Bill Number: HB 1/SB 1236
Sponsor(s): Rep. Hardaway and Sen. Gilmore
Caption: Capital Punishment – As introduced, allows a defendant who has been sentenced to the death penalty and whose conviction is final to petition the trial court for a determination of whether the defendant is ineligible for the death penalty due to intellectual disability. – Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
House Action: Placed on calendar Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 3/SB 228
Sponsor(s): Rep. Cepicky and Sen. Hensley
Caption: Local Education Agencies – As introduced, requires that a student’s gender for purposes of participation in a public middle school or high school interscholastic athletic activity or event be determined by the student’s sex at the time of the student’s birth, as indicated on the student’s original birth certificate. – Amends TCA Title 49. House Action: Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/18/2021
Senate Action: Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 6
Bill Number: HB 7/SB 15
Sponsor(s): Rep. Zachary and Sen. Bell
Caption: Public Health – As introduced, specifies that the county mayor has the authority to establish and implement health policies that affect the entire county during a county-wide health emergency; directs the county health director, health officer, and board of health to provide advice to the mayor to develop the policies; applies only in Shelby, Davidson, Knox, Hamilton, Sullivan, and Madison counties. – Amends TCA Title 5 and Title 68, Chapter 2, Part 6.
House Action: Passed House, as amended, Ayes 67, Nays 26, PNV 1
Senate Action: Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2021
Bill Number: HB 18/SB 318
Sponsor(s): Rep. Griffey and Sen. Hensley
Caption: Firearms and Ammunition – As introduced, creates exceptions to the offense of open or concealed carrying of a firearm with the intent to go armed for any person legally in possession and not prohibited from possessing a firearm; converts existing defenses to be exceptions. – Amends TCA Title 10; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 50 and Title 70.
House Action: Recommended for passage, referred to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 26/SB 1003
Sponsor(s): Rep. Todd and Sen. Jackson
Caption: Criminal Offenses – As introduced, provides that a person’s use of force in self-defense is not justified if the person was engaged in conduct that would constitute a felony or Class A misdemeanor, rather than unlawful activity, at the time of the use of force. – Amends TCA Section 39-11-611.
House Action: Placed on calendar Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Bill Number: HB 28
Sponsor(s): Rep. Cooper
Caption: Telecommunications – As introduced, authorizes municipal electric plants, electric cooperatives, and telephone cooperatives to provide broadband internet service on their own or by joint venture in geographical areas outside their service areas if the areas are located in a distressed county; requires broadband internet service be provided in state parks located in distressed counties. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 11; Title 65; Title 67 and Title 68.
House Action: Placed on calendar Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: No Senate Sponsor
Bill Number: HB 34/SB 549
Sponsor(s): Rep. Cooper and Sen. Kyle
Caption: Tennessee Housing Development Agency – As introduced, authorizes the THDA to provide eligible displaced tenants who have been denied requests for housing or housing repairs by local governmental entities with affordable housing and services. – Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 21; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13, Chapter 23 and Title 66, Chapter 7.
House Action: Placed on calendar Property & Planning Subcommittee for 3/16/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 35/SB 467
Sponsor(s): Rep. Ogles and Sen. Rose
Caption: Local Government, General – As introduced, prohibits governmental entities and officials from mandating or limiting the number of persons who may congregate in a residence, or in a church if the number of congregants complies with occupancy limits applicable to the church. – Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 49; Title 58 and Title 68.
House Action: Placed on calendar Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/16/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 37/SB 1573
Sponsor(s): Rep. Ogles and Sen. Bailey
Caption: Employees, Employers – As introduced, prohibits a state or local governmental entity, the governor, or the executive head of a local government from classifying a category of workers as essential or nonessential. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 50, Chapter 1, Part 2; Title 58 and Title 68.
House Action: Placed on calendar Public Service Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Bill Number: HB 61/SB 718
Sponsor(s): Rep. Lamberth and Sen. Johnson
Caption: Agriculture, Dept. of – As introduced, revises certain enforcement provisions of the Tennessee Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. – Amends TCA Title 53, Chapter 1; Section 53-7-202 and Section 53-7-220.
House Action: Placed on calendar Government Operations Committee for 3/15/2021
Senate Action: Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/15/2021
Bill Number: HB 95/SB 218
Sponsor(s): Rep. Reedy and Sen. Powers
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, requires each county to use precinct-based optical scanners for elections beginning no later than January 1, 2022. – Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 20, Part 1.
House Action: Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Number: HB 103/SB 227
Sponsor(s): Rep. Ogles and Sen. Hensley
Caption: Education, Curriculum – As introduced, requires, beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, each local education agency and public charter school to provide students with age-appropriate and grade-appropriate instruction on firearm safety. – Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.
House Action: Taken off notice for calendar in Education Instruction Subcommittee of Education Instruction Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
Bill Number: HB 137/SB 144
Sponsor(s): Rep. Hawk and Sen. Watson
Caption: Welfare – As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Opportunity Act.” – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 68 and Title 71.
House Action: Taken off notice for calendar in Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Government Operations Committee
Bill Number: HB 174/SB 152
Sponsor(s): Rep. Faison and Sen. Briggs
Caption: Environmental Preservation – As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Cleaner Landscapes for the Economy, Agriculture, and Nature (CLEAN) Act.” – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 39; Title 57; Title 62; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 70.
House Action: Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
Senate Action: Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 3/17/2021
Bill Number: HB 181/SB 123
Sponsor(s): Rep. Hazelwood and Sen. Haile
Caption: TennCare – As introduced, enacts the “Annual Coverage Assessment Act of 2021.” – Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
House Action: Assigned to Insurance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Bill Number: HB 192/SB 160
Sponsor(s): Rep. Wright and Sen. Briggs
Caption: Taxes, Sales – As introduced, reduces from 1.125 percent to 0.5 percent the percentage the department of revenue keeps from the proceeds from the local option sales tax to defray the state’s expenses in administering, collecting, and remitting local sales taxes. – Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
House Action: Placed behind the budget
Senate Action: Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/16/2021
Bill Number: HJR 8
Sponsor(s): Rep. Todd
Caption: Constitutional Conventions – Makes application to Congress for the purpose of calling an Article V convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to set a limit on the number of terms to which a person may be elected as a member of the Congress of the United States. –
House Action: Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/15/2021
Senate Action: No Senate Sponsor due to being an HJR
Bill Number: HJR 10
Sponsor(s): Rep. Parkinson
Caption: General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position – Recognizes racism as a public health threat. – House Action: Recommended for passage, referred to Calendar & Rules Committee
Senate Action: No Senate Sponsor due to being an HJR
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Bill Number: HJR 41
Sponsor(s): Rep. Clemmons
Caption: Constitutional Amendments – Proposes statewide popular election of the Secretary of State rather than appointment by joint vote of the General Assembly. –
House Action: Assigned to Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
Senate Action: No Senate Sponsor due to being an HJR
Bill Number: HJR 65
Sponsor(s): Rep. Lamberth
Caption: Memorials, Recognition – Keep Nine Amendment to the U.S. Constitution –
House Action: Adopted, Ayes 65, Nays 15, PNV 4 Engrossed; ready for transmission to Senate Senate Action: Received from House, referred to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Bill Number: HJR 72
Sponsor(s): Rep. Todd
Caption: Constitutional Amendments – Proposes adding a provision establishing the right to work regardless of status of affiliation with any labor union or employee organization. –
House Action: Placed on calendar Commerce Committee for 3/16/2021
Senate Action:
Bill Number: HJR 97
Sponsor(s): Rep. Sparks
Caption: General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position – Recognizes the importance of freedom of speech in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. –
House Action: Assigned to Civil Justice Subcommittee
Senate Action:
Bill Number: HJR 98
Sponsor(s): Rep. Towns
Caption: Constitutional Amendments – Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 33 of the Constitution of Tennessee removing the criminal punishment exception from slavery and involuntary servitude prohibition. – House Action: Placed on calendar State Government Committee for 3/16/2021
Senate Action:
Bill Number: HB 223/SB 1418
Sponsor(s): Rep. Chism and Sen. Akbari
Caption: Juvenile Offenders – As introduced, enacts the “Juvenile Justice Stop Solitary Confinement Act.” – Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 41, Chapter 4.
