Tennessee Legislation

This bill proposes to change the deadline for when the commissioner must submit reports on the Water Quality Control Act of 1977. The new deadline would be February 15 instead of January 31. This change affects how environmental reports are handled by legislative committees responsible for environmental issues.

The bill requires the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to study the effects of Tennessee's firearm laws on firearm sales, criminal activity, and self-defense incidents in each county. It aims to identify both the similarities and differences in these impacts across the state. The findings will help understand how firearm laws are influencing different areas within Tennessee.

This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Health to include the legislative librarian in the distribution of its annual report on needle and hypodermic syringe exchange programs. The report will cover data such as the number of people served, the number of needles and syringes dispensed and returned, the number of naloxone kits distributed, and the types of treatment referrals provided.

This bill changes the deadline for the executive director of the health facilities commission to submit their annual report on nursing home inspections and enforcement activities. Previously due by February 1 each year, the report would now be due by July 1. The report is submitted to the governor and the chief clerks of both the Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate.

This bill changes the deadline for local governments in Tennessee to submit their annual reports on wind energy facility siting. The new deadline is February 1, instead of the previous January 1 deadline. This adjustment applies to local governments that have enacted specific legislation regarding wind energy facilities.

This bill proposes to extend the reporting deadline for a nonprofit public benefit corporation working with the Governor's Books from Birth Fund. Currently, the corporation must report its operations and accomplishments within 90 days after the fiscal year ends, but this bill extends that period to 180 days.

This bill proposes to change the current law in Tennessee by increasing the amount of time employees can take off work to vote. Currently, employees are allowed three hours to vote, but this bill would extend that time to four hours. It aims to give voters more flexibility and time to participate in elections.

The bill proposes to lower the taxes on bottled soft drinks and barrels of beer in Tennessee. It also changes how the revenue from these taxes is distributed. Eventually, the bill aims to completely eliminate these taxes.

The bill, known as the 'Early Behavioral Intervention and Reporting Act,' requires public charter schools in Tennessee to have threat assessment teams, similar to those required in other public schools. This aims to standardize safety measures across different types of schools and ensure early intervention in student behavior issues.

This bill requires the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to explore different options for funding transportation through user fees. The commission must report its findings and recommendations to key legislative leaders by January 1, 2026. The bill seeks to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code related to transportation and funding.

This bill requests the Tennessee Department of Agriculture to study the impact of vapor product use among individuals under 21 years old. The department is to provide recommendations to the legislature on how to reduce the use of these products by young people.

This bill allows the Tennessee commissioner of revenue to adjust the due date for a business's tax return to align with its fiscal year. The new due date must be at least 60 days after the end of the business's tax period. This change aims to provide more flexibility in tax filing for businesses.

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