Rep. David Hawk

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how businesses in Tennessee are compensated for the costs of filing sales and use tax reports. It allows dealers to deduct a small percentage of the taxes they collect from the amount they owe the state, with the deduction capped at $25 per report. The compensation rate is 2% on the first $2,500 of taxes reported and 1.15% on any amount above that, but no deduction is allowed if a tax payment is late. Any money calculated under the new formula that exceeds the $25 cap must be kept by the state and added to the general fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Tennessee Department of Human Services to include specific details about how it uses federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds in its annual report. The report must break down spending by the four official purposes of the TANF program, such as job training and child support enforcement. Additionally, the law mandates that the department list examples of money spent on programs supporting two-parent families, parenting education, and fatherhood initiatives. It also requires a review of all program expenditures to ensure that both parents are included in the services provided.

Maddy summaryThis law requires anyone applying for a title insurance license in Tennessee to finish a pre-licensing course with at least 30 hours of study. The rule directly affects individuals seeking to become title insurance agents, brokers, or producers within the state. By adding this educational requirement to the licensing process, the bill aims to ensure that new title insurance professionals receive specific training before they begin working. Once signed into effect, applicants must complete this coursework before they can be licensed to sell title insurance policies.

Maddy summaryThis law allows local governments in Tennessee to issue special event licenses for alcohol sales at private gatherings, even in areas where regular on-premises alcohol sales are not currently permitted. Under the new rule, a jurisdiction can approve such an event if its executive officer or legislative chair signs a written permit for that specific occasion. The change amends state statutes to create this exception, enabling communities to host events like weddings or festivals with alcohol without first establishing a permanent alcohol license for the area.

Maddy summaryThis law expands the list of crimes that require juveniles to register as violent sexual offenders in Tennessee. Under the new rules, a juvenile adjudicated for raping a child must register if the victim is at least four years younger than them. Additionally, a judge can now order registration even if the victim is less than four years younger, provided the judge considers the specific facts and circumstances of the case. The change applies to acts committed on or after July 1, 2024, and affects how courts handle registration requirements for young offenders.