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All 46,882 Active 15,109 In committee 14,466 Passed 6,752 Signed 22,203 Failed 2,813

in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017

SB 728: Beer - As introduced, redefines beer as having alcoholic content of up to 18 percent by volume. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 3 and Title 57, Chapter 5.

Taken off notice for cal in s/c State Government Subcommittee of State Government Committee

in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 5, 2017

HB 1157: Courts, General Sessions - As introduced, allows process from the general sessions court to be served within 65 days of service, rather than 60 days of service. - Amends TCA Title 6 and Title 16.

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee

in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017

SB 577: Education - As introduced, urges the department of education to include the proper use and positioning of bicycle helmets in its pilot bicycle safety curriculum. - Amends TCA Title 49.

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Education Instruction & Programs Subcommittee of Education Instruction & Programs

in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017

SB 233: Child Custody and Support - As introduced, adds to and revises certain provisions related to the production, review, use, and disposition of a parent's mental health records pursuant to a mental health examination ordered by a court during a child custody determination; adds a parent's ability to instruct, inspire, and encourage the child to develop skills necessary to become a successful adult to the list of factors a court must consider when making a child custody determination. - Amends TCA Section 36-6-106.

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee

in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 5, 2017

HB 558: General Assembly - As introduced, provides standing to the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives, jointly, or a majority of the members of both houses in certain legal proceedings. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 1; Title 4 and Title 8, Chapter 6.

Action Def. in s/c State Government Subcommittee to 2018

in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017

SB 826: Child Custody and Support - As introduced, requires that any child support payment collected by the department of human services first be used to satisfy the obligor’s child support obligation to the parent or guardian with custody of the child, and only after the amount owed to the parent or guardian has been satisfied may the department use any remaining funds from the payment to satisfy the obligor’s debt to the department or fees. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 5.

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee

in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017

SB 124: Military - As introduced, extends certain employment protections to members of the army and air national guards, state guards, and civil air patrols of other states consistent with protections that exist for members of the Tennessee air national guard, state guard, and civil air patrol. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 33; Title 50 and Title 58, Chapter 1.

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Consumer and Human Resources Subcommittee of Consumer and Human Resources Committee

in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 5, 2017

HB 1071: Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, permits students at William R. Moore college of technology to be eligible for the Tennessee Promise scholarship if they meet all requirements for the scholarship or grant. - Amends TCA Section 49-4-708 and Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9.

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 5, 2017

HB 776: Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, extends eligibility for receipt of Wilder-Naifeh technical skills grants to students who are attending certain independent postsecondary institutions and who are otherwise eligible for the grants. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9.

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Education Instruction & Programs Subcommittee of Education Instruction & Programs

in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 5, 2017

HB 771: Comptroller, State - As introduced, requires the comptroller to audit the division of health care finance and administration and department of commerce and insurance to review and account for all funds and activities associated with the payment reform initiative and report to the general assembly by January 10, 2018. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

Action Def. in s/c State Government Subcommittee to 1st Calendar of 2018

in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017

SB 504: Welfare - As introduced, requires the commissioner of human services to study and report recommendations to the health and welfare committee of the senate and the health committee of the house of representatives concerning options for reducing or prohibiting the purchase of harmful products with no or little nutritional value by recipients of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 71.

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee

in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017

SB 591: Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, requires health insurance policies to cover a dependent child until the child reaches 26 years of age. - Amends TCA Title 56.

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance and Banking Subcommittee of Insurance and Banking Committee