Sen. Frank Niceley

Primary SB 2266

In committee · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Business and Commerce - As introduced, prohibits the sale, purchase, or possession of products containing intoxicating cannabinoids derived from hemp to and by persons who are under 21 years of age; requires retailers and wholesalers of products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids to be licensed; levies privilege tax at rate of 6.6 percent on wholesale sale of products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15; Title 43, Chapter 27 and Title 67.

In committee Mar 1, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1954

Failed · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Education - As introduced, enacts the "Local School District Empowerment Act," which creates a pilot program for the establishment of the office of elected superintendent of schools; requires the department of education to study the pilot program procedures for establishment of the office; adjusts duties of local boards of education in school systems in which the office of elected superintendent of schools is established. - Amends TCA Title 49.

Failed Feb 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2079

Failed · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Education - As introduced, enacts the "Local School District Empowerment Act," which creates a pilot program for the establishment of the office of elected superintendent of schools; requires the department of education to study the pilot program procedures for establishment of the office; adjusts duties of local boards of education in school systems in which the office of elected superintendent of schools is established. - Amends TCA Title 49.

Failed Feb 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SJR 962

In committee · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Constitutional Amendments - Proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee to allow for bingo games conducted by 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) organizations to meet a charitable, not for profit, or community service purpose. -

In committee Feb 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1873

Failed · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Consumer Protection - As introduced, prohibits a person selling or offering for sale goods or services at retail from requiring a buyer to pay using credit; requires a person selling or offering for sale goods or services at retail to accept legal tender when offered by the buyer as payment; violations treated as prohibited practice under Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18.

Failed Feb 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1858

Failed · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Consumer Protection - As introduced, prohibits a person selling or offering for sale goods or services at retail from requiring a buyer to pay using credit; requires a person selling or offering for sale goods or services at retail to accept legal tender when offered by the buyer as payment; violations treated as prohibited practice under Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18.

Failed Feb 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 833

In committee · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Juries and Jurors - As introduced, requires a court, upon the request of a criminal defense attorney, to instruct the jury that although the state may prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt the jury may still find the defendant not guilty in order to avoid an unjust result. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40.

In committee Feb 14, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1375

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Juries and Jurors - As introduced, requires a court, upon the request of a criminal defense attorney, to instruct the jury that although the state may prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt the jury may still find the defendant not guilty in order to avoid an unjust result. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40.

In committee Feb 14, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SJR 925

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Recognition - Lincoln Memorial University, 125th anniversary -

Signed into law Feb 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary SJR 866

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Recognition - James Jenkins, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award -

Signed into law Feb 8, 2022 0 co-sponsors