Rep. Sam Whitson

Primary HB 1278

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Tobacco, Tobacco Products - As introduced, authorizes counties with a population greater than 180,000, and the cities within such counties, to regulate smoking and the use of vapor products; prohibits the use of vapor products in certain places. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 39.

In committee Apr 6, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1024

In committee · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Tobacco, Tobacco Products - As introduced, authorizes counties with a population greater than 180,000, and the cities within such counties, to regulate smoking and the use of vapor products; prohibits the use of vapor products in certain places. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 39.

In committee Apr 6, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HJR 188

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Recognition - March 11, 2021, Disability Advocacy Day -

Signed into law Mar 31, 2021 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 351

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Health Care - As introduced, increases, from 60 to 75 days after the close of the fiscal year, the period of time within which the department of health must submit an annual report to the governor and members of the general assembly detailing the operations, expenditures of funds, statistics, and rules under the Medical Assistance Act of 1968. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 56 and Title 71.

In committee Mar 26, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 296

In committee · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Health Care - As introduced, increases, from 60 to 75 days after the close of the fiscal year, the period of time within which the department of health must submit an annual report to the governor and members of the general assembly detailing the operations, expenditures of funds, statistics, and rules under the Medical Assistance Act of 1968. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 56 and Title 71.

In committee Mar 26, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1069

In committee · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Tennessee Higher Education Commission - As introduced, clarifies that the education administration committee of the house must receive the higher education commission's report regarding state workforce need projections and credential production by January 15 of each year. - Amends TCA Title 49.

In committee Feb 24, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1279

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Tennessee Higher Education Commission - As introduced, clarifies that the education administration committee of the house must receive the higher education commission's report regarding state workforce need projections and credential production by January 15 of each year. - Amends TCA Title 49.

In committee Feb 24, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 121

died · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Taxes - As introduced, extends from December 31 to January 15 the date by which the transportation equity fund annual report, which includes tax revenues from fuels used for aviation, railways, and water carriers, must be submitted to the governor and members of the general assembly. - Amends TCA Section 9-4-207 and Title 67, Chapter 6.

died Feb 24, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 703

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Eminent Domain - As introduced, changes, from 30 days to 60 days, the time in which a respondent who is not satisfied with the amount deposited by a condemner, or otherwise objects to a taking through the use of eminent domain, must file an answer to the petition initiating a condemnation proceeding. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 20; Title 29, Chapter 17; Title 29, Chapter 16 and Title 58, Chapter 2.

In committee Feb 22, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1020

In committee · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Eminent Domain - As introduced, changes, from 30 days to 60 days, the time in which a respondent who is not satisfied with the amount deposited by a condemner, or otherwise objects to a taking through the use of eminent domain, must file an answer to the petition initiating a condemnation proceeding. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 20; Title 29, Chapter 17; Title 29, Chapter 16 and Title 58, Chapter 2.

In committee Feb 22, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track