Tennessee Legislation

This bill makes it a Class C felony to knowingly possess certain potent substances, like fentanyl, in a way that could expose first responders to harm while they are doing their jobs. If a first responder is seriously injured or dies as a result of this exposure, the offense is considered aggravated assault. The bill aims to protect first responders from dangerous substances they might encounter in the line of duty.

This bill aims to stop third-party sellers from selling tickets they do not yet possess, known as speculative tickets. It assigns the Tennessee Attorney General's Division of Consumer Affairs to enforce this rule. If someone believes a reseller has violated this rule, they can take legal action.

This bill aims to strengthen ethics rules by clarifying that gifts from entities related to lobbyists' employers are considered improper for candidates and certain officials and their families. It also mandates that the governor and their cabinet members disclose specific travel expenses.

The bill proposes to lower the minimum age requirement for obtaining a school bus endorsement from 25 to 21 years old. This change would allow younger individuals to qualify for driving school buses in Tennessee.

This bill allows the comptroller of the treasury in Tennessee to set deadlines for when charter schools must submit their financial audits each year. The aim is to provide a standardized timeline for charter schools' financial reporting.

This bill proposes to increase the amount of money that each teacher in kindergarten through 12th grade receives for buying instructional supplies. The current amount is $200, and the bill would raise it to $500. This change would apply to all public schools and public charter schools in Tennessee.

This bill proposes that Tennessee high schools use students' performance on career readiness assessments as part of their school grading system, similar to how postsecondary readiness assessments are used. If a student takes both types of assessments, only the highest score will be considered for grading purposes.

This bill proposes that Tennessee requests permission from the U.S. Department of Education to change its educational assessment plan. It aims to eliminate end-of-course exams for high school students and instead use the ACT, SAT, or another approved test to measure student readiness and hold schools accountable.

This bill allows local governments in Tennessee to create their own processes for removing local elected officials from office through a recall election. It changes existing laws to make this option available for local communities.

This bill instructs the state coordinator of elections in Tennessee to create rules about how far apart political campaign signs must be placed. It applies to candidates running for state and local offices. The bill aims to regulate the placement of these signs during election periods.

The bill proposes that the state of Tennessee should cover the costs for autopsies of inmates who die while incarcerated. This includes paying for the autopsy itself as well as any transportation expenses related to conducting the autopsy.

This bill proposes that starting July 1, 2025, half of the money collected from taxes on recording real estate transactions should be sent back to the county where the property is located. This change would apply to all real estate transfers happening on or after that date.

This bill requires leaders of state agencies in Tennessee to undergo regular training to ensure they follow the guidelines set by the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 2007. The training is aimed at helping agencies better understand and implement regulatory requirements. The bill seeks to enhance compliance and improve administrative procedures.

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Tennessee HB0070 requires health insurance plans under TennCare to cover biomarker testing for preeclampsia in pregnant women, starting from July 1, 2025. This testing can help identify risks associated with preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition. The bill aims to improve maternal health by ensuring that women have access to necessary testing.

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.