Rep. Michael Hale

Primary HB 2444

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Jails, Local Lock-ups - As enacted, allows a prisoner of a county workhouse or jail to be released from custody on work release or otherwise allowed to leave the grounds of the county workhouse or jail for employment or to perform work in the community, whether paid or unpaid, without using an electronic monitoring device if the judge of the sentencing court and the sheriff of the county where the jail or workhouse is located approve the prisoner's release in writing. - Amends TCA Title 41, Chapter 2.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows prisoners in Tennessee county jails or workhouses to leave the facility for paid or unpaid work without wearing an electronic monitoring device. The key requirement is that both the sentencing judge and the county sheriff must approve this exemption in writing. Additionally, if a prisoner is not on the grounds of the jail, they must be supervised by an armed officer and remain within that officer's direct line of sight. The law applies to all criminal offenders held in county facilities and removes the previous blanket rule that required electronic monitoring for anyone off the jail grounds.

In committee Jun 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2147

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Health Care - As enacted, makes revisions to the law relative to wheelchair repair. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 56; Title 68 and Title 71.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Tennessee state laws to improve access to complex rehabilitation technology, such as wheelchairs and other assistive devices. It requires the commissioner of finance and administration to make specific documents and publications regarding these services available on the department's website. The change directly affects individuals who rely on complex rehabilitation technology and the state agencies responsible for managing these programs. By making information publicly accessible online, the bill aims to streamline how citizens can find details about available services and regulations. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.

In committee May 31, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1623

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Traffic Safety - As enacted, authorizes a county or municipality to hire employees or appoint volunteers to direct traffic within a school zone if certain conditions are met; establishes a Class C misdemeanor for a motor vehicle operator who knowingly ignores a regulatory or warning sign for the dropping off or picking up of students. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 54 and Title 55.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Tennessee counties and municipalities to hire staff or appoint volunteers to direct traffic or temporarily close lanes within marked school zones during student drop-off and pick-up times. To implement these measures, local governments must install advance signage at least 500 feet before the zone and ensure all signs meet standard traffic control guidelines, while excluding interstate and federally designated highways from these restrictions. Drivers who knowingly ignore these regulatory signs commit a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a $50 fine. The law takes effect on July 1, 2024.

In committee May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HJR 1377

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Recognition - Union Heights Elementary School, 100th anniversary -

Signed into law May 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HR 167

Passed · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Recognition - Canoe the Caney and JBeez Watercraft, 25th Anniversary -

Passed Apr 23, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 243

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Taxes, Exemption and Credits - As introduced, exempts the retail sale of food and food ingredients from the sales tax if sold to a person who is 70 years of age or older during the period beginning July 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2023. - Amends TCA Section 67-6-228 and Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 3.

In committee Apr 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1622

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Law Enforcement - As introduced, requires an annual training pay bonus supplement for eligible campus police officers and public safety officers in the amount of $800. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 38 and Section 49-7-118.

In committee Apr 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1914

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Education, Higher - As introduced, establishes the hunger-free campus grant program; provides grants to higher education institutions to address student hunger. - Amends TCA Title 49.

In committee Apr 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1918

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Recreational Areas - As enacted, requires a campground owner to post in a high traffic area on the campground, or distribute to registered guests or visitors, a written policy on campground curfew, alcohol use, tobacco use, and pets; authorizes an owner to eject a person and notify local law enforcement under certain conditions; provides that a person who remains on a campground after having been asked to leave by the owner for certain violations commits criminal trespass and may be removed by the owner or a law enforcement officer; grants removed persons certain refunds. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 55; Title 62, Chapter 7; Title 66; Title 68, Chapter 110 and Title 68, Chapter 14.

Signed into law Apr 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HJR 1025

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Sports - Theo Winters -

Signed into law Apr 4, 2024 0 co-sponsors