failed · Tennessee · House May 8, 2017 HR 127: Memorials, Recognition - Kay West - Failed to adopt, Ayes 25, Nays 48, PNV 7 Sponsor John Clemmons (D) Track
failed · Tennessee · House May 8, 2017 HB 17: Elder Abuse - As introduced, expands the offense of aggravated stalking to include a person who commits stalking against a victim who is at least 65 years of age when the person stalking is 15 or more years younger than the victim. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3 and Title 71, Chapter 6. Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways & Means Committee Sponsors Jay Reedy (R) , Jon Lundberg (R) Track
failed · Tennessee · Senate May 5, 2017 SB 658: Traffic Safety - As introduced, increases the penalty for the offense of unlawful use of a portable electronic device while driving to a Class B misdemeanor if the violation results in an accident causing serious bodily injury and to a Class A misdemeanor if the accident results in death. - Amends TCA Title 55. Comp. SB subst. Sponsors Jim Tracy (R) , John Holsclaw (R) Track
failed · Tennessee · House May 5, 2017 HB 864: Traffic Safety - As introduced, increases the penalty for the offense of unlawful use of a portable electronic device while driving to a Class B misdemeanor if the violation results in an accident causing serious bodily injury and to a Class A misdemeanor if the accident results in death. - Amends TCA Title 55. Subst. for comp. HB. Sponsors Jim Tracy (R) , John Holsclaw (R) Track
died · Tennessee · House May 3, 2017 HB 680: Parks, Natural Areas Preservation - As introduced, repeals present law requirement that marinas, campgrounds, golf courses, cabins, gift shops, restaurants, and inns at state parks be self-sufficient in terms of revenue generated; repeals schedule of priority for spending revenue that exceeds what is required for self-sufficiency of those facilities. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 3, Part 3. Companion House Bill substituted Sponsors Johnny Shaw (D) , Lee Harris (D) Track
died · Tennessee · Senate May 3, 2017 SB 621: Parks, Natural Areas Preservation - As introduced, repeals present law requirement that marinas, campgrounds, golf courses, cabins, gift shops, restaurants, and inns at state parks be self-sufficient in terms of revenue generated; repeals schedule of priority for spending revenue that exceeds what is required for self-sufficiency of those facilities. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 3, Part 3. Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill. Sponsors Johnny Shaw (D) , Lee Harris (D) Track
failed · Tennessee · House May 2, 2017 HB 1033: Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, makes a nonresidential substitution-based treatment center for opiate addiction liable for damages or injuries caused by a patient who receives treatment and upon leaving treatment commits an alcohol-related driving offense if the patient's impairment is due to the treatment provided. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 68, Chapter 11. Taken off notice for cal. in Health Committee Sponsor Mae Beavers (R) Track
failed · Tennessee · Senate May 2, 2017 SB 1003: Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, makes a nonresidential substitution-based treatment center for opiate addiction liable for damages or injuries caused by a patient who receives treatment and upon leaving treatment commits an alcohol-related driving offense if the patient's impairment is due to the treatment provided. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 68, Chapter 11. Taken off notice for cal. in Health Committee Sponsor Mae Beavers (R) Track
died · Tennessee · House May 1, 2017 HJR 472: Memorials, Heroism - Park City/Park Ridge Fire Station #4 and Firefighters Eric "Bo" Merritt, Kevin Tippens, and Buddy Gibson - Objected to on Consent Calendar. Sponsor Rick Staples (D) Track
failed · Tennessee · House Apr 25, 2017 HB 1257: Municipal Government - As introduced, requires that a referendum be conducted before a publicly funded entity can be sold or leased; "sale or lease" means that more than 30 percent of the assets of the entity are subject to sale or lease. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51. Failed in Local Government Committee Sponsors Lee Harris (D) , Joe Towns (D) Track
failed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 25, 2017 SB 880: Municipal Government - As introduced, requires that a referendum be conducted before a publicly funded entity can be sold or leased; "sale or lease" means that more than 30 percent of the assets of the entity are subject to sale or lease. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51. Failed in Local Government Committee Sponsors Lee Harris (D) , Joe Towns (D) Track
died · Tennessee · Senate Apr 24, 2017 SB 1264: Taxes, Real Property - As introduced, changes from "United States department of veterans administration" to "United States department of veterans affairs" the name of the agency responsible for making determinations of a veteran's disability status for purposes of qualifying for property tax relief. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 5, Part 7. Withdrawn. Sponsors Gerald McCormick (R) , Mark Norris (R) Track