signed · Tennessee · Senate May 11, 2017 SJR 384: Memorials, Recognition - Jordan Isaiah Hannah, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Clinch Valley Youth of the Year - Signed by Governor. Sponsor Ken Yager (R)
signed · Tennessee · House May 11, 2017 HB 315: Health, Dept. of - As enacted, authorizes entities that regulate health professionals to issue limited licenses; makes various changes related to reporting of disciplinary matters to licensure entities. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504; Title 63, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 2. Comp. became Pub. Ch. 240 Sponsors David Hawk (R) , Mark Norris (R)
signed · Tennessee · Senate May 11, 2017 SB 268: Drugs, Prescription - As enacted, specifies that any person licensed by the board of pharmacy and holding a valid wholesaler license will be considered to be licensed as a drug distributor until such a time when the board can promulgate rules to implement the third-party logistic provider (3PL) licensing process. - Amends TCA Title 63. Comp. became Pub. Ch. 268 Sponsors Glen Casada (R) , Doug Overbey (R)
signed · Tennessee · Senate May 11, 2017 SB 279: Statutes of Limitations and Repose - As enacted, limits any action to recover damages against a real estate appraiser arising out of the appraiser's real estate appraisal activity to being brought within one year from a person's discovery of the act or omission giving rise to the action; limits any disciplinary action against a real estate appraisal by the Board of Real Estate Appraisers from three years from the date the appraisal was completed. - Amends TCA Title 28 and Title 62, Chapter 39. Effective date(s) 07/01/2017 Sponsors Jon Lundberg (R) , Bill Sanderson (R)
signed · Tennessee · House May 11, 2017 HB 906: Contractors - As enacted, increases the monetary limit that triggers requirement that review of the financial statement of an applicant for a contractor's license be attested by the reviewing accountant from $1.5 million to $3 million; increases maximum value of buildings that small commercial building contractors may build for use and occupancy by the general public from $750,000 to $1.5 million. - Amends TCA Title 62, Chapter 6. Comp. became Pub. Ch. 237 Sponsors Jim Tracy (R) , Tim Wirgau (R)
signed · Tennessee · House May 11, 2017 HJR 479: Memorials, Academic Achievement - Camille French, Valedictorian, Zion Christian Academy - Signed by Governor. Sponsor Sheila Butt (R)
signed · Tennessee · House May 11, 2017 HB 539: Codes - As enacted, authorizes the state fire marshal to inspect an owner's building upon the owner's request to determine if the building meets the statewide safety standards even if the building is located in a county or municipality that has opted out of the statewide safety codes. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 120. Effective date(s) 05/04/2017 Sponsors Barry Doss (R) , Joey Hensley (R)
signed · Tennessee · House May 11, 2017 HJR 495: Memorials, Academic Achievement - Kayla Renae Wood, Valedictorian, Maryville Christian School - Signed by Governor.
signed · Tennessee · House May 11, 2017 HJR 473: Memorials, Academic Achievement - Ellie Christina Gantenbein, Salutatorian, Smith County High School - Signed by Governor. Sponsor Terri Lynn Weaver (R)
signed · Tennessee · House May 11, 2017 HB 311: Solid Waste Disposal - As enacted, revises record-keeping requirements to include owners and operators of transfer stations. - Amends TCA Section 68-211-862. Effective date(s) 05/04/2017 Sponsors David Hawk (R) , Mark Norris (R)
signed · Tennessee · Senate May 11, 2017 SJR 387: Memorials, Recognition - Brooke Lawson, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kingsport Youth of the Year - Signed by Governor. Sponsor Jon Lundberg (R)
signed · Tennessee · House May 11, 2017 HB 528: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As enacted, excludes independent living facilities from regulation by the board for licensing health care facilities; sets inspection schedule for certain healthcare facilities at three years from the last inspection instead of 15 months; clarifies medication administration authority in residential homes for the aged. - Amends TCA Section 68-11-201; Section 68-11-204 and Section 68-11-210. Comp. became Pub. Ch. 242 Sponsors David Hawk (R) , Mark Norris (R)