signed · Tennessee · Senate Mar 22, 2017 SJR 195: Memorials, Academic Achievement - Bailyn Dupont, Salutatorian, Northeast High School - Signed by H. Speaker Sponsor Mark Green (R)
failed · Tennessee · Senate Mar 22, 2017 SB 1067: Education - As introduced, clarifies that the office of early learning within the department of education must provide an annual report to the governor and the general assembly on the status of pre-kindergarten programs by March 1 of each year beginning in 2018; requires the department of education to post the report on the office of early learning website by March 1 of each year. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 1. Failed in s/c Education Instruction & Programs Subcommittee of Education Instruction & Programs Sponsors Bill Dunn (R) , Dolores R. Gresham (R) Track
in committee · Tennessee · House Mar 22, 2017 HB 1195: Child Abuse - As introduced, prohibits the department of children’s services from instituting reunification plans between a parent or legal guardian and child in instances of child abuse until written approval is obtained from the appropriate district attorney general, the investigation is closed, and it is determined that reunification of the parent or legal guardian and child is in the best interest of the child. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 4. Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee Sponsors Sheila Butt (R) , Joey Hensley (R) Track
in committee · Tennessee · Senate Mar 22, 2017 SB 1239: Attorney General and Reporter - As introduced, creates the office of the solicitor general. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 6. Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee Sponsors Glen Casada (R) , Mark Norris (R) Track
in committee · Tennessee · House Mar 22, 2017 HJR 125: General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Calls for the Tennessee congressional delegation to introduce federal legislation that would permit Tennessee to issue discount cards to allow Tennessee residents to pay a lower tax rate on gasoline and diesel fuel. - Taken off notice for cal in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee Sponsor Tim Rudd (R) Track
signed · Tennessee · Senate Mar 22, 2017 SJR 185: Memorials, Sports - Bryson Hux, state wrestling champion - Signed by H. Speaker Sponsor Steve Southerland (R)
died · Tennessee · Senate Mar 22, 2017 SB 1405: Alcoholic Beverages - As introduced, authorizes a restaurant located in Davidson or Shelby County that holds a license to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on its premises to sell to its patrons mixed alcoholic beverages in sealed containers for consumption off its premises. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 4. Taken off notice for cal in s/c State Government Subcommittee of State Government Committee Sponsors Raumesh Akbari (D) , Reginald Tate (D) Track
in committee · Tennessee · Senate Mar 22, 2017 SB 671: Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, creates within the TBI a voluntary "Do Not Sell" registry on which a person may place or remove their name; creates criminal offense of transferring a firearm to anyone on the registry; makes registry confidential and creates civil cause of action for inquiring or taking action against a person based on the registry. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/22/2017 Sponsors Harold Love (D) , Lee Harris (D) Track
in committee · Tennessee · House Mar 22, 2017 HB 363: Handgun Permits - As introduced, authorizes handgun carry permit holders to carry a concealed handgun into a posted building or prohibited place operated by a state or local governmental entity unless there are metal detectors and armed security guards stationed at all public entrances. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee Sponsors Frank Niceley (R) , Jason Zachary (R) Track
in committee · Tennessee · House Mar 22, 2017 HB 1252: Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, includes as a requirement for the timely reimbursement of health insurance claims that any claim submitted to an insurer by a provider electronically will be paid within 10 days if the provider had obtained a preauthorization for the claim. - Amends TCA Title 56. Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance and Banking Subcommittee of Insurance and Banking Committee Sponsors David Byrd (R) , Ed Jackson (R) Track
signed · Tennessee · Senate Mar 22, 2017 SJR 187: Memorials, Recognition - Cornerstone Academy Robotics Team, Jefferson County VEX Robotics Tournament champion - Signed by H. Speaker Sponsor Steve Southerland (R)
in committee · Tennessee · House Mar 22, 2017 HB 962: Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, creates within the TBI a voluntary "Do Not Sell" registry on which a person may place or remove their name; creates criminal offense of transferring a firearm to anyone on the registry; makes registry confidential and creates civil cause of action for inquiring or taking action against a person based on the registry. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/22/2017 Sponsors Harold Love (D) , Lee Harris (D) Track