House Action: Assigned to Corrections Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 233/SB 562
Sponsor(s): Rep. Leatherwood and Sen. Bowling
Caption: Marriage – As introduced, deletes statutes on marriage licensing and ceremonies; limits the jurisdiction of circuit courts and chancery courts in cases involving the definition of common law marriage to the principles of common law marriage. – Amends TCA Title 8; Title 10; Title 16; Title 36; Title 39; Title 67 and Title 68.
House Action: Assigned to Children & Family Affairs Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Bill Number: HB 370/SB 221
Sponsor(s): Rep. Casada and Sen. Hensley
Caption: Public Health – As introduced, creates a committee to determine when and how quarantine and disease communication tracking procedures should be implemented; removes quarantine authority from health commissioner and county health officer; requires county health departments to publish data regarding epidemic testing. – Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 68.
House Action: Placed on calendar Health Subcommittee for 3/16/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Government Operations Committee
Bill Number: HB 372/SB 193
Sponsor(s): Rep. Casada and Sen. Bowling
Caption: Public Employees – As introduced, prohibits a government entity from requiring an employee of the entity to attend or participate in a training, seminar, or continuing education which the employee objects to on the basis of the person’s morals, ethics, values, or religious beliefs. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8. House Action: Action Deferred in Public Service Subcommittee to 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 413/SB 1439
Sponsor(s): Rep. Lamar and Sen. Akbari
Caption: Criminal Offenses – As introduced, decriminalizes the possession and casual exchange of less than one ounce of marijuana; defines casual exchange and marijuana for purposes of decriminalization. – Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40.
House Action: Assigned to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: SJR 1
Sponsor(s): Sen. Yager
Caption: Constitutional Amendments – Proposes amendment to Article VI, Section 5 to provide for the selection of the attorney general and reporter for the state with nomination by the supreme court and confirmation by the general assembly. –
House Action:
Senate Action: Adopted, Ayes 25, Nays 7 Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Bill Number: SJR 2
Sponsor(s): Sen. Kelsey
Caption: Constitutional Amendments – Proposes adding a provision establishing the right to work regardless of status of affiliation with any labor union or employee organization. –
House Action:
Senate Action: Adopted, Ayes 23, Nays 7 Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Bill Number: SJR 49
Sponsor(s): Sen. Bell
Caption: General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position – Urges Congress to propose to the states for ratification an amendment stating that the United States Supreme Court shall be composed of nine justices. – House Action: Assigned to Civil Justice Subcommittee
Senate Action: Adopted, Ayes 27, Nays 6
Bill Number: SJR 80
Sponsor(s): Sen. Akbari
Caption: Constitutional Amendments – Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 33 of the Constitution of Tennessee removing the criminal punishment exception from slavery and involuntary servitude prohibition. – House Action:
Senate Action: Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/15/2021
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Bill Number: SJR 119
Sponsor(s): Sen. Yarbro
Caption: Constitutional Amendments – Proposes amendment to allow people to propose laws by initiative. – House Action:
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: SJR 144
Sponsor(s): Sen. Pody
Caption: Constitutional Amendments – Proposes adding a provision protecting individual liberties during a declaration of emergency and prohibiting departments from exceeding or delegating their duties and powers. – House Action:
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 415/SB 314
Sponsor(s): Rep. Camper and Sen. Gilmore
Caption: Public Contracts – As introduced, creates the Tennessee small business reserve pilot program, which provides opportunities for certain small businesses to be awarded state contracts. – Amends TCA Title 12, Chapter 3, Part 11.
House Action: Assigned to Public Service Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 433/SB 306
Sponsor(s): Rep. Lynn and Sen. Pody
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, allows all counties to establish convenient voting centers for use on election day upon super majority vote of the county election commission. – Amends TCA Title 2.
House Action: Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 438/SB 1059
Sponsor(s): Rep. Harris and Sen. Campbell
Caption: Education, Dept. of – As introduced, directs the department to develop and administer a system of grants to LEAs to supplement funding LEAs receive through the BEP for special education. – Amends TCA Title 49. House Action: Assigned to K-12 Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
Bill Number: HB 440/SB 356
Sponsor(s): Rep. Giffey and Sen. Hensley
Caption: Banks and Financial Institutions – As introduced, imposes a $5.00 fee on certain money transmitter transactions that transmit money from a location originating in this state to a location outside of the United States or its territories. – Amends TCA Title 38; Title 45, Chapter 7 and Title 67, Chapter 6.
House Action: Placed on calendar Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Bill Number: HB 446/SB 557
Sponsor(s): Rep. Warner and Sen. Bell
Caption: Firearms and Ammunition – As introduced, adds a prohibition of the expenditure of state or local funds or employees to implement, regulate, or enforce any federal law or executive order regulating the sale of firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories if the expenditure of funds or use of employees would violate a state law or the state constitution. – Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39.
House Action: Assigned to Civil Justice Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Bill Number: HB 451/SB 522
Sponsor(s): Rep. Hodges and Sen. Briggs
Caption: Drugs, Prescription – As introduced, caps the total amount that a health insurance carrier can require a covered patient with diabetes to pay for a 30-day supply of insulin at no more than $100; caps the total price that a person who supplies prescription insulin drugs into or within this state for use by a patient with diabetes can charge for a 30-day supply of insulin at no more than $100. – Amends TCA Title 8; Title 53; Title 56, Chapter 7; Title 63 and Title 71, Chapter 5.
House Action: Assigned to Insurance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Bill Number: HB 457/SB 1472
Sponsor(s): Rep. Thompson and Sen. Akbari
Caption: Bail, Bail Bonds – As introduced, authorizes a defendant for whom bail has been set to pay the bail bond with a credit card, debit card, or internet or mobile cash application, in addition to with cash. – Amends TCA Section 40-11-118.
House Action: Assigned to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 458/SB 1348
Sponsor(s): Rep. Thompson and Sen. Gardenhire
Caption: Employees, Employers – As introduced, requires certain employers to adopt and implement an essential workers’ bill of rights during a state of emergency or disaster, declared by the governor. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 49; Title 50; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68.
House Action: Assigned to Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Bill Number: HB 477/SB 434
Sponsor(s): Rep. White and Sen. Rose
Caption: Firearms and Ammunition – As introduced, clarifies that a law enforcement officer is not prohibited from carrying a firearm into certain locations regardless of whether the officer is on or off duty; clarifies that the exemption to the ban on weapons in parks and other similar places for a law enforcement officer applies regardless of whether the officer is on duty. – Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
House Action: Taken off notice for calendar in Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 480/SB 396
Sponsor(s): Rep. Lamberth and Sen. Johnson
Caption: Education, State Board of – As introduced, requires the BEP review committee to analyze how education funding for the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 school years may be affected by changes to an LEA’s enrollment in the 2020-2021 school year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and recommend any necessary revisions, additions, or deletions to the formula in its annual report. – Amends TCA Title 49.
House Action: Passed Second Consideration, caption bill, held on desk – pending amendment.
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
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Bill Number: HB 487/SB 1360
Sponsor(s): Rep. Smith and Sen. Bell
Caption: Education – As introduced, extends, beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, the counties within which each LEA must implement a program of family life education from counties with a pregnancy rate of 19.5 pregnancies for every 1,000 females ages 15 to 17 to all counties; requires a curriculum on sex education or human sexuality that is implemented by an LEA as a part of a human growth and development program be in conformance with the curriculum guidelines established for family life programs. – Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 13.
House Action: Placed on calendar Education Instruction Committee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
Bill Number: HB 490/SB 118
Sponsor(s): Rep. Terry and Sen. Haile
Caption: Health Care – As introduced, establishes the medical cannabis commission; requires the commission to study laws and legislation regarding the medical use of cannabis; requires the commission to report findings and recommendations, including proposed legislation on how to best establish an effective, patient-focused medical cannabis program in this state. – Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 38, Chapter 3; Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43; Title 50; Title 53; Title 63; Title 67 and Title 68.
