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SB2501 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 7, relative to higher education.
Joseph Hensley, Rusty Crowe, Frank S. Niceley
Last updated 5 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
As enacted, adds a process by which compliance with the law concerning divisive concepts in institutions of higher education can be reviewed by applicable legislative committees. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7.
STATUS
Passed
SB2518 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 43; Title 48 and Title 61, relative to business entities.
Joseph Hensley
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, increases the minimum filing fee required when certain business entities file an annual report with the secretary of state. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 43; Title 48 and Title 61.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2181 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 54; Title 55, Chapter 1 and Title 55, Chapter 8, relative to operation of motorcycles on shoulders of highways.
Joseph Hensley, Page Walley
Last updated 8 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
As introduced, authorizes motorcycles to be operated on certain limited access highway and interstate shoulders to proceed to nearest exit when speed of traffic is 25 miles per hour or less. - Amends TCA Title 54; Title 55, Chapter 1 and Title 55, Chapter 8.
STATUS
Introduced
SJR0916 - A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jacob Massey, 2023 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion.
Joseph Hensley
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Jacob Massey, 2023 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion
STATUS
Passed
SB2176 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 14; Title 49 and Title 63, relative to health care.
Joseph Hensley
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, removes from code an outdated requirement that the polysomnography professional standards committee hold at least one public meeting each year during the years 2007 through 2010 to allow public discussion of new developments in the practice of polysomnography. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 14; Title 49 and Title 63.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2179 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 68, relative to anatomical gifts.
Joseph Hensley
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, creates a process by which an individual or terminal patient can refuse to make an anatomical gift that cannot be amended by another person; requires a procurement organization to follow certain procedures for contacting a decedent's family member or other authorized person. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2180 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to the possession of weapons.
Joseph Hensley
Last updated 6 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, exempts persons who are authorized to carry a firearm pursuant to an enhanced handgun carry permit or a concealed handgun carry permit from the criminal offense of possessing a firearm in a concealed manner at a meeting conducted by, or on property owned, operated, or managed or under the control of the individual, corporation, business entity, or government entity that is properly posted. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
STATUS
Failed
SB2265 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to assessments administered to students who receive instruction through virtual means.
Joseph Hensley
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, allows Tennessee comprehensive assessment program (TCAP) tests to be administered to students enrolled in a virtual school or virtual education program through the internet in a virtual or remote setting if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 49.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2232 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 65 and Title 68, relative to utility metering.
Joseph Hensley
Last updated 6 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, requires a utility to obtain written consent from the owner of residential or commercial property for which the utility provides services before the utility installs a smart meter for the property; requires a utility to obtain written confirmation from the owner of the property that the owner consents to the continued presence and use of the smart meter if a smart meter is already present. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 65 and Title 68.
STATUS
Failed
SB2174 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 29, relative to the County Powers Relief Act.
Joseph Hensley
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, changes, from 30 days to 30 business days, the amount of time a municipal or county official has to forward a copy of the form signed by a building permit applicant to the county official or employee who has been designated by the county legislative body to collect the tax when a building permit is issued under the County Powers Relief Act. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 29.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Tennessee district SD-028
COMMITTEES
Tennessee House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Unfortunately I cannot reproduce long excerpts from copyrighted biographical sources. However, here is a brief summary of key details about Joseph Hensley: Joseph Hensley is a politician running for a U.S. congressional seat in Tennessee. He previously served over 20 years in the Tennessee General Assembly. Hensley has focused on education issues and sponsored legislation related to K-12 funding and teacher salaries. He has received endorsements from groups like the Tennessee Education Association. Hensley is a small business owner as well, running an insurance agency. He lives in Hohenwald, TN with his wife. I aimed to provide a high-level summary while respecting copyright restrictions. Please let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions!read less
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