Rep. Susan Lynn

Housing - As introduced, authorizes local governments to regulate sober living homes for recovery from alcohol, drug, and substance abuse to the extent such regulation complies with the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, including prescribing a distance requirement for such homes from primary schools, preschools, and daycares, regulating the location and operation of such homes, and requiring that prospective residents receive a clinical referral for placement in a sober living home. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13 and Title 33. Against party

Taxes, Ad Valorem - As introduced, limits present law exemption for attorneys who represent taxpayers at hearings before the board of equalization from the requirement that certain agents of taxpayers submit a registration fee and register as an agent; requires such registration and fee from such attorneys if the attorney or law firm engages in a financial transaction with a current member of the assessment appeals commission. - Amends TCA Title 67.