Veterans

in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 918: Tennessee Fish & Wildlife Commission - As enacted, makes changes relative to temporary group hunting event permits. - Amends TCA Title 58 and Title 70.

HB 918 creates a free temporary hunting license for Tennessee veterans with service-connected disabilities who participate in hunts organized by not-for-profit groups. The license, valid for no more than seven days per hunt, requires only a VA disability certification as proof of eligibility. It directly affects disabled veterans seeking to join nonprofit-sponsored hunting events without purchasing a standard license. The law amends Tennessee Code Sections 70-2-104 (hunting licenses) and 58 (wildlife commission) and takes effect July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates free hunting license for veterans with service-connected disabilities, expanding access to recreational activity as a benefit.95% confidence

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in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 1009: Taxes, Ad Valorem - As introduced, increases the amount of the reimbursement that is paid under the provisions for property tax relief for disabled veteran homeowners from the first $175,000 of the full market value of the home to the first $250,000 of the full market value. - Amends TCA Section 67-5-704.

HB 1009 increases property tax relief for disabled veteran homeowners in Tennessee by raising the home value threshold for tax exemption from $175,000 to $250,000. This change directly affects disabled veterans who own their primary residence, allowing them to qualify for relief on a larger portion of their home's market value. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-5-704, to update this threshold, meaning veterans with homes valued up to $250,000 will receive tax relief where previously only homes up to $175,000 qualified. The law would take effect on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax relief for disabled veterans by raising home value threshold from $175k to $250k, reducing their tax burden per tax relief policy.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIncreases property tax relief threshold for disabled veteran homeowners from $175k to $250k, expanding benefits under TCA 67-5-704.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Tennessee · House Apr 21, 2025

HR 129: Memorials, Recognition - Paul F. Tuttobene -

House Resolution 129 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee House of Representatives to formally commend Paul F. Tuttobene for his lifetime of service, including military service (1953-1957), a career as a senior vice president at Manufacturers Hanover Trust, and dedication to family values. The resolution, adopted unanimously with 86 ayes and 0 nays, recognizes his contributions as a first-generation college graduate, veteran, and community-oriented citizen. It serves as a symbolic honor to be presented to Mr. Tuttobene, with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or constituents.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExplicitly recognizes veteran service (military 1953-1957) via ceremonial resolution, aligning with support indicator for recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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signed · Tennessee · House May 8, 2025

HB 114: Scholarships and Financial Aid - As enacted, makes various changes to the Tennessee Support, Training, and Renewing Opportunity for National Guardsmen (STRONG) Act. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 10.

HB 114 amends Tennessee's STRONG Act to expand educational benefits for National Guard members. It explicitly covers mandatory fees (like parking, tech, and library fees) and master's degree program fees, in addition to 100% of in-state tuition. The bill increases the maximum credit hours for eligibility from 120 to 130 and requires reimbursement applications within 45 days of course completion. It also adds eligibility requirements, barring members suspended from federal tuition assistance due to academic issues. This law, effective May 2, 2025, directly affects Tennessee National Guard members pursuing higher education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state-funded educational benefits for National Guard, increasing appropriations for scholarships and mandatory fee coverage under STRONG Act.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands tuition coverage and fees for National Guard education benefits, increasing access and funding for higher education.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands tuition coverage to include mandatory fees and master's programs, increases credit hours, and speeds reimbursement for National Guard veterans' education benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Libraries Student Financial Aid National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education

signed · Tennessee · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 1468: Military - As enacted, designates the national guard armory in McNairy County as the "Brigadier General Donald F. Hawkins Army National Guard Armory." - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1.

