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State Legislature US Congress

All 46,882 Active 613 In committee 15,301 Passed 6,763 Signed 22,173 Failed 3,369

died · Tennessee · House Mar 28, 2018

HB 2465: Comptroller, State - As introduced, requires the comptroller of the treasury to study and make recommendations for increasing transparency in the purchasing of prescription drugs through the group insurance plan for state employees administered by the state insurance committee and the medical assistance program in the TennCare waiver; requires reports to legislative committees. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 56; Title 68 and Title 71.

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

died · Tennessee · Senate Mar 28, 2018

SB 2412: Comptroller, State - As introduced, requires the comptroller of the treasury to study and make recommendations for increasing transparency in the purchasing of prescription drugs through the group insurance plan for state employees administered by the state insurance committee and the medical assistance program in the TennCare waiver; requires reports to legislative committees. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 56; Title 68 and Title 71.

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

failed · Tennessee · Senate Mar 28, 2018

SB 2161: Campaigns and Campaign Finance - As introduced, limits amount candidate may personally loan the candidate's own campaign per election, but does not limit amount candidate may contribute to campaign. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 10.

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/28/2018

failed · Tennessee · Senate Mar 28, 2018

SB 2569: Education, Higher - As introduced, requires state institutions of higher education to classify students as in-state for tuition purposes, only if the students are Tennessee citizens. - Amends TCA Title 49.

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

died · Tennessee · Senate Mar 28, 2018

SB 501: Growth and Development - As introduced, lengthens the period, from 30 to 45 days, before an annexation approved in a referendum becomes effective. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 49; Title 67; Title 68 and Chapter 1101 of the Public Acts of 1998.

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

died · Tennessee · Senate Mar 28, 2018

SB 1720: Pensions and Retirement Benefits - As introduced, enacts the "Voluntary Employee Retirement Accounts Program Act." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 8 and Title 9.

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

failed · Tennessee · House Mar 28, 2018

HB 2391: Election Laws - As introduced, adds an advisory question to the November 2018 general election, "Should the Tennessee legislature approve the use of medical marijuana?" - Amends TCA Title 2.

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

failed · Tennessee · Senate Mar 28, 2018

SB 2398: Prisons and Reformatory Institutions - As introduced, requires certain local government private prison contracts and contracts between the state and a local government to house inmates to meet criteria and standards that apply to contracts between this state and prison contractors; requires department of correction to adopt standards regarding recidivism rates and incorporate such standards into future contracts. - Amends TCA Title 5 and Title 41, Chapter 24.

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

failed · Tennessee · House Mar 28, 2018

HB 2109: Business and Commerce - As introduced, establishes the Tennessee horse racing commission to regulate horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in Tennessee. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 44; Title 62 and Title 67.

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/28/2018

died · Tennessee · House Mar 28, 2018

HB 2051: Pensions and Retirement Benefits - As introduced, enacts the "Voluntary Employee Retirement Accounts Program Act." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 8 and Title 9.

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Government Operations Committee

failed · Tennessee · House Mar 28, 2018

HB 2088: Education - As introduced, establishes timelines and requirements for the return of schools operated as part of the achievement school district (ASD) to LEAs; prohibits, after the effective date of the act, any school from being assigned to the ASD and the ASD from executing, approving, authorizing, or renewing any contract, charter school application, or charter agreement; abolishes the ASD as an organizational unit of the department of education on July 1, 2019 or when the last charter agreement with the ASD expires, whichever is later. - Amends TCA Title 49.

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

failed · Tennessee · Senate Mar 28, 2018

SB 278: Local Government, General - As introduced, permits local authorities to regulate the use of tobacco products in public places, places of employment, and parks. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1551.

Re-refer to Senate Calendar Committee