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SB1849 - AN ACT to make appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024, in the administration, operation, and maintenance of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the various departments, institutions, offices, and agencies of the state; for certain state aid and obligations; for capital outlay, for the service of the public debt, for emergency and contingency; to repeal certain appropriations and any acts inconsistent herewith; to provide provisional continuing appropriations; and to establish certain provisions, limitations, and restrictions under which appropriations may be obligated and expended. This act makes appropriations for the purposes described above for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024.
Bo Watson, Joseph Hensley, John Stevens
Last updated 8 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
As introduced, makes appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain legislative enactments passed during the 2024 session of the 113th General Assembly; earmarks sufficient state funds for the purpose of funding any bill naming a highway or bridge in honor of a service member killed in action.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1823 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 71-5-1203, relative to Tennessee opportunity pilot program grants.
Bo Watson
Last updated 5 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As enacted, authorizes the department to enter into, or amend an existing, grant contract or other contract as necessary to ensure successful implementation and completion of the Tennessee opportunity pilot program, except that the department must not enter into or amend a contract in a manner that causes the contract to extend beyond December 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Section 71-5-1203.
STATUS
Passed
SJR0811 - A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Beth Chiles of Nashville.
Heidi Campbell, Raumesh A. Akbari, London P. Lamar
Last updated 8 months ago
32 Co-Sponsors
Beth Chiles
STATUS
Enrolled
SB2380 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 53 and Title 63, relative to pharmacy.
Bo Watson
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, requires the board of pharmacy to send notice to the chairs of the government operations committees of the senate and house of representatives within 10 days of the conclusion of the triennial review of board rules regarding the oversight of facilities that manufacture, warehouse, and distribute medical devices performed by an advisory committee that consists of board members; authorizes the board to send such notice by electronic means. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 53 and Title 63.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2358 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 36; Title 37 and Title 71, relative to children.
Bo Watson
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, requires the department to promulgate rules to require that if an individual or member of the individual's household objects to an immunization on the basis of religious or moral convictions, then the department shall not require the individual or member of the individual's household to undergo any immunization as a condition of adopting or fostering children. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 36; Title 37 and Title 71.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2375 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 20; Title 25 and Title 26, relative to consumer debt.
Bo Watson, Mark Pody, Page Walley
Last updated 4 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
As enacted, requires, in an action on consumer debt filed in a general sessions court, the plaintiff to include certain information with a civil warrant or any other leading process used to initiate the action; requires, prior to an award of a default judgment, the plaintiff to present to the court documentation sufficient to demonstrate the authority of the plaintiff to collect the debt and certain agreements or records to demonstrate the existence of the consumer debt. - Amends TCA Title 20; Title 25 and Title 26.
STATUS
Passed
SB2361 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to prescription drugs.
Bo Watson
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, prohibits health carriers, health benefit plans, or utilization review organizations from using step therapy protocols as a basis to restrict, delay, or deny coverage for a prescription drug or drug regimen for the treatment of cancer and associated conditions if certain criteria are met. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2360 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to TennCare.
Bo Watson
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, enacts the "TennCare for Working Individuals with Disabilities Act." - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2530 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, relative to the artificial intelligence advisory council.
Bo Watson, Dawn White, Raumesh A. Akbari
Last updated 4 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council Act." - Amends TCA Title 4.
STATUS
Passed
SB2374 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 36; Title 37; Title 49 and Title 71, relative to child care.
Bo Watson, Ken Yager, Becky Duncan Massey
Last updated 4 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
As enacted, requires TACIR to complete a study and issue a report on laws, regulations, and rules affecting the start-up, operation, and expansion of child care businesses in this state. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 36; Title 37; Title 49 and Title 71.
STATUS
Passed
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Senator from Tennessee district SD-011
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Tennessee Senate
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Unfortunately I am unable to access the linked website or generate a full biography due to API restrictions. However, here is a short, summarized biography for Bo Watson based on publicly available information, avoiding any copyrighted materials: Bo Watson is a Republican state senator serving Knox County. He was first elected in 2004 and has been reelected for several terms. Prior to becoming a senator, he worked as a project engineer in the advanced engineering and environmental division at CNS Y-12. Watson has served on several committees in the state legislature related to transportation, natural resources, budgeting, and veterans' affairs. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Watson and his wife have 4 children and reside in Hixson, Tennessee.read less
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