House Action: Assigned to Health Subcommittee
Senate Action: Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee, as amended, with negative recommendation
Bill Number: HB 513/SB 843
Sponsor(s): Rep. Gant and Sen. Johnson
Caption: Criminal Offenses – As introduced, increases the penalty for obstructing a highway from a Class B or C misdemeanor to a Class E felony and makes other related changes; creates the offense of throwing an object at another while participating in a riot; creates the offense of intimidating or harassing another while participating in a riot. – Amends TCA Title 8; Title 39; Title 40; Title 54 and Title 55.
House Action: Recommended for passage; referred to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 528/SB 1133
Sponsor(s): Rep. Moody and Sen. White
Caption: Teachers, Principals and School Personnel – As introduced, clarifies that a public charter school may request that the commissioner of education issue a temporary teaching permit to a person when the charter school is unable to secure a qualified teacher; requires a director of schools or director of a public charter school to report to the state board the conviction, suspension, dismissal, or resignation following allegations of misconduct, of a person holding a temporary teaching permit who is employed by the LEA or charter school. – Amends TCA Section 49-5-106.
House Action: Placed on calendar Education Administration for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/17/2021
Bill Number: HB 551/SB 420
Sponsor(s): Rep. G. Johnson and Sen. Yarbro
Caption: Employees, Employers – As introduced, establishes a tiered essential wage for workers deemed essential starting at $15 per hour and increasing to $20 per hour by July 1, 2022. – Amends TCA Title 50 and Title 58.
House Action: Assigned to Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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Bill Number: HB 553/SB 995
Sponsor(s): Rep. Whitson and Sen. Gardenhire
Caption: Workers Compensation – As introduced, adds to those acquired infectious diseases for which an emergency rescue worker is given a presumption to have a disability suffered in the line of duty a virus or other communicable disease for which a pandemic has been declared by the World Health Organization or the federal centers for disease control and prevention, and for which the governor has declared a state of emergency. – Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51.
House Action: Placed on calendar Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/16/2021
Senate Action: Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/15/2021
Bill Number: HB 561/SB 18
Sponsor(s): Rep. Dixie and Sen. Gilmore
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, changes the revocation of a person’s voting rights pursuant to a conviction for certain infamous crimes to a temporary suspension of voting rights for the period of confinement, probation, or parole; automatically restores a person’s voting rights upon release from confinement, probation, or parole. – Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40.
House Action: Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 564/SB 416
Sponsor(s): Rep. Dixie and Sen. Yarbro
Caption: Unemployment Compensation – As introduced, removes the requirement that a claimant for unemployment benefits be determined and certified as eligible for the three consecutive weeks following the initial waiting period. – Amends TCA Title 50, Chapter 7.
House Action: Assigned to Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
Senate Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce & Labor Committee
Bill Number: HB 576/SB 856
Sponsor(s): Rep. Ragan and Sen. Bowling
Caption: Education – As introduced, requires the department and the governing board of each public institution of higher education to promulgate rules to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; allows the comptroller to conduct a thorough review of the department’s office for civil rights and the governing board of each public institution of higher education. – Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 7.
House Action: Failed in Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Administration
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
Bill Number: HB 577/SB 1392
Sponsor(s): Rep. Ragan and Sen. Bowling
Caption: Birth Control – As introduced, limits certain children’s access to contraceptives; requires the textbook and instructional materials quality commission approve contraceptive information available in schools; requires parental consent for a child referred to a physician by a school to receive contraceptives. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 37; Title 49; Title 63; Title 68 and Section 71-5-133.
House Action: Assigned to Health Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
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Bill Number: HB 578/SB 657
Sponsor(s): Rep. Ragan and Sen. Bowling
Caption: Children – As introduced, prohibits the provision of sexual identity change therapy to prepubescent minors; prohibits the provision of sexual identity change therapy to minors who have entered puberty unless a parent or guardian has written recommendations for the therapy from at least three physicians; punishes violations as child abuse; designates violations by healthcare professionals as professional misconduct. – Amends TCA Title 8; Title 36; Title 37; Title 39; Title 49; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
House Action: Placed on calendar Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 583/SB 483
Sponsor(s): Rep. Terry and Sen. Haile
Caption: Human Services, Dept. of – As introduced, enacts the “Pathways to Prosperity Act.” – Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 13; Title 33; Title 49; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
House Action: Assigned to Health Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Bill Number: HB 592/SB 813
Sponsor(s): Rep. Clemmons and Sen. Yarbro
Caption: Bail, Bail Bonds – As introduced, requires that a defendant receive a bail hearing within 48 hours of arrest; requires that a magistrate release a defendant on personal recognizance unless there is clear and convincing evidence of certain conditions; specifies that a magistrate must set bail at the lowest amount necessary to reasonably assure the defendant’s appearance; prohibits a magistrate from setting bail at an amount the otherwise-eligible defendant cannot afford solely to detain the defendant. – Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 11. House Action: Placed on calendar Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 593/SB 814
Sponsor(s): Rep. Clemmons and Sen. Yarbro
Caption: Real Property – As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Source of Income Protection and Fair Access to Housing Act.” – Amends TCA Title 66, Chapter 28.
House Action: Assigned to Business & Utilities Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Bill Number: HB 594/SB 465
Sponsor(s): Rep. Clemmons and Sen. Campbell
Caption: Taxes, Sales – As introduced, enacts the “Fair Distribution of State Sales Tax Act.” – Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
House Action: Placed on calendar Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Referred to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Revenue Subcommittee
Bill Number: HB 597/SB 466
Sponsor(s): Rep. Clemmons and Sen. Campbell
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, allows a voter to use a photo identification card issued by a public institution of higher education to verify the voter’s identity when voting; permits a voter to vote absentee for any reason after providing a certification as to the identity of the voter in the application for a ballot; requires an absentee ballot to be counted for the election in which the ballot is cast; deletes the requirement that a voter who registers by mail must vote the first time in-person. – Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 49.
House Action: Failed in Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of Local Government Committee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Number: HB 601/SB 25
Sponsor(s): Rep. Hodges and Sen. Kyle
Caption: Controlled Substances – As introduced, declares that a person who holds a valid medical marijuana patient identification card issued by another state does not commit an offense in this state if the person possesses marijuana not in excess of one-half ounce. – Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4.
House Action: Assigned to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 602/SB 418
Sponsor(s): Rep. Hodges and Sen. Yarbro
Caption: TennCare – As introduced, enacts the “Medicaid Buy-In Act.” – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 56 and Title 71. House Action: Assigned to Insurance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Bill Number: HB 603/SB 855
Sponsor(s): Rep. Calfee and Sen. Bowling
Caption: Firearms and Ammunition – As introduced, broadens the category of persons authorized to carry handguns within a public park to include handgun carry permit holders. – Amends TCA Section 10-7-504; Section 33-6-413; Section 38-8-116; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Section 58-1-112 and Title 70.
House Action: Assigned to Civil Justice Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 607/SB 1405
Sponsor(s): Rep. Moon and Sen. Swann
Caption: Sheriffs – As introduced, prohibits a county governing body from reducing funding for the operational expenses of the sheriff’s department. – Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 38.
House Action: Assigned to Cities & Counties Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 609/SB 651
Sponsor(s): Rep. Hulsey and Sen. Pody
Caption: Political Parties – As introduced, decreases the number of signatures required for a political party to become a recognized minor party; increases the number of votes a political party’s candidate for a statewide office must receive during a gubernatorial election for the party to be a statewide political party; makes other related changes. – Amends TCA Title 2.
House Action: Failed in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of Local Government Committee Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 614/SB 1442
Sponsor(s): Rep. Hakeem and Sen. Akbari
Caption: Law Enforcement – As introduced, requires law enforcement officers to satisfactorily complete a diversity training program created by the peace officer standards and training commission by July 1, 2022, or within six months of the officer’s date of employment. – Amends TCA Section 38-8-107.
