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passed · Tennessee · Senate Feb 5, 2024

SB 2799: Children - As introduced, requires the commissioner of labor and workforce development to furnish a minor and the minor's parent or guardian with a written statement of the reasons for the commissioner's refusal to grant a special exemption to the Child Labor Act of 1976 when a demand for a written statement of the reasons of the refusal is made within seven days, instead of five, of the refusal for the special exemption. - Amends TCA Title 50.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

passed · Tennessee · Senate Feb 5, 2024

SB 2718: TennCare - As introduced, removes the requirement that the governor receive authorization by the general assembly prior to making any decision or obligating the state with regard to the expansion of optional enrollment in the medical assistance program. - Amends TCA Title 71.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

passed · Tennessee · Senate Feb 5, 2024

SB 2560: Banks and Financial Institutions - As introduced, enacts the "Equality in Financial Services Act." - Amends TCA Title 45 and Title 47, Chapter 18.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

passed · Tennessee · Senate Feb 5, 2024

SB 2527: University of Tennessee - As introduced, directs the University of Tennessee Health Science Center to study and take other steps as necessary to establish a state academic health authority. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49, Chapter 9.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

passed · Tennessee · Senate Feb 5, 2024

SB 2594: Education - As introduced, changes from October 31 to October 15, the date by which the departments of health and education are required to submit their annual report of self-administered medications and healthcare procedures to students served in all public and nonpublic accredited schools in this state. - Amends TCA Title 49.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

passed · Tennessee · Senate Feb 5, 2024

SB 2604: Driver Licenses - As introduced, changes, from five days to five business days, the deadline by which the department of safety must notify the driver licensing authority in the licensing state, and the commercial driver license information system, after receiving a report of a conviction of a commercial driver license holder for a violation of law relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than parking violations, in any vehicle, or a report of a conviction of a person who does not hold a noncommercial driver license for a violation of law relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than parking violations, in a commercial vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee

passed · Tennessee · Senate Feb 5, 2024

SB 2683: Education - As introduced, increases, from 30 to 60, the number of days that a tenured state university or community college faculty member has to file a petition for review in chancery court if the faculty member is dismissed or suspended for cause. - Amends TCA Title 49.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

passed · Tennessee · Senate Feb 5, 2024

SB 2700: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates the offense of instigation; requires an affiant to file an affidavit for abeyance when requesting an arrest warrant; permits a citizen's arrest following two verbal notices for the offense of trespassing. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

passed · Tennessee · Senate Feb 5, 2024

SB 2644: Alcoholic Beverage Commission - As introduced, requires retail package store licensees to provide notice to the commission on or before July 1, 2024, if the retailer is selling at retail a product that contains a hemp-derived cannabinoid. - Amends TCA Title 43; Title 57 and Title 67.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

passed · Tennessee · Senate Feb 5, 2024

SB 2647: Fees - As introduced, permits a court clerk to publish the court fees on the court clerk's website. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 16.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

passed · Tennessee · Senate Feb 5, 2024

SB 2614: Public Funds and Financing - As introduced, specifies that gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are included in the definition of precious metals as the term relates to the treasurer's purchase and sale of precious metal bullion or specie. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 38; Title 45 and Title 67.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

passed · Tennessee · Senate Feb 5, 2024

SB 2672: Education - As introduced, increases, from 45 to 60, the number of days a child care person or entity may receive an extension on a temporary certificate from the state board of education to operate a child care program prior to the issuance of an initial annual certificate of approval. - Amends TCA Title 49.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee