Tennessee Legislation

This bill requires local education agencies and public charter schools in Tennessee to create policies that prevent students from using cell phones and other wireless communication devices during class time, except in specific situations. The bill aims to ensure that students remain focused on their studies during instructional periods.

The bill allows the Tennessee governor to expand Medicaid specifically to cover treatment for individuals diagnosed with sickle cell disease. This expansion would be in line with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and the governor would work with federal agencies to determine the terms of this expansion.

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This bill proposes changes to the design of driver licenses and identification cards in Tennessee. It requires that licenses and IDs for lawful permanent residents and certain noncitizens be easily distinguishable from those issued to U.S. citizens. The aim is to redesign these documents to ensure clarity in identifying the holder's residency status.

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This bill proposes an annual bonus of $800 for campus police officers and public safety officers at colleges and universities in Tennessee. It aims to amend existing state laws to provide this financial incentive as part of their compensation.

This resolution aims to change the Tennessee Constitution to prevent the state from imposing any property taxes. If passed, it would make it illegal for the state government to tax property owned by individuals or businesses. This change is intended to protect property owners from state-level taxation.

This bill proposes the creation of a grant program to support colleges and universities in Tennessee to tackle student hunger. The program would provide financial resources to higher education institutions to help ensure that students have access to adequate food. The goal is to reduce food insecurity among students attending these institutions.

The Education Freedom Act of 2025, introduced in Tennessee, aims to modify existing education laws to provide more options and flexibility for students and parents. It seeks to amend certain sections of the Tennessee Code related to education governance and funding.

The bill proposes eliminating the state tax on groceries by closing certain tax loopholes for corporations. It aims to amend specific sections of the Tennessee Code related to taxation.

The bill proposes that the budget for the Tennessee Supreme Court should include funds to provide a security detail for the Chief Justice. This security detail would be responsible for transporting and accompanying the Chief Justice during all official state business.

This bill proposes to increase the maximum amount of money a person can receive if they win a lawsuit against a local government in Tennessee. Starting July 1, 2025, the limits would be $750,000 for injuries or death of one person, $1.5 million for injuries or deaths of multiple people in a single incident, and $250,000 for property damage. These changes would amend existing laws related to governmental liability.

Tennessee House Bill 0005 proposes to increase the maximum amount of money that someone can receive for pain and suffering in a civil lawsuit. For general cases, the limit would rise from $750,000 to $1.5 million. In cases where the injury is considered catastrophic, the limit would increase from $1 million to $2 million.

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