House Action: Placed on calendar Public Service Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 621/SB 854
Sponsor(s): Rep. Rudder and Sen. Bowling
Caption: Controlled Substances – As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Medical Cannabis Act.” – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 67 and Title 68.
House Action: Assigned to Health Subcommittee
Senate Action: Recommended for passage, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Bill Number: HB 646/SB 458
Sponsor(s): Rep. Faison and Sen. Bell
Caption: Scholarships and Financial Aid – As introduced, removes the requirement that a home school student must be enrolled as a home school student for a full year to be eligible for certain state lottery scholarships; adds those who complete six credit hours of dual enrollment courses to be eligible for the Tennessee HOPE scholarship. – Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4.
House Action: Action Deferred in Higher Education Subcommittee to Lottery Calendar
Senate Action: Recommended for passage, referred to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Bill Number: HB 666/SB 1493
Sponsor(s): Rep. Windle and Sen. Akbari
Caption: Health Care – As introduced, authorizes disabled veterans with quadriplegia to possess and use liquid extract cannabis if certain criteria met and documentation maintained. – Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 63 and Title 68.
House Action: Placed on calendar Health Subcommittee for 3/16/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 689/SB 687
Sponsor(s): Rep. Beck and Sen. Gilmore
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, requires a county purchasing direct recording electronic voting systems to ensure that the systems have the capability to create a voter-verifiable paper audit trail for each ballot cast. – Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 9.
House Action: Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 693/SB 1013
Sponsor(s): Rep. Doggett and Sen. Bowling
Caption: House General Assembly – As introduced, creates a committee to review federal actions affecting Tennessee and report to the general assembly on the committee’s findings. – Amends TCA Title 3 and Title 4. House Action: Assigned to Public Service Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 700/SB 850
Sponsor(s): Rep. Hulsey and Sen. Pody
Caption: State Government – As introduced, prohibits the governor or the chief executive officer of a local government from requiring a law enforcement agency or an officer thereof from enforcing executive orders that require private business entities to close, restrict the freedom to assemble peaceably, or restrict the freedom to travel. – Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 9.
House Action: Assigned to Public Service Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 718/SB 1228
Sponsor(s): Rep. Keisling and Sen. Rose
Caption: Elder Abuse – As introduced, enacts the “Safe Seniors Act of 2021”. – Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 71.
House Action: Placed on calendar Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Bill Number: HB 721/SB 308
Sponsor(s): Rep. Hakeem and Sen. Robinson
Caption: Health Care – As introduced, encourages department of human services to develop a partnership with minority and other community-based organizations to improve the health of racial and ethnic minorities and to extend public health legal services to minority and low-income individuals receiving social and medical services; requests department to utilize temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) funds to support such partnerships. – Amends TCA Title 8; Title 9; Title 16; Title 40; Title 68 and Title 71.
House Action: Assigned to Health Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Bill Number: HB 722/SB 419
Sponsor(s): Rep. Hakeem and Sen. Yarbro
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, prohibits a county election commissioner from voting on issues that directly affect the commissioner’s immediate family member who is a candidate for office; requires a county election commissioner to be recused of official duties 30 days prior to an election if an immediate family member of the commissioner is a candidate for office in that county. – Amends TCA Section 2-12-102.
House Action: Placed on calendar Local Government Committee for 3/16/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 724/SB 204
Sponsor(s): Rep. Howell and Sen. Pody
Caption: Abortion – As introduced, enacts the “Rule of Law Life Act”. – Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 2 and Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 2.
House Action: Assigned to Health Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 736/SB 417
Sponsor(s): Rep. Miller and Sen. Yarbro
Caption: TennCare – As introduced, removes the requirement that the governor receive authorization by the general assembly prior to making any decision or obligating the state with regard to the expansion of optional enrollment in the medical assistance program. – Amends TCA Title 71.
House Action: Assigned to Insurance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Bill Number: HB 761/SB 551
Sponsor(s): Rep. Sparks and Sen. Kyle
Caption: Taxes, Sales – As introduced, exempts from sales tax purchases of gun safes and gun safety devices. – Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
House Action: Assigned to Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Senate Action: Referred to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee w/ negative recommendation
Bill Number: HB 767/SB 726
Sponsor(s): Rep. Lamberth and Sen. Johnson
Caption: Insurance Companies, Agents, Brokers, Policies – As introduced, enacts the “Insurance Modernization Act.” – Amends TCA Section 55-18-105; Title 56 and Section 61-2-105.
House Action: Placed on calendar Insurance Committee for 3/16/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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Bill Number: HB 777/SB 774
Sponsor(s): Rep. Lamberth and Sen. Johnson
Caption: Basic Education Program (BEP) – As introduced, establishes that a local education agency’s BEP calculation for the 2021-2022 school year must not be less than the LEA’s BEP calculation for the 2020-2021 school year. – Amends TCA Title 49.
HouseAction:Assignedto K-12Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
Bill Number: HB 782/SB 769
Sponsor(s): Rep. Lamberth and Sen. Johnson
Caption: Textbooks – As introduced, prohibits the state textbook and instructional materials quality commission, state board of education, and public schools of this state from recommending, approving, or using textbooks and instructional materials and supplemental instructional materials created to align with the common core state standards. – Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 22.
House Action: Passed House as amended, Ayes 64, Nays 19, PNV 2
Senate Action: Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 3
Bill Number: HB 784/SB 767
Sponsor(s): Rep. Lamberth and Sen. Johnson
Caption: Correction, Dept. of – As introduced, allows the department to contract with entities and organizations, including local governments, to create or operate community-based alternatives to incarceration; rewrites various provisions regarding community corrections, probation, probation revocation, and release on bail. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 1; Section 16-3-810; Title 16, Chapter 22; Title 16, Chapter 3; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.
House Action: Placed on calendar Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 785/SB 768
Sponsor(s): Rep. Lamberth and Sen. Johnson
Caption: Sentencing – As introduced, enacts the “Reentry Success Act of 2021”; revises various provisions on parole, including creating a presumption that an eligible inmate must be released on parole upon reaching the inmate’s parole eligibility date. – Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 12; Title 40; Title 41, Chapter 4; Title 41, Chapter 8; Title 49, Chapter 11; Title 49, Chapter 8; Title 55, Chapter 50 and Section 62-76-104.
House Action: Placed on calendar Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 786/SB 765
Sponsor(s): Rep. Lamberth and Sen. Johnson
Caption: Firearms and Ammunition – As introduced, creates an exception to the offense of unlawful carrying of a firearm, if a person meets the qualifications for an enhanced handgun carry permit, lawfully possesses a handgun, and is in a place that the person has a right to be; revises other firearm statutes. – Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 40, Chapter 35.
House Action: Placed on calendar Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/16/2021
Bill Number: HB 790/SB 524
Sponsor(s): Rep. Leatherwood and Sen. Briggs
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, requires absentee ballot counting boards to release the results of early and absentee voting at the time the polls are statutorily required to close but prohibits such release until voters are no longer waiting in line to vote. – Amends TCA Title 2.
House Action: Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Number: HB 797/SB 550
Sponsor(s): Rep. Chism and Sen. Kyle
Caption: Salaries and Benefits – As introduced, increases, from $7.25 to $12, the minimum hourly wage for employees within the state. – Amends TCA Title 50, Chapter 2.
House Action: Assigned to Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Bill Number: HB 800/SB 1216
Sponsor(s): Rep. Griffey and Sen. Niceley
Caption: Textbooks – As introduced, prohibits the state textbook and instructional materials quality commission from recommending or listing, the state board of education from approving for local adoption or from granting a waiver for, and LEAs and public charter schools from adopting or using textbooks and instructional materials or supplemental instructional materials that promote, normalize, support, or address lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgender issues or lifestyles. – Amends TCA Title 49.
House Action: Assigned to Education Instruction Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
Bill Number: HB 805/SB 1413
Sponsor(s): Rep. Powell and Sen. Akbari
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, deletes a provision making it a Class A misdemeanor for a person who is not an employee of an election commission to give an unsolicited request for an application for an absentee ballot to any person; deletes a provision making it a Class E felony for a person who is not an employee of an election commission to give an application for an absentee ballot to any person. – Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 6.
