Tennessee Legislation

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This bill expands the definition of aggravated assault against first responders in Tennessee. It makes it a Class C felony to knowingly possess certain powerful opioids, like fentanyl, in a way that could expose a first responder to these substances while they are doing their job, leading to serious injury or death.

The bill requires hospitals that accept Medicaid to ask patients about their citizenship status and report quarterly on the number of admissions and emergency visits by individuals who are legally and illegally present in the U.S. Additionally, it mandates an annual report to state leaders on the impact of healthcare costs for those not lawfully present in the country.

Tennessee HB0146 aims to improve how education funding is managed by requiring local education agencies (LEAs) to provide real-time enrollment data. This would allow funding to be adjusted throughout the year based on current student numbers. Additionally, the bill sets deadlines for funding allocations to charter schools, ensuring they receive payments on time.

This bill requires local tourism development authorities in Tennessee to submit their annual audit and report to the state lawmakers representing the area where the authority operates. It also allows these documents to be filed electronically, making it easier for legislators to access important financial information about tourism projects.

The bill establishes a special fund in the state treasury called the Tennessee Promise completion grant account. This fund will be used to provide completion grants to certain students who are part of the Tennessee Promise scholarship program. Additionally, it makes a pilot program for these grants permanent, allowing ongoing support for students to complete their education.

The Tennessee House Bill 149 aims to create a set of rules for managing solar energy facilities in the state. This involves amending existing laws to ensure that solar energy operations are properly regulated and integrated into Tennessee's energy infrastructure.

The bill requires Tennessee's TennCare program to reimburse air ambulance services that operate within the state for emergency and nonemergency transports. The reimbursement rate must be at least 67.5% of what Medicare allows for similar services. This aims to ensure that air ambulance providers are fairly compensated for their services to TennCare recipients.

This bill proposes to increase the amount of property tax relief provided to disabled veteran homeowners in Tennessee. Currently, the relief is based on the first $175,000 of the home's market value. The bill would raise this amount to $200,000, effectively providing more financial assistance to qualifying veterans.

This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide an annual report to certain legislative committees about the transportation of manufactured homes. The report will include information on placards issued for transporters and any reports of unsafe driving associated with those transporters. This aims to improve safety and oversight regarding the movement of manufactured homes on state roads.

Tennessee HB0154 is a bill that aims to update the state's education laws by removing an outdated pilot program that was designed to enhance parent-teacher engagement. This program ended after the 2020-2021 school year, making its deletion necessary for clarity in the law. The bill focuses on ensuring that current educational policies are relevant and effective.

This bill proposes to exempt child care agencies from paying business taxes in Tennessee. Additionally, it requires the state to allocate funds equivalent to the taxes collected from child care services during the 2023-2024 fiscal year to counties and municipalities.

This bill allows local governments in Tennessee to approve development projects without public comment if they comply with existing zoning laws. Essentially, if a proposed development fits within the established zoning guidelines, local officials can move forward without seeking input from the community. This change aims to streamline the development approval process.

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