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

passed · Tennessee · Senate Mar 16, 2020

SB 2350: Education - As introduced, extends eligibility for the work-based learning student grant program to include students enrolled in a middle college program. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 11, Part 9.

Action deferred in Senate Education Committee

passed · Tennessee · Senate Mar 16, 2020

SB 2152: Sentencing - As introduced, prohibits an offender who has been convicted of a sexual offense from being eligible for a community-based alternative to incarceration. - Amends TCA Section 40-36-106.

Re-refer to Senate Cal. Comm.

passed · Tennessee · Senate Mar 16, 2020

SB 2151: Guardians and Conservators - As introduced, allows an action for the appointment of a conservator to be brought in Davidson County if the person is incarcerated in an institution of the department of correction, or in the county where the person is involuntarily hospitalized if the person is involuntarily hospitalized in an institution of the department of mental health and substance abuse services. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 34, Chapter 3 and Title 71.

Re-refer to Senate Cal. Comm.

passed · Tennessee · House Mar 16, 2020

HB 1559: Education, Curriculum - As introduced, requires each LEA and public charter school to provide age-appropriate instruction to public school students in kindergarten through grade 12 on the events of September 11, 2001, annually on September 11. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

Action deferred in Senate Education Committee

passed · Tennessee · House Mar 16, 2020

HB 1655: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, requires a public school to credit a student who participates in a non-school-sponsored extracurricular activity, or who participates in up to 10 days of basic training required by a branch of the United States armed services, as present for attendance purposes; requires, subject to certain exceptions, a principal, or the principal's designee, to excuse a student from school attendance for up to 10 days to pursue an educational advancement opportunity. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 2 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

Action deferred in Senate Education Committee

passed · Tennessee · House Mar 16, 2020

HB 2220: Guardians and Conservators - As introduced, allows an action for the appointment of a conservator to be brought in Davidson County if the person is incarcerated in an institution of the department of correction, or in the county where the person is involuntarily hospitalized if the person is involuntarily hospitalized in an institution of the department of mental health and substance abuse services. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 34, Chapter 3 and Title 71.

Re-refer to Senate Cal. Comm.

passed · Tennessee · Senate Mar 16, 2020

SB 2147: Motor Vehicles - As introduced, requires automobile clubs to file an application for certificate of authority prior to commencement of operations; makes other related revisions. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 18.

Re-refer to Senate Cal. Comm.

passed · Tennessee · House Mar 16, 2020

HJR 895: Memorials, Recognition - Rush Limbaugh -

Re-refer to Senate Cal. Comm.

passed · Tennessee · House Mar 16, 2020

HB 2917: Samburg - Subject to local approval, allows non-resident property owners to vote in the municipal elections; authorizes the treasurer to pay warrants issued by the vice mayor and any other officer approved by ordinance; deletes provision authorizing collection of delinquent taxes by distress warrants. - Amends Chapter 193 of the Private Acts of 1947; as amended.

Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill

passed · Tennessee · Senate Mar 16, 2020

SB 1604: Education, Curriculum - As introduced, requires each LEA and public charter school to provide age-appropriate instruction to public school students in kindergarten through grade 12 on the events of September 11, 2001, annually on September 11. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

Action deferred in Senate Education Committee

passed · Tennessee · House Mar 16, 2020

HB 1904: Gambling - As introduced, authorizes the ownership, possession, purchase, and sale of antique gambling machines. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11 and Title 39, Chapter 17.

Re-refer to Senate Cal. Comm.

passed · Tennessee · Senate Mar 16, 2020

SB 1890: Gambling - As introduced, authorizes the ownership, possession, purchase, and sale of antique gambling machines. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11 and Title 39, Chapter 17.

Re-refer to Senate Cal. Comm.