Rep. James (Micah) Van Huss

Primary SB 2227

In committee · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Education, Dept. of - As introduced, discourages the department from contracting with a private vendor, and encourages and authorizes the department to select one or more public four-year postsecondary institutions located in this state, for the provision of the Tennessee comprehensive assessment program (TCAP) tests for students in grades three through 12; requires the department to develop an application, timeline, and process for selecting an institution to provide TCAP tests. - Amends TCA Title 49.

In committee Feb 10, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2070

In committee · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Abortion - As introduced, increases from three to four years the period for which a funeral director, person in charge of an institution, or other person making final disposition of a dead fetus must retain a copy of the mother's authorization for disposition if the death of the fetus was the result of a surgical abortion. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 10; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

In committee Feb 6, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2297

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Abortion - As introduced, increases from three to four years the period for which a funeral director, person in charge of an institution, or other person making final disposition of a dead fetus must retain a copy of the mother's authorization for disposition if the death of the fetus was the result of a surgical abortion. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 10; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

In committee Feb 6, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 19

In committee · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Education - As introduced, authorizes a county or city governing body to require the director of schools to face a retention election; prohibits a local board of education from extending the contract of a director of schools if a majority of those voting on the question vote against retaining the director of schools. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 2.

In committee Jan 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 301

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Education - As introduced, authorizes a county or city governing body to require the director of schools to face a retention election; prohibits a local board of education from extending the contract of a director of schools if a majority of those voting on the question vote against retaining the director of schools. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 2.

In committee Jan 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 95

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Handgun Permits - As enacted, requires that the following language be printed on the back of handgun carry permit cards: This permit is valid beyond the expiration date if the permit holder can provide documentation of the holder's active military status and duty station outside Tennessee. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Signed into law May 15, 2019 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1004

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Parks, Natural Areas Preservation - As enacted, extends a 50 percent discount on camping fees at state parks to veterans who have a 100-percent permanent total service-connected disability. - Amends TCA Title 11.

Signed into law May 15, 2019 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 41

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Handgun Permits - As enacted, requires that the following language be printed on the back of handgun carry permit cards: This permit is valid beyond the expiration date if the permit holder can provide documentation of the holder's active military status and duty station outside Tennessee. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Signed into law May 15, 2019 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 620

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Death - As enacted, revises provisions governing the process to be followed when the next of kin disagrees with a finding that the suspected or determined manner of death was suicide. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 38, Chapter 7 and Title 68.

Signed into law May 15, 2019 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 1119

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Parks, Natural Areas Preservation - As enacted, extends a 50 percent discount on camping fees at state parks to veterans who have a 100-percent permanent total service-connected disability. - Amends TCA Title 11.

Signed into law May 15, 2019 0 co-sponsors