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TN SB2132
Agency Rules Scheduled To Expire Pursuant To The Provisions Of The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, Compiled In Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 5
Tennessee SB2132 is a law that prevents certain agency rules from expiring on their scheduled date of June 30, 2026. Instead, these rules will remain in effect until they are officially changed or replaced by new legislation. This applies to permanent rules filed after January 1, 2025, that are still active when the law takes effect.
Passed Senate Edward Jackson
TN HB1640
Confidentiality Of Department Of Safety Records
Tennessee HB1640 makes certain records from the office of homeland security, specifically those related to critical infrastructure, confidential. This means that these records will not be available for public viewing or requests. The bill aims to enhance security by protecting sensitive information from being disclosed.
Passed House William Lamberth
TN HB1635
State Veterans' Cemeteries
Tennessee HB1635 updates the rules for who can be buried in state veterans' cemeteries. It specifies that military service members, veterans, certain reserve forces members, and their spouses and children are eligible for interment, along with the necessary documents needed to prove this eligibility.
Passed House William Lamberth
TN HB2538
The Megasite Authority Of West Tennessee
Tennessee HB2538 allows the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee to issue bonds to help pay for improvements to its water and wastewater systems. The bill also gives the authority's board more powers and limits the state's liability concerning these bonds. Essentially, it aims to enhance infrastructure in the region.
Passed House William Lamberth
TN HB1982
Auctioneers
Tennessee HB1982 changes the law regarding auctioneers by lowering the minimum age to apply for a bid caller auctioneer license from 18 to 16 years old. This means that younger individuals can now start their careers in auctioneering sooner than before. The law aims to help young people enter the workforce in this field.
Passed House Rusty Grills
TN HB1905
Nursing
The Tennessee Nursing Education Integrity and Oversight Act aims to improve the standards and oversight of nursing education programs in Tennessee. It updates existing laws related to nursing to ensure that educational institutions meet certain criteria for quality and effectiveness. This act is designed to help ensure that nursing graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce.
Passed House Bryan Terry
TN HB1952
Optometry
Tennessee HB1952 updates the rules and definitions surrounding the practice of optometry in the state. This change aims to clarify what services optometrists can provide and how they can operate within the healthcare system. The bill has passed, indicating support for these updates among lawmakers.
Passed House Ryan Williams
TN HB1671
The Relocation Of Homeless Persons
Tennessee HB1671 is a law that restricts local governments from moving homeless individuals unless specific conditions are met. If a local government violates this law, the area receiving the homeless individuals can pursue legal action for damages. The bill amends several sections of Tennessee's legal code related to local governance and social services.
Passed House Tim Rudd
TN HB1834
Education
The Tennessee Religious Freedom Act allows local school boards to start their meetings with a prayer led by one of their members. The prayer must be voluntary, meaning no one attending the meeting can be forced to join in or feel pressured to participate.
Passed House Rick Eldridge