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State Legislature US Congress

All 46,882 Active 15,109 In committee 14,466 Passed 6,752 Signed 22,203 Failed 2,813

failed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017

SB 991: Drugs, Prescription - As introduced, prohibits a health insurance entity from taking certain actions with respect to coverage of prescription drugs outside of open enrollment periods. - Amends TCA Title 56.

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance and Banking Subcommittee of Insurance and Banking Committee

signed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017

SJR 259: Memorials, Sports - Randy Coffman, Naismith Girls' High School Coach of the Year -

Transmitted to Governor for action.

failed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017

SB 356: Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, prohibits denying a law enforcement officer entry to or removing a law enforcement officer from an event for which the officer holds a valid ticket or has paid an admission fee if denial or removal is based on the officer’s lawful carrying of a firearm; permits owner or operator of venue for an event to require law enforcement officer to inform the owner or operator that the officer will be present at the event and in possession of a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee

in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 5, 2017

HB 847: Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, raises the age until which health insurance policies must cover a dependent child from 24 to 26 years of age. - Amends TCA Title 56.

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance and Banking Subcommittee of Insurance and Banking Committee

failed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017

SJR 57: Constitutional Amendments - Proposes amendment of Article VI, Section 5 to provide for popular election of the attorney general and reporter for a regular term of six years. -

Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee

in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 5, 2017

HB 682: Fire Prevention and Investigation - As introduced, prohibits a county fire marshal from delegating or altering the obligations of an assistant to the commissioner of commerce and insurance. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 38; Title 48 and Title 68.

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

in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 5, 2017

HB 1215: Welfare - As introduced, requires the commissioner of human services to study and report recommendations to the health and welfare committee of the senate and the health committee of the house of representatives concerning options for reducing or prohibiting the purchase of harmful products with no or little nutritional value by recipients of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 71.

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

in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017

SB 480: Comptroller, State - As introduced, requires the comptroller to audit the division of health care finance and administration and department of commerce and insurance to review and account for all funds and activities associated with the payment reform initiative and report to the general assembly by January 10, 2018. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

Action Def. in s/c State Government Subcommittee to 1st Calendar of 2018

signed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017

SJR 287: Memorials, Sports - Harriman High School boys' basketball team, TSSAA Division I Class A State Champions -

Transmitted to Governor for action.

in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017

SB 1300: Education - As introduced, prohibits the administration of standardized tests to students in pre-K-2, unless the tests are used for a diagnostic purpose or required by federal law; prohibits the use of standardized tests for students in K-2 to evaluate a classroom, teacher, school, or school district. - Amends TCA Title 49.

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Education Instruction & Programs Subcommittee of Education Instruction & Programs

in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 5, 2017

SR 12: General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Encourages Tennessee Education Association Board of Directors to seek the repeal of National Education Association Resolution I-17. -

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

signed · Tennessee · House Apr 4, 2017

HB 280: Insurance, Motor Vehicles - As enacted, makes various changes to the vehicle insurance verification program, including extending the time owners have to comply with notice of noncompliance and revising fee provisions. - Amends TCA Section 55-12-210 and Section 55-12-211.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 8