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died · Tennessee · House Feb 25, 2019

HB 1326: Victims' Rights - As introduced, requires law enforcement agencies, victim-witness coordinators, district attorneys general, and other state employees who frequently encounter victims of crime to distribute information, whenever appropriate, on the statewide automated victim information and notification system; requires the Tennessee sheriffs' association to provide digital copies of relevant information to each such entity. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 6, Part 3; Title 38; Title 40 and Title 41.

Withdrawn.

failed · Tennessee · Senate Feb 25, 2019

SB 527: Probate Law - As introduced, clarifies that a county judicial commissioner or magistrate may administer the oath of office to an elected or appointed official as authorized by a judge of the court or the county mayor. - Amends TCA Section 8-18-109.

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State & Local Government Committee

failed · Tennessee · House Feb 25, 2019

HB 1147: Probate Law - As introduced, clarifies that a county judicial commissioner or magistrate may administer the oath of office to an elected or appointed official as authorized by a judge of the court or the county mayor. - Amends TCA Section 8-18-109.

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State & Local Government Committee

died · Tennessee · Senate Feb 25, 2019

SB 982: Victims' Rights - As introduced, requires law enforcement agencies, victim-witness coordinators, district attorneys general, and other state employees who frequently encounter victims of crime to distribute information, whenever appropriate, on the statewide automated victim information and notification system; requires the Tennessee sheriffs' association to provide digital copies of relevant information to each such entity. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 6, Part 3; Title 38; Title 40 and Title 41.

Withdrawn.

died · Tennessee · Senate Feb 25, 2019

SB 1148: Historical Sites and Preservation - As introduced, requires each municipality to maintain a list of all properties located within the municipality's boundaries that are designated as national historic landmarks and properties listed on the national register of historic places. - Amends TCA Title 6 and Title 7.

Recalled from Senate State & Local Government Committee

died · Tennessee · Senate Feb 22, 2019

SB 254: TennCare - As introduced, directs the commissioner of finance and administration to seek a federal waiver to establish VolunteerCare and permits persons who are 55 years of age or older to purchase healthcare coverage through the TennCare program. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 56 and Title 71.

Recalled from Senate Commerce & Labor Committee

died · Tennessee · Senate Feb 22, 2019

SB 1316: Courts - As introduced, authorizes the creation of first responder treatment court programs; creates a $50.00 fee for drug-related criminal convictions in counties establishing or operating a first responder treatment court program. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 21, Part 4 and Title 16.

Recalled from Senate Judiciary Committee

died · Tennessee · Senate Feb 22, 2019

SB 1319: Election Laws - As introduced, allows a voter to take photographs or videos of only the voter’s marked ballot on a mobile electronic or communication device in a polling place; authorizes poll watchers and election officials to prohibit any disruptive activity that threatens the voting process or the privacy of a voter. - Amends TCA Section 2-7-142.

Recalled from Senate State & Local Government Committee

died · Tennessee · Senate Feb 22, 2019

SB 1314: Pensions and Retirement Benefits - As introduced, prohibits local governments from reducing the post-employment benefits of retired employees without the written consent of the employee; prohibits local governments from raising premiums for such benefit plans at a rate that exceeds the average annual rate of inflation. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 56.

Recalled from Senate State & Local Government Committee

died · Tennessee · Senate Feb 22, 2019

SB 948: Salaries and Benefits - As introduced, requires employers to pay minimum wages to employees, starting with $10.00 per hour effective January 1, 2020, and increased by $1.00 per hour for the next two years to achieve a minimum wage of $12.00 beginning January 1, 2022. - Amends TCA Title 50.

Recalled from Senate Commerce & Labor Committee

died · Tennessee · Senate Feb 21, 2019

SB 840: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, requires certain Title I public schools to implement an age-appropriate, reward-based behavior modification system that reinforces positive student behavior with awards and incentives that are tailored to each school's unique student population. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

Withdrawn.

died · Tennessee · House Feb 21, 2019

HB 138: Criminal Procedure - As introduced, requires peace officers to issue citations in lieu of continued custody and taking an arrested person before a magistrate after the commission of certain offenses; authorizes law enforcement agencies to create programs to refer individuals to treatment for substance abuse in lieu of arrest under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 40.

Withdrawn.