House Action: Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 806/SB 1414
Sponsor(s): Rep. Powell and Sen. Akbari
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, requires an applicant for an absentee ballot to only include the last four digits of the applicant’s social security number on the application rather than the applicant’s full social security number. – Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 6, Part 2.
House Action: Failed in Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of Local Government Committee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 807/SB 715
Sponsor(s): Rep. Powell and Sen. Gilmore
Caption: Welfare – As introduced, requires the department of human services to promulgate rules to phase out SNAP and TANF asset limits over a four-year period. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 37; Title 47; Title 53 and Title 71.
House Action: Assigned to Health Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Bill Number: HB 815/SB 674
Sponsor(s): Rep. Clemmons and Sen. Kyle
Caption: Local Education Agencies – As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Anti-Lunch Shaming Act”; prohibits a school from taking certain actions against a student who cannot pay for a meal, or who has accumulated a meal debt; requires a school to provide a United States department of agriculture reimbursable meal to each student who requests one; requires a school to assist parents and guardians with obtaining free or reduced-price meals for the parent’s or guardian’s eligible student. – Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 71.
House Action: Assigned to K-12 Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
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Bill Number: HB 816/SB 635
Sponsor(s): Rep. Clemmons and Sen. Kyle
Caption: Sex Discrimination – As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Pay Equality Act” to revise present law concerning sex-based discrimination in compensation for employment. – Amends TCA Title 50.
House Action: Assigned to Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Bill Number: HB 817/SB 978
Sponsor(s): Rep. Clemmons and Sen. Campbell
Caption: Telecommunications – As introduced, authorizes a municipal electric plant to provide telephone, telegraph, telecommunications services, or other like systems, plants, or equipment within the corporate or county limits of another municipality without needing to obtain consent; increases the minimum download and upload speeds required for an entity to be awarded a broadband accessibility grant. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7 and Title 65.
House Action: Assigned to Business & Utilities Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Bill Number: HB 853/SB 786
Sponsor(s): Rep. Carr and Sen. Briggs
Caption: Redistricting, Legislative – As introduced, extends the time in which all county legislative bodies must change the boundaries of districts or redistrict the county entirely from at least once every 10 years to at least once every 11 years. – Amends TCA Section 3-1-102 and Section 5-1-111.
House Action: Placed on calendar Public Service Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2021
Bill Number: HB 855/SB 474
Sponsor(s): Rep. Powers and Sen. Powers
Caption: Business and Commerce – As introduced, enacts the “Business Fairness Act,” allowing businesses that comply with safety precautions and guidelines issued by the government or authorized agency during declared states of emergency to continue or resume business. – Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 2.
House Action: Placed on calendar Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/16/2021
Bill Number: HB 859/SB 695
Sponsor(s): Rep. Griffey and Sen. Niceley
Caption: Consumer Protection – As introduced, prohibits social media platforms from including in their contracts provisions that limit, authorize the limitation of, or censor political or religious speech. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 25; Title 29 and Title 47.
House Action: Assigned to Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Bill Number: HB 863/SB 1485
Sponsor(s): Rep. Chism and Sen. Akbari
Caption: Criminal Procedure – As introduced, prohibits a court from issuing or a law enforcement officer from serving a no knock search or arrest warrant; defines a no knock warrant as a warrant that specifically enables an officer to enter a structure without giving notice of the officer’s authority or the purpose of the officer’s presence. – Amends TCA Title 40.
House Action: Assigned to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Bill Number: HB 868/SB 816
Sponsor(s): Rep. Clemmons and Sen. Yarbro
Caption: Unemployment Compensation – As introduced, enacts the “Modernized and More Efficient Employment Security Act.” – Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 14; Title 50 and Title 67.
House Action: Assigned to Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Bill Number: HB 869/SB 859
Sponsor(s): Rep. Zachary and Sen. Haile
Caption: Public Health – As introduced, authorizes the general assembly to end a state of emergency that was declared because of a public health emergency by the passage of a joint resolution; requires the governor to provide certain information to the general assembly relative to a declared state of emergency based on a public health emergency. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 58, Chapter 2 and Title 68.
House Action: Assigned to Public Service Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 881/SB 451
Sponsor(s): Rep. Terry and Sen. Bell
Caption: Criminal Offenses – As introduced, expands the offense of aggravated rioting to include rioting by a person who travels from outside the state with intent to commit a criminal offense and participating in a riot in exchange for compensation; increases the mandatory minimum sentence for aggravated rioting to 60 days if the person commits more than one aggravating circumstance. – Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
House Action: Placed on calendar Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 5, PNV 1
Bill Number: HB 885/SB 377
Sponsor(s): Rep. Thompson and Sen. Campbell
Caption: Welfare – As introduced, provides a $400 supplement to families receiving temporary assistance for three months to offset expenses related to purchasing personal protective equipment, job loss, internet costs associated with virtual education and job searches, and other pandemic-related expenses. – Amends TCA Title 71.
House Action: Assigned to Health Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Bill Number: HB 886/SB 107
Sponsor(s): Rep. Thompson and Sen. Campbell
Caption: Welfare – As introduced, requires an annual cost of living increase for families first temporary assistance payments based on the consumer price index. – Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 71.
House Action: Assigned to Health Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Bill Number: HB 896/SB 684
Sponsor: Rep. McKenzie and Sen. Gilmore
Caption: Criminal Procedure – As introduced, allows certain persons deprived of the right of suffrage to apply for a voter registration card and have the right of suffrage provisionally restored if the person enters into a payment plan to become current on all child support obligations. – Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 29.
House Action: Placed on calendar Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Bill Number: HB 899/SB 1333
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett and Sen. Hensley
Caption: Remedies and Special Proceedings – As introduced, creates a civil action against any government entity, official, employee, or agent that violates a person’s right to bear arms under the Tennessee Constitution or United States Constitution; specifies such a violation may be prosecuted as official oppression; provides for injunctive relief; clarifies that the enforcement of any law is not considered a violation. – Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54 and Title 8, Chapter 47.
House Action: Placed on calendar Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/16/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HJR 150
Sponsor: Rep. J. Sexton
Caption: Naming and Designating – Designates the Bible as the official State Book. – House Action: Placed on calendar Naming & Designating for 3/16/2021
Senate Action:
Bill Number: HR 23
Sponsor: Rep. Rudd
Caption: General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position – Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to appoint a committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate to consider the removal of Ellen Hobbs Lyle from the office of Chancellor of the Twentieth Judicial District by the Tennessee General Assembly acting pursuant to Article VI, Section 6 of the Constitution of Tennessee. –
House Action: Failed in Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Senate Action:
Bill Number: HB 908/SB 1014
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett and Sen. Bowling
Caption: Child Abuse – As introduced, permits a person who has been accused of child abuse or neglect or child sexual abuse to petition the court with jurisdiction over the allegations to order the department of children’s services to identify the reporter for good cause shown; prohibits the department from accepting reports for which the reporter refuses to provide the reporter’s name and contact information. – Amends TCA Title 37.
House Action:Placed on calendarl Children & Family Affairs Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 909/SB 689
Sponsor: Rep. Casada and Sen. Niceley
Caption: Political Parties – As introduced, prohibits a political party from considering an incumbent legislator’s legislative voting history when determining whether a candidate is a bona fide member of that party for purposes of appearing on the ballot. – Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 13.
House Action: Taken off notice for calendar in Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of Local Government Committee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 911/SB 991
Sponsor: Rep. Casada and Sen. Gardenhire
Caption: Local Government, General – As introduced, requires any government entity responsible for issuing an emergency shutdown order requiring businesses to close or partially shutdown to reimburse the business; provides that businesses receive compensation for a shutdown based on their proceeds from the previous fiscal year. – Amends TCA Title 58.
