Tennessee Bills

This bill extends the deadline for distressed rural counties in Tennessee to apply for retaining sales and use tax revenue generated by commercial development districts. Originally set to expire on December 31, 2024, the new deadline is now December 31, 2030, with a corresponding adjustment to a related June 30, 2025, date to June 30, 2031. The legislation directly affects counties that have been designated as distressed and are seeking to keep tax funds from specific business zones. By amending the state code, the bill provides these counties with additional time to submit their applications under the existing program rules.

This bill requires individuals seeking a license to sell title insurance in Tennessee to complete a pre-licensing course of at least 30 hours. The law amends state statutes to make this education a mandatory condition for obtaining a title insurance producer license. By setting this minimum training requirement, the bill aims to ensure that title insurance agents and brokers receive standardized instruction before they begin working.

This bill updates the civil service rules for the City of Rockwood by repealing an older 1997 law and replacing it with new provisions. It establishes a five-member Civil Service Board where members are selected through a mix of elections by city officials and city employees, with specific term limits preventing any member from serving more than two consecutive terms. The new law clarifies that civil service protections apply to full-time paid employees while excluding categories such as elected officials, part-time workers, and those in probationary periods. Additionally, the bill sets minimum standards for job descriptions and ensures that at least three board members must vote to approve any employee discipline or termination.

This bill amends Tennessee state laws to change the timeline for a specific government process from forty-five days to sixty days. The change applies broadly across several state code titles related to state government operations. Once enacted, the new sixty-day period becomes the official standard for the procedure it governs.

This bill updates Tennessee laws regarding retirement benefits for public employees who perform hazardous duties. It requires the Board of Trustees to include specific certifications about these supplemental benefits in their annual report. The change ensures that information about these special benefits is officially documented and made available to the public through existing reporting channels.

This bill establishes a new financial management system for Carroll County, Tennessee, designed to centralize and modernize how the county handles its finances. It creates a dedicated Finance Department responsible for key functions such as accounting, budgeting, debt management, and payroll, which will be supervised by the County Mayor. The legislation also forms a new five-member Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to oversee these operations and set related policies. While the bill affects various county agencies, it specifically excludes the local school system from these new financial structures.

This Tennessee bill amends the city charter for Algood to allow the city to lease real, mixed, and personal property located inside or outside its boundaries. The legislation grants the city the legal authority to acquire, dispose of, and hold property in trust for the benefit of the municipality. However, these new powers will only take effect if the City of Algood's legislative body votes to approve the changes with a two-thirds majority. Until that local approval is obtained and certified, the bill has no immediate impact on the city's operations.

This bill creates a new, elected Office of Highway Supervisor for Carroll County to manage local roads and highways. The position would be filled by a vote of county residents every four years, starting in 2026, and the official would have the same powers and duties as those defined in the state's uniform highway law. Before this change takes effect, the bill must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the Carroll County legislative body. If approved, the new supervisor will oversee administrative functions and replace the current system under the existing private acts.

This bill changes how the Gibson County Special School District Board of Trustees is structured and elected. It increases the number of board members from seven to eight, replacing one at-large representative with a seventh district representative. The legislation also aligns future board elections with the county general election, adjusting term lengths for specific positions to ensure even-year elections occur in 2025, 2027, and 2028. These changes affect the district's governance structure and the schedule for voting on trustee seats.

This bill updates Tennessee laws regarding occupational licensing to clarify how the state verifies citizenship or work authorization for applicants seeking professional or commercial licenses. It requires most applicants to prove they are U.S. citizens or authorized to work through the federal SAVE system, while allowing specific exceptions for those with certain student or visa applications related to medical and alcohol beverage commissions. Additionally, the legislation changes the timeline for temporary medical licensees, granting them full, unrestricted medical licenses two years after starting practice rather than requiring a longer period of temporary status. These changes directly affect individuals applying for professional licenses and temporary medical practitioners in Tennessee.

This bill mandates that Tennessee schools immediately suspend any student who assaults a school employee for at least one calendar year, barring them from attending school and all school-sponsored events. It also requires schools to inform assaulted staff members of their rights to report the incident to law enforcement and to assist them in pursuing legal action against the student. Additionally, the law specifies that if a suspended student attends a school event, the school must treat it as trespassing and involve law enforcement to remove the student. These measures apply to both local education agencies and public charter schools across the state.

This bill proposes changes to the City of Athens charter, subject to a mandatory two-thirds vote by the city's legislative body. It establishes a three-term limit for city council members, starting with the 2024 and 2026 elections, while excluding any mid-term appointed terms from this count. The legislation also grants the mayor emergency management powers consistent with state law and updates the title of council members from "councilman" to "councilperson" to use gender-neutral language.