SB 1468 designates the Tennessee Army National Guard armory in McNairy County as the "Brigadier General Donald F. Hawkins Army National Guard Armory" to honor his 36-year military service, including his retirement as commander of the 30th Separate Armored Brigade. The bill amends Tennessee Code to rename the facility and requires the National Guard to install appropriate signage. It directly affects the physical designation of the armory building in McNairy County. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy or funding changes beyond the naming.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors veteran's service via facility naming, directly recognizing military contributions as per bill's explicit intent to commemorate Brigadier General Hawkins' 36-year career.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

signed · Tennessee · Senate Mar 4, 2025

SJR 85: Memorials, Heroism - Thomas Harvel Donaldson, Ernest Melvin Donaldson, Arie Gafford Donaldson, and Arthur Preston Donaldson -

SJR 85 is a commemorative resolution honoring four Tennessee brothers - Thomas Harvel, Ernest Melvin, Arie Gafford, and Arthur Preston Donaldson - who served simultaneously in the U.S. military during the Korean War (a record for that conflict). The resolution commends their service after they were posthumously awarded South Korea’s Ambassador for Peace Medal in August 2024 for their contributions to peace. It directly affects the Donaldson family and Dickson County, Tennessee, by formally recognizing their legacy. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or alter policies.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors veterans' service with commemorative resolution, aligning with recognition aspect of veterans' policies90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

passed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 25, 2025

SR 68: Memorials, Recognition - Women Veterans Appreciation Day -

Senate Resolution 68 designates June 12, 2025, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day" in Tennessee to honor the service of women veterans. The resolution recognizes the contributions of over 40,000 women veterans in the state and aligns with a commemorative event hosted by the Veterans Heritage Site Foundation. This is a symbolic gesture without legal effect, acknowledging historical service from World War II through current military roles.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates Women Veterans Appreciation Day to honor service, aligning with recognition indicators for support95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SB 780: Driver Licenses - As enacted, authorizes an honorably discharged member of the national guard to receive "veteran" designation on driver license; specifies documentation that must be provided to receive such designation. - Amends TCA Section 55-50-354.

SB 780 allows honorably discharged Tennessee National Guard members to receive a "veteran" designation on their driver's licenses. It amends Tennessee law to explicitly include National Guard veterans in the existing veteran designation program. To qualify, applicants must provide documentation such as a DD-256 discharge certificate or NGB Form 22 showing an honorable discharge. This change directly affects National Guard members who have completed service with an honorable discharge. The bill specifies the required documents but does not alter other license requirements.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veteran recognition by adding National Guard members to driver license designation program with specified documentation95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 48: Veterans - As introduced, removes the market value cap used for calculating property tax relief on the primary residence for disabled veterans who are eligible for property tax relief and requires the state to fully reimburse such veterans for local property taxes paid for a given tax year on that property. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 5, Part 7.

HB 48 would change Tennessee's property tax relief for disabled veterans by removing a market value cap on the primary residence. It requires the state to fully reimburse eligible disabled veterans for all local property taxes paid on their primary home each year, instead of capping the relief at a specific property value. This applies to veterans already qualifying for property tax relief under current law. The change takes effect for tax years beginning July 1, 2025, and is funded through state general funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves property tax cap for disabled veterans, requiring full state reimbursement of local property taxes, increasing state spending on tax relief for eligible veterans.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRemoves market value cap and mandates full reimbursement of local property taxes for eligible disabled veterans' primary homes, expanding existing tax relief benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 2, 2025

HB 765: Taxes, Ad Valorem - As introduced, requires 10 percent of the excess proceeds from a delinquent property tax sale to be used for tax relief for homeowners who are elderly low-income, disabled, or a disabled veteran or widow of a disabled veteran. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 5.

HB 765 requires that 10% of excess proceeds from delinquent property tax sales in Tennessee be allocated to provide tax relief for specific homeowners. It directly affects elderly low-income residents, disabled individuals, disabled veterans, and widows of disabled veterans. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 5, by adding a new provision directing these funds to a dedicated tax relief program under "part 7" of the chapter. The law would take effect on July 1, 2025, if passed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates 10% of excess property tax sale proceeds to tax relief for elderly low-income, disabled, and veteran groups, directly supporting fiscal relief for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates 10% of excess property tax sale proceeds to fund tax relief for vulnerable homeowners (elderly low-income, disabled, veterans), preventing home loss and supporting affordable housing access.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates tax relief specifically for disabled veterans and widows of disabled veterans, directly funding veteran benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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