House Action: Assigned to Public Service Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Number: HB 912/SB 1093
Sponsor: Rep. Casada and Sen. Souherland
Caption: General Assembly – As introduced, requires the governor to transmit copies of federal executive orders to the joint government operations committee for review and to recommend to the general assembly whether further action should be taken based on the recommendation. – Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 58.
House Action: Assigned to Public Service Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 916/SB 827
Sponsor: Rep. Chism and Sen. Yarbro
Caption: Prisons and Reformatory Institutions – As introduced, prohibits the use of solitary confinement for pregnant inmates and inmates who have given birth within the past eight weeks; prohibits transfer of a pregnant inmate from a jail to a state penitentiary or branch of a prison for safekeeping unless medically necessary. – Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.
House Action: Assigned to Corrections Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 919/SB 820
Sponsor: Rep. Parkinson and Sen. Yarbro
Caption: Landlord and Tenant – As introduced, prohibits a landlord from refusing to enter into a rental agreement with a prospective tenant solely based upon the tenant being previously evicted during a public health emergency related to COVID-19. – Amends TCA Title 66.
House Action: Assigned to Business & Utilities Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Bill Number: HB 928/SB 1335
Sponsor: Rep. Campbell and Sen. Hensley
Caption: State Government – As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Second Amendment Sanctuary Act,” which declares a treaty, executive order, rule, or regulation of the U.S. government that violates the federal second amendment as null, void, and unenforceable in this state and prohibits the state and political subdivisions from using public resources to enforce, administer, or cooperate with the enforcement or administration of any such treaty, executive order, rule, or regulation. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 38 and Title 39.
House Action: Placed on calendar Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/16/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 933/SB 1478
Sponsor: Rep. Lamar and Sen. Akbari
Caption: Holidays and Days of Special Observance – As introduced, removes Nathan Bedford Forrest Day as a day of special observance. – Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.
House Action: Passed Second Consideration, referred to Naming & Designating
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 935/SB 819
Sponsor: Rep. Freeman and Sen. Yarbro
Caption: Employees, Employers – As introduced, makes it a discriminatory practice for a person who is paying a non-employee for labor or services to engage in harassment of the non-employee because of the non-employee’s sex; holds such persons liable for the actions of their employees in engaging in such harassment under certain circumstances. – Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 50.
House Action: Assigned to Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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Bill Number: HB 936/SB 928
Sponsor: Rep. Freeman and Sen. Yarbro
Caption: Regional Authorities and Special Districts – As introduced, creates the “Regional Strategic Infrastructure and Resiliency Planning Act.” – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13 and Title 64.
House Action: Assigned to Cities & Counties Subcommittee
Senate Action: Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 3/17/2021
Bill Number: HB 937/SB 927
Sponsor: Rep. Freeman and Sen. Yarbro
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, requires a county election commission purchasing or entering into a contract to obtain a voting system to ensure that the system produces a voter-verifiable paper audit trail. – Amends TCA Title 2.
House Action: Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 943/SB 1567
Sponsor: Rep. Mannis and Sen. Bailey
Caption: Employees, Employers – As introduced, clarifies that non-compliance with state and federal anti-discrimination laws is not included in the definition of “illegal activities” as it relates to provisions prohibiting retaliatory termination of an employee. – Amends TCA Title 20; Title 29 and Title 50, Chapter 1.
House Action: Assigned to Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Bill Number: HB 958/SB 955
Sponsor: Rep. Clemmons and Sen. Yarbro
Caption: Taxes, Exemption and Credits – As introduced, adds sales tax exemptions for certain agricultural equipment and technology purchased by qualified farmers and nurserymen that are used for conservation farming practices; modifies eligibility criteria based on row crop acreage for cost-share grants associated with the department of agriculture’s Tennessee agricultural enhancement grant program for applicants who engage in conservation farming practices. – Amends TCA Title 43 and Title 67, Chapter 6.
House Action: Placed on calendar Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Referred to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Revenue Subcommittee
Bill Number: HB 961/SB 1232
Sponsor: Rep. Whitson and Sen. Rose
Caption: Law Enforcement – As introduced, states that a law enforcement officer meeting certain qualifications who makes an arrest outside of the law enforcement officer’s jurisdiction has the same legal status and immunity from suit as a state or local law enforcement officer making an arrest within the state or local law enforcement officer’s jurisdiction if certain circumstances are met. – Amends TCA Section 38-3-113.
House Action: Recommended for passage, referred to Civil Justice Committee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 966/SB 1534
Sponsor: Rep. Carringer and Sen. Roberts
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, prohibits private individuals, businesses, and corporations from funding state and local elections; requires election audits to meet certain standards. – Amends TCA Title 2.
House Action: Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Number: HB 969/SB 461
Sponsor: Rep. Dixie and Sen. Campbell
Caption: Law Enforcement – As introduced, enacts the “Public Safety Through Hiring Act,” which prohibits law enforcement agencies from hiring a person as a police officer who was fired due to disciplinary infractions or while under investigation for misconduct in the line of duty, or who resigned or retired while under investigation for disciplinary infractions or misconduct in the line of duty. – Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8, Part 1.
House Action: Assigned to Public Service Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 970/SB 846
Sponsor: Rep. Dixie and Sen. Yarbro
Caption: Redistricting, Legislative – As introduced, updates references to 2020 TIGER system and geography; clarifies provisions concerning districts, terms, and vacancies prior to November 2022 elections. – Amends TCA Section 3-1-102.
House Action: Assigned to Public Service Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 971/SB 3
Sponsor: Rep. Dixie and Sen. Yarbro
Caption: Redistricting, Legislative – As introduced, enacts the “Fair Maps Act,” which establishes requirements for the process of redistricting congressional and general assembly districts. – Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 1. House Action: Assigned to Public Service Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 972/SB 1476
Sponsor: Rep. Dixie and Sen. Akbari
Caption: Controlled Substances – As introduced, reduces, from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor, the offenses of knowing possession, casual exchange, and distribution of small amounts of marijuana; establishes early release eligibility for nonviolent offenders convicted of Class A misdemeanor marijuana offenses. – Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.
House Action: Assigned to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 976/SB 706
Sponsor: Rep. Williams and Walley
Caption: Criminal Offenses – As introduced, expands the type of products excluded from the definition of “marijuana” from “cannabidiol products approved as prescription medication” to “all products approved as prescription medication”. – Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4.
House Action: Placed on calendar Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 978/SB 1610
Sponsor: Rep. Williams and Sen. Bailey
Caption: Criminal Offenses – As introduced, creates a Class C misdemeanor offense, punishable by a $50 fine and community service work, for solicitation or camping along a controlled-access highway or entrance or exit ramp; expands Equal Access to Public Property Act of 2012 to apply the offense of unauthorized camping on state property to all public property. – Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3 and Title 55, Chapter 8.
House Action: Assigned to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Bill Number: HB 987/SB 184
Sponsor: Rep. Rudder and Sen. Bowling
Caption: Taxes, Privilege – As introduced, eliminates the professional privilege tax for tax years that begin on and after June 1, 2022. – Amends TCA Section 49-7-2109 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 17.
House Action: Assigned to Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Senate Action: Referred to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Revenue Subcommittee
Bill Number: HB 990/SB 1469
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson and Sen. Akbari
Caption: Education, State Board of – As introduced, directs the state board to consider and make recommendations to the general assembly as to whether further temporary adjustment should be made to student assessment-based and student growth model-based accountability measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. – Amends TCA Title 49.
House Action: Assigned to Education Instruction Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
Bill Number: HB 993/SB 1432
Sponsor: Rep. Love and Sen. Akbari
Caption: Law Enforcement – As introduced, requires law enforcement agencies to provide body cameras for each officer; requires reporting of incidents of use of force, officer resignations, stops by officers, and unannounced entries into residences; requires termination of employment of any officer convicted of or found civilly liable for certain acts; prohibits the use of chokeholds by officers. – Amends TCA Title 38.
House Action: Assigned to Public Service Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 995/SB 1431
Sponsor: Rep. Love and Sen. Akbari
Caption: Expunction – As introduced, decreases from five to three years the amount of time that must have elapsed since the completion of a person’s misdemeanor sentence before the person may apply for expunction of records. – Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32, Part 1.
