signed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017 SJR 261: Memorials, Recognition - Central High School, 100th anniversary - Transmitted to Governor for action. Sponsor Mae Beavers (R)
signed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017 SJR 258: Memorials, Recognition - Clinton Police Department - Transmitted to Governor for action. Sponsor Randy McNally (R)
in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 5, 2017 HB 80: Salaries and Benefits - As introduced, establishes a minimum wage of $15.00 as of July 1, 2017; provides a minimum wage for employees in the service industry who receive tips and employees that are compensated solely by gratuities; authorizes the department of labor and workforce development to promulgate rules in compliance with federal law. - Amends TCA Title 50, Chapter 2. Action Def. in s/c Consumer and Human Resources Subcommittee to 2018 Sponsors G.A. Hardaway (D) , Sara Kyle (D) Track
failed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017 SB 1121: Election Laws - As introduced, permits the use of a photo identification card issued by this state, the United States, or an accredited postsecondary institution of education in this state for purposes of verifying the identity of an eligible voter. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 7. Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee Sponsors G.A. Hardaway (D) , Sara Kyle (D) Track
in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017 SB 1259: Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, extends eligibility for receipt of Wilder-Naifeh technical skills grants to students who are attending certain independent postsecondary institutions and who are otherwise eligible for the grants. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9. Taken off notice for cal in s/c Education Instruction & Programs Subcommittee of Education Instruction & Programs Sponsors Mark White (R) , Mark Norris (R) Track
in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017 SB 804: Education, Higher - As introduced, enacts the "Tuition Stability Act." - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9. Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee Sponsors Steven Dickerson (R) , Bill Dunn (R) Track
in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017 SB 436: General Assembly - As introduced, provides standing to the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives, jointly, or a majority of the members of both houses in certain legal proceedings. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 1; Title 4 and Title 8, Chapter 6. Action Def. in s/c State Government Subcommittee to 2018 Sponsors Mike Carter (R) , Bo Watson (R) Track
in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 5, 2017 HB 35: Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, requires health insurance policies to cover breathing and heart rate monitors for certain infants covered under the policy. - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title 68. Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance and Banking Subcommittee of Insurance and Banking Committee Sponsors John Mark Windle (I) , Paul Bailey (R) Track
in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017 SB 304: Alcoholic Beverages - As introduced, authorizes Old Dominick Distillery to serve and sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises of a restaurant within the distillery. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 3, Part 2 and Title 57, Chapter 4. Taken off notice for cal in s/c State Government Subcommittee of State Government Committee Sponsors Lee Harris (D) , Barbara Cooper (D) Track
in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 5, 2017 HB 842: Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, requires the commissioner of commerce and insurance to establish minimum essential benefits for health insurance coverage in this state that is no less extensive than that available under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Pub. L. No. 111-148. - Amends TCA Title 56. Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance and Banking Subcommittee of Insurance and Banking Committee Sponsors Craig Fitzhugh (D) , Jeff Yarbro (D) Track
in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017 SB 1072: Motor Vehicles - As introduced, authorizes autonomous vehicles to operate in the state without a human driver under certain conditions. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 39; Title 40; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 65 and Title 67. Taken off notice for cal in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee Sponsors Mike Carter (R) , Jon Lundberg (R) Track
signed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017 SJR 175: General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Tom Midyett, State Forestry Commission - Transmitted to Governor for action. Sponsor Steve Southerland (R)