Tennessee Legislation

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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.

This bill allows students in Tennessee to carry and use their prescribed rescue seizure medications while at school or during school-related activities. It amends existing state education laws to support students with seizure conditions by permitting them to self-administer their medication as needed.

This bill requires that payments to child advocacy centers in Tennessee be made within 30 days after a reimbursement request is received. If the payment is late, a 10% late fee will be added. Additionally, the bill mandates an annual report to the general assembly on how timely these payments are made.

This bill proposes changes to the property tax relief program for disabled veterans in Tennessee. It removes the market value cap currently used to calculate property tax relief for their primary residence. Instead, the state will fully reimburse eligible disabled veterans for the local property taxes they pay each year on their primary home.

This bill requires each county in Tennessee to impose a 5 percent tax on the sale price of lottery tickets sold at retail locations. The state will be responsible for collecting this tax. This change aims to generate additional revenue for local governments.