Sen. Jeff Yarbro

Primary SB 2354

Passed · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Children's Services, Dept. of - As introduced, clarifies that on or before January 31 of each year the department shall report information regarding child support to the general assembly and the governor. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36; Title 37; Title 41; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71.

Passed Mar 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SJR 1162

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Recognition - 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Ireland -

Signed into law Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 1033

Passed · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Health, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the commissioner to submit a report by January 1, 2024, on the implementation of, and results from, the Child Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2006, to the chair of the senate health and welfare committee, the chair of the health committee of the house of representatives, and the legislative librarian. - Amends TCA Title 68.

Passed Mar 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1973

Passed · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Children - As introduced, increases from 10 to 20, the number of calendar days after the 90 days from the date a child was surrendered that the department of children's services shall file a petition on behalf of an abandoned infant seeking termination of parental rights. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 40.

Passed Mar 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2198

Passed · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Taxes, Franchise - As introduced, requires the department of revenue to submit, by January 1, 2026, a one-time report to the finance, ways and means committees of the house of representatives and the senate concerning the revenue effects of certain amendments made to the provision of the Franchise Tax Law of 1999 that determines the apportionment of a taxpayer's net worth. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 21.

Passed Mar 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2241

Passed · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Pensions and Retirement Benefits - As introduced, adds K-12 school bus drivers and cafeteria workers to the list of retired members of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system who may work more than 120 days each year while continuing to draw their retirement allowance. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 49.

Passed Mar 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1048

Passed · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Children's Services, Dept. of - As introduced, sets new caseload requirements for case managers in the department to take effect January 1, 2025; requires the department to employ special response team personnel, who do not maintain regular caseloads but are available to assume cases from case managers to assist in maintaining caseload standards, respond to emergent situations, and guard against interruption in service delivery; requires the department to notify the governor, the members of the general assembly, and the Tennessee commission on children and youth if staffing requirements are not met. - Amends TCA Title 37.

Passed Mar 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2268

Passed · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Education - As introduced, requires the department of education to annually collect and report certain information for each provider and nonpublic school that receives public funds through a scholarship, voucher, education savings account, individualized education account, or similar program created to provide parents, guardians, or students state or local funds to assist the parent, guardian, or student in paying tuition, fees, and any other approved expenses associated with the student enrolling in and attending a nonpublic school in this state. - Amends TCA Title 49.

Passed Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2541

Passed · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Claims Commission, Tennessee - As introduced, increases the amount of damages for which the state may be liable for damages in causes of action arising in tort from $300,000 per claimant and $1,000,000 per occurrence to $1,250,000 per claimant. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 8 and Title 29.

Passed Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2719

Passed · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

State Government - As introduced, requires persons to meet certain qualifications in order to be eligible for appointment as chief executive officer of an administrative department of state government; creates a mechanism for the removal of such officers for cause by the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 3 and Title 4.

Passed Mar 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track