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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 11 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
SB1865 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 8 and Title 33, relative to release from certain facilities.
Joseph Hensley
Last updated 11 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, requires the court or chief officer of a mental health facility that orders the release of a person from a mental health facility to notify the law enforcement agency that transported the person to the mental health facility of the person's release. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 8 and Title 33.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2266 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 29, relative to the County Powers Relief Act.
Joseph Hensley
Last updated 11 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, clarifies that the preemption on local governments enacting new or additional development taxes after June 20, 2006, under the County Powers Relief Act applies only to residential development. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 29.
STATUS
Introduced
SJR0811 - A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Beth Chiles of Nashville.
Heidi Campbell, Raumesh A. Akbari, London P. Lamar
Last updated 11 months ago
32 Co-Sponsors
Beth Chiles
STATUS
Enrolled
SB2032 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to physical education.
Joseph Hensley
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As enacted, authorizes the issuance of temporary teaching permits to teach physical education classes in elementary schools. - Amends TCA Title 49.
STATUS
Passed
SB2382 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 3; Title 62, Chapter 18; Title 62, Chapter 6; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to sewage disposal systems.
Joseph Hensley
Last updated 11 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, reduces from 90 to 75 the number of days within which the commissioner of environment and conservation must issue a decision on a request for a variance from rules for a subsurface sewage disposal system permit. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 3; Title 62, Chapter 18; Title 62, Chapter 6; Title 68 and Title 69.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2390 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-302, relative to state songs.
Joseph Hensley
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As enacted, designates "Tennessee, In My Dreams" by Makky Kaylor as an official state song. - Amends TCA Section 4-1-302.
STATUS
Passed
SB1716 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, relative to waterfowl hunting by military service members.
Joseph Hensley, Janince Bowling, Rusty Crowe
Last updated 10 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
As introduced, requires that veterans and active military personnel be issued no-cost hunting permits and licenses that are required to participate in the waterfowl seasons during which only veterans and active military personnel may hunt. - Amends TCA Title 70.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1720 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to healthcare practice.
Joseph Hensley, Janince Bowling
Last updated 8 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
As enacted, enacts the "Healthcare Provider Advertising Law." - Amends TCA Title 47; Title 63 and Title 68.
STATUS
Passed
SB2381 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4 and Title 8, relative to conduct in government workplaces.
Joseph Hensley, Heidi Campbell
Last updated 11 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
As introduced, requires each entity that maintains an official website to publish the policy for the prevention of sexual harassment established pursuant to chapter 307 of the Public Acts of 1993 on its website. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4 and Title 8.
STATUS
Introduced
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