. This change aims to provide financial relief to policyholders.

The bill establishes a new pilot program called Housing Opportunity and Pathways to Education (HOPE) aimed at helping homeless families and those at risk of becoming homeless. It seeks to provide various forms of support to these vulnerable groups. The bill amends existing laws related to housing programs in Tennessee.

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This bill aims to protect veterans by making it illegal for individuals who advise or assist with veterans' benefits for pay to engage in unfair or deceptive practices. If such actions occur, they could face penalties under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act. Essentially, it seeks to ensure that veterans receive honest and fair assistance regarding their benefits.

This bill allows the Tennessee treasurer to submit the annual report on abandoned or unclaimed property electronically to officials in both the executive and legislative branches. This change aims to streamline the reporting process and improve efficiency in handling property that has no current owner.

The VALOR Act aims to help disabled veterans in Tennessee by exempting those who have a 100% permanent and total disability due to their service from certain taxes and fees. This legislation seeks to provide financial relief to veterans who may be facing economic challenges due to their disabilities. It amends existing laws related to taxation and fees to implement these exemptions.