House Action: Placed on calendar Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1002/SB 104
Sponsor: Rep. Love and Sen. Campbell
Caption: Welfare – As introduced, requires the monthly allotment of temporary cash assistance awarded to each recipient in the Families First program to be increased from the 2021 level to $380 by January 1, 2022, subject to appropriation of the general assembly. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9 and Title 71.
House Action: Assigned to Health Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Bill Number: HB 1004/SB 1461
Sponsor: Rep. Love and Sen. Akbari
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, requires county election commissions to conduct a supplemental registration at public and private high schools once each fall and spring semester; requires county election commissions to designate teachers as deputies for the purposes of in-person registration at supplemental registrations. – Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 49.
House Action: Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Number: HB 1007/SB 1112
Sponsor: Rep. Warner and Sen. Niceley
Caption: General Assembly – As introduced, prescribes a process by which the joint government operations committee of the general assembly may review an executive order of the president of the United States for its constitutionality under federal law and submit its findings and recommendations to the attorney general and reporter and the governor. – Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 4.
House Action: Assigned to Public Service Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 1015/SB 1271
Sponsor: Rep. G. Hicks and Sen. Reeves
Caption: Health Care – As introduced, authorizes the department of health to develop and implement discount plans that cover not only prescription drugs but also dental and vision services; adds consumer protections for such plans. – Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
House Action: Passed Second Consideration, referred to Insurance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Bill Number: HB 1018/SB 890
Sponsor: Rep. Halford and Sen. Stevens
Caption: Handgun Permits – As introduced, requires the department of safety to conduct a name-based criminal history record check every four years after a person is issued a concealed handgun carry permit; permits the department to revoke the permit if the person is ineligible to possess a firearm; implements a $50 fee for renewal of the permit. – Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
House Action: Reset on Final calendar of Civil Justice Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1020/SB 914
Sponsor: Rep. Potts and Sen. Yarbro
Caption: Local Education Agencies – As introduced, requires an LEA to provide voter registration information by hand delivery, mail, or email to the LEA’s students who are 18 years of age on or before a date of election. – Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 12.
House Action: Assigned to K-12 Subcommittee
Senate Action: Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/17/2021
Bill Number: HB 1030/SB 941
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson and Kyle
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, authorizes a qualified voter to register to vote and vote on any day of early voting and on election day for a primary, general, or runoff election in this state. – Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 7.
House Action: Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 1031/SB 24
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson and Sen. Kyle
Caption: Taxes, Sales – As introduced, exempts feminine hygiene products from sales tax on the annual sales tax holiday. – Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
House Action: Assigned to Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Senate Action: Referred to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee w/ recommendation
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Bill Number: HB 1034/SB 781
Sponsor: Rep. Marsh and Sen. Johnson
Caption: Redistricting, Congressional – As introduced, updates references to 2020 TIGER system and geography. – Amends TCA Section 2-16-103.
House Action: Assigned to Public Service Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1035/SB 779
Sponsor: Rep. Marsh and Sen. Johnson
Caption: Redistricting, Legislative – As introduced, updates references to 2020 redistricting law. – Amends TCA Section 3-1-103.
House Action: Assigned to Public Service Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1036/SB 782
Sponsor: Rep. C. Johnson and Sen. Johnson
Caption: Redistricting, Legislative – As introduced, updates references to 2020 TIGER system and geography. – Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 16, Part 1 and Title 3, Chapter 1, Part 1.
House Action: Assigned to Public Service Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1037/SB 780
Sponsor: Rep. C. Johnson and Sen. Johnson
Caption: Redistricting, Legislative – As introduced, updates references to 2020 redistricting law. – Amends TCA Section 3-1-102.
House Action: Assigned to Public Service Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1056/SB 969
Sponsor: Rep. Terry and Sen. Bell
Caption: Education, Higher – As introduced, clarifies that a free speech policy adopted by a public institution of higher education must not impede a student’s ability to express political viewpoints, and that a student’s expression is free from discrimination or retaliation based on content or viewpoint. – Amends TCA Title 49. House Action: Placed on calendar Education Administration for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
Bill Number: HB 1062/SB 1349
Sponsor: Rep. Hawk and Sen. Gardenhire
Caption: Capital Punishment – As introduced, redefines the term “intellectual disability” for purposes of determining eligibility for the death penalty; allows a defendant sentenced to death prior to the effective date of the act to petition the trial court for a determination as to whether the defendant is intellectually disabled. – Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
House Action: Placed on calendar Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1063/SB 802
Sponsor: Rep. Curcio and Sen. Yager
Caption: Correctional Programs – As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Rebound Act” to address recidivism of probationers and parolees. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 1; Title 16, Chapter 22; Title 16, Chapter 3; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.
House Action: Assigned to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Number: HB 1069/SB 590
Sponsor: Rep. Eldridge and Sen. Jackson
Caption: Correctional Programs – As introduced, authorizes TRICOR to sell goods manufactured by inmates to private nonprofit corporations and charitable organizations in this state if the TRICOR board determines the sale is in the best interests of the state and does not unfairly compete with private sector businesses. – Amends TCA Section 41-22-116.
House Action: Placed on calendar State Government Committee for 3/16/2021
Senate Action: Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/16/2021
Bill Number: HB 1071/SB 1107
Sponsor: Rep. Dixie and Sen. Yarbro
Caption: Taxes, Sales – As introduced, exempts the retail sale of food and food ingredients from the state sales tax for the period of May through October 2021. – Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
House Action: Placed on calendar Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Referred to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Revenue Subcommittee
Bill Number: HB 1079/SB 494
Sponsor: Rep. J. Sexton and Sen. Pody
Caption: Abortion – As introduced, permits a person to petition a court for an injunction to prohibit a woman who is pregnant with the person’s unborn child from obtaining an abortion; requires the petitioner to execute a voluntary acknowledgement of paternity that is not subject to being rescinded or challenged. – Amends TCA Title 24; Title 29; Title 36; Title 39 and Title 68, Chapter 3.
House Action: Assigned to Children & Family Affairs Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1083/SB 822
Sponsor: Rep. Mannis and Sen. Yarbro
Caption: Economic and Community Development, Dept. of – As introduced, enacts the “Support Micro-Businesses Act” to create a revolving loan fund to support certain small businesses. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 9; Title 10; Title 13; Title 45 and Title 67.
House Action: Assigned to Business & Utilities Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Bill Number: HB 1087/SB 1458
Sponsor: Rep. Hakeem and Sen. Akbari
Caption: Redistricting, Congressional – As introduced, requires compliance with state and federal constitutions as well as judicial decisions in passing congressional redistricting plan. – Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 16 and Title 3, Chapter 1, Part 1.
House Action: Assigned to Public Service Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1098/SB 1273
Sponsor: Rep. Baum and Sen. Reeves
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, allows a person who lives in an independent living facility that is on the same property as a licensed nursing home, assisted care living facility, or home for the aged to vote by absentee ballot when the county election commission conducts an election at the licensed nursing home, assisted care living facility, or home for the aged. – Amends TCA Section 2-6-601.
House Action: Placed on calendar Local Government Committee for 3/16/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Number: HB 1099/SB 697
Sponsor: Rep. Freeman and Sen. Niceley
Caption: Controlled Substances – As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Marijuana Regulation Act.” – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41, Chapter 1, Part 1; Title 43; Title 45; Title 53; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, Chapter 3, Part 12.
House Action: Assigned to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1101/SB 823
Sponsor: Rep. Shaw and Sen. Yarbro
Caption: Education – As introduced, enacts the “Rural Renewal Award Act.” – Amends TCA Title 8; Title 9 and Title 49.
House Action: Assigned to Higher Education Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
Bill Number: HB 1103/SB 704
Sponsor: Rep. Shaw and Sen. Walley
Caption: Education, Dept. of – As introduced, enacts the “Operation Comeback Act,” which directs the department to develop a tutoring program to provide access to high-quality tutoring services to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade three to combat student learning loss resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. – Amends TCA Title 49.
