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SB2736 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to use of force.
Frank S. Niceley, Mark Pody
Last updated 8 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
As introduced, grants a defendant who has been charged with a criminal offense based on the use of force or threatened use of force and who asserts that the force was justified by law the right to a justifiable use of force hearing prior to trial, at which the prosecution has the burden to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the use of force was unlawful; requires the court to dismiss the criminal charges and find the defendant immune from criminal prosecution if the prosecution fails to meet that burden. - Amends TCA Title 39.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2639 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 43; Title 44; Title 47; Title 48 and Title 66, relative to property.
Frank S. Niceley, John Stevens, Ken Yager
Last updated 4 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
As enacted, makes changes to law regarding restrictions on land purchases by sanctioned aliens or foreign entities. - Amends TCA Title 43; Title 44; Title 47; Title 48 and Title 66.
STATUS
Passed
SB2638 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47; Title 53 and Title 68, relative to pharmaceutical advertisements.
Frank S. Niceley
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, bans pharmaceutical advertisements in newspapers, online, and on television in this state. - Amends TCA Title 47; Title 53 and Title 68.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2640 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, relative to the uniform commercial code.
Jon C. Lundberg, Frank S. Niceley
Last updated 8 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
As introduced, increases, from 10 to 11 days, the time a merchant has to provide a written notice of objection to a writing or record that confirms a contract between the recipient and another merchant before the writing or record is considered sufficient to satisfy the statute of frauds under the Uniform Commercial Code. - Amends TCA Title 47.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2737 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, relative to precious metals.
Frank S. Niceley, Randy McNally
Last updated 8 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
As introduced, authorizes the treasurer to, subject to appropriations, use funds from the reserve for revenue fluctuation account to purchase precious metals bullion and specie and place the bullion and specie in a restricted account; authorizes the treasurer to store the physical bullion or specie with an entity designated by the treasurer, with the approval of the comptroller of the treasury; declares that specie may be used as legal tender in this state; requires governmental entities to accept specie as payment for any debt, tax, fee, or obligation owed. - Amends TCA Title 9.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2742 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8 and Title 49, relative to tuition discounts.
Frank S. Niceley
Last updated 6 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, extends the 25 percent tuition discount at state institutions of higher education for children of public school teachers to children of full-time law enforcement officers employed by a county or municipality in this state. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 49.
STATUS
Failed
SB2650 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 43, relative to animals.
Frank S. Niceley
Last updated 5 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As enacted, creates the Class C felony offense of acquiring or otherwise exercising control over bees or a structure or equipment used to keep, handle, house, exhibit, breed, or offer for sale bees, without the consent of the owner and with the intent to deprive the owner of the bees, structure, or equipment. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 43.
STATUS
Passed
SB2637 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 13; Title 20; Title 21; Title 26; Title 29; Title 35; Title 43; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 56; Title 66; Title 67 and Title 71, relative to foreclosure of mortgages.
Frank S. Niceley
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, increases time for a lienor to commence a proceeding or file the lienor's claim in a creditors' or foreclosure proceeding after service of a written demand by the owner, the owner's agent, or a prime contractor of the real property to which the lien is attached to from within 60 days to within 75 days after service. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 13; Title 20; Title 21; Title 26; Title 29; Title 35; Title 43; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 56; Title 66; Title 67 and Title 71.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2735 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 4, relative to a facility to produce a wide range of precious metal products.
Frank S. Niceley, Randy McNally
Last updated 8 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
As introduced, allows the state treasurer to enter into an agreement with an entity to carry out certain activities in order to serve as a facility to securely produce, store, process, and ship bullion products for the state's depository. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2651 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 11; Title 12; Title 21; Title 28; Title 29; Title 35; Title 43; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 59; Title 60; Title 61; Title 62; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 70, relative to natural resources.
Frank S. Niceley
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, increases the time, from 30 to 35 days, that a person has to request a hearing on an order from the commissioner of environment and conservation alleging a violation related to withdrawing water without a valid registration before the commissioner's order becomes final. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 11; Title 12; Title 21; Title 28; Title 29; Title 35; Title 43; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 59; Title 60; Title 61; Title 62; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 70.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
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Representative from Tennessee district SD-008
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Tennessee House
BIRTH
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Frank S. Niceley is a Republican member of the Tennessee State Senate, representing District 8. Niceley earned his BBA from Memphis State University in 1975. He went on to receive his JD from Memphis State University Law School in 1980. Prior to his election to the Tennessee State Senate, Niceley served as a county commissioner for Jefferson County. His professional experience also includes working as an attorney.read less
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