House Action: Assigned to K-12 Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
Bill Number: HB 1113/SB 1574
Sponsor: Rep. Alexander and Sen. Bailey
Caption: Internet and e-Commerce – As introduced, defines “social media website” for the purposes of the Consumer Protection Act of 1977. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 39 and Title 47, Chapter 18.
House Action: Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk – pending amendment.
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Bill Number: HB 1116/SB 1517
Sponsor: Rep. Hurt and Sen. Roberts
Caption: Taxes, Exemption and Credits – As introduced, exempts sales of gun safes from sales and use tax. – Amends TCA Title 67.
House Action: Assigned to Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Senate Action: Referred to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Revenue Subcommittee
Bill Number: HB 1120/SB 1593
Sponsor: Rep. Hall and Sen. Bailey
Caption: General Assembly – As introduced, prescribes a process by which the joint government operations committee of the general assembly may review an executive order of the President of the United States for its constitutionality under federal law and submits its findings and recommendations to the attorney general and reporter and the governor. – Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 4.
House Action:Placed on calendar Public Service Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Bill Number: HB 1124/SB 321
Sponsor: Rep. Farmer and Sen. Gardenhire
Caption: Civil Procedure – As introduced, increases the amount of medical bills that are presumed necessary and reasonable when attached to a complaint or civil warrant from $4,000 to $25,000. – Amends TCA Title 24, Chapter 5; Title 55, Chapter 12 and Title 56, Chapter 7.
House Action: Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk – pending amendment.
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1129/SB 11
Sponsor: Rep. Farmer and Sen. Yager
Caption: Jails, Local Lock-ups – As introduced, requires the department of correction to pay an additional $5.00 per day recidivism-reduction stipend for certain county jails housing convicted felons, in which the felons attend evidence-based programs to reduce recidivism rates upon release; authorizes community colleges and colleges of applied technology to assist county governments in development of such programs. – Amends TCA Title 5; Title 8, Chapter 26; Title 40; Title 41 and Title 49.
House Action: Assigned to Corrections Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 1137/SB 1197
Sponsor: Rep. Grills and Sen. Bowling
Caption: Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) – As introduced, prohibits the state, a political subdivision, or a public official from prohibiting or imposing additional restrictions on the lawful operations of a church or religious organization during a state of emergency, major disaster, or natural disaster; restricts a county health officer from issuing an order closing or limiting the operations of a church or religious organization. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 8; Title 58 and Title 68.
House Action: Placed on calendar Civil Justice Committee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 1147/SB 1308
Sponsor: Rep. Grills and Sen. Hensley
Caption: Employees, Employers – As introduced, prohibits an employer from requiring an employee to receive an immunization or vaccination for COVID-19 against the will of the employee as a condition of maintaining employment; prohibits the employer from taking adverse action against an employee refusing such immunization or vaccination. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 50 and Title 68.
House Action: Action Deferred in Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee to 3/24/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Bill Number: HB 1153/SB 912
Sponsor: Rep. Lamberth and Sen. Johnson
Caption: Appropriations – As introduced, makes appropriations for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2020, and July 1, 2021. –
House Action: Assigned to Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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Bill Number: HB 1154/SB 909
Sponsor: Rep. Lamberth and Sen. Johnson
Caption: Budget Procedures – As introduced, authorizes grant payments under the grant assistance program for nursing home care to be made either monthly or quarterly. – Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 29; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 58; Title 59; Title 60; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69; Title 70 and Title 71.
House Action: Assigned to Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Bill Number: HB 1157/SB 105
Sponsor: Rep. Stewart and Sen. Campbell
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, requires county election commissions that purchase or lease voting machines on and after July 1, 2021, to purchase or lease precinct-based optical scanners. – Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 20, Part 1.
House Action: Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 1158/SB 106
Sponsor: Rep. Stewart and Sen. Campbell
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, authorizes a county election commission to place absentee voting ballot boxes at locations within its jurisdiction other than at the commission’s office. – Amends TCA Title 2.
House Action: Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 1160/SB 1040
Sponsor: Rep. Stewart and Sen. Campbell
Caption: Firearms and Ammunition – As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor offense of illegal transfer of a firearm to a prohibited possessor, which is committed when a person intentionally transfers a firearm to another who is known or should be known to be prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm by federal or state law. – Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
House Action: Assigned to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1161/SB 1041
Sponsor: Rep. Stewart and Sen. Campbell
Caption: Firearms and Ammunition – As introduced, requires, when neither the seller nor purchaser of a firearm is a licensed gun dealer, that the transaction be completed through a licensed gun dealer, and that the dealer perform the same criminal history record check required for purchases from licensed gun dealers. – Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 67, Chapter 6.
House Action: Assigned to Civil Justice Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1163/SB 1368
Sponsor: Rep. Lamberth and Sen. Bell
Caption: Public Health – As introduced, prohibits a county board of health or county department of health from prohibiting or regulating agriculture. – Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 2, Part 6.
House Action: Recommended for passage if amended, referred to Calendar & Rules Committee
Senate Action: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, referred to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 1 PNV 0
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Bill Number: HB 1165/SB 968
Sponsor: Rep. Harris and Sen. Gilmore
Caption: Historical Sites and Preservation – As introduced, creates the Tennessee African-American historical commission. – Amends TCA Title 4.
House Action: Assigned to Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Government Operations Committee
Bill Number: HB 1168/SB 1388
Sponsor: Rep. Harris and Sen. Kyle
Caption: Child Custody and Support – As introduced, prohibits a court from solely considering a parent’s disability to determine custody unless it impacts the parent’s ability to meet the needs of the child; specifies that a court cannot consider a parent or guardian’s disability alone in a termination of parental rights proceeding unless it impacts the physical or psychological welfare of the child. – Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.
House Action: Placed on calendar Civil Justice Committee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1173/SB 1130
Sponsor: Rep. Baum and Sen. White
Caption: Taxes – As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Local Education Capital Investment Act.” – Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
House Action: Passed Second Consideration, referred to Government Operations Committee for Review — Finance, Ways, & Means
Senate Action: Referred to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Revenue Subcommittee
Bill Number: HB 1174/SB 1131
Sponsor: Rep. Baum and Sen. White
Caption: Local Education Agencies – As introduced, creates the Tennessee rapid growth school district fund from which capital improvement grants are to be awarded in fiscal year 2021-2022 to LEAs experiencing rapidly growing student populations. – Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 2; Title 49, Chapter 3 and Title 67, Chapter 6.
House Action: Assigned to K-12 Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
Bill Number: HB 1177/SB 1238
Sponsor: Rep. J. Sexton and Sen. Pody
Caption: Criminal Offenses – As introduced, specifies, for the offense of observation without consent, that a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy from members of the opposite sex in a single-sex multi-person use bathroom, locker room, dressing room or shower; defines a person’s sex as the sex listed on the person’s birth certificate and makes other related changes. – Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13.
House Action: Assigned to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1178/SB 800
Sponsor: Rep. Crawford and Sen. Briggs
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, requires each county election commission that establishes convenient voting centers to provide a report to the coordinator of elections within 90 days after each general election evaluating and analyzing the use of convenient voting centers. – Amends TCA Title 2.
House Action: Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Number: HB 1181/SB 828
Sponsor: Rep. Rudd and Sen. Bowling
Caption: Abortion – As introduced, requires disposition of aborted fetal remains to be by burial or cremation; requires the department of health to promulgate certain rules and forms; and makes certain other changes regarding the disposition of fetal remains. – Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 10; Title 39; Title 62, Chapter 5 and Title 68.
House Action: Placed on calendar Health Subcommittee for 3/16/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1182/SB 1224
Sponsor: Rep. Rudd and Sen. Rose
Caption: Public Buildings – As introduced, requires a public or private entity or business that operates a building or facility open to the general public to post a notice at the entrance of each public restroom and at each entrance of the building of the entity’s or business’s policy of allowing a member of either biological sex to use any public restroom within the building or facility, if the entity or business maintains such a policy. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 49 and Title 68.
House Action: Placed on calendar State Government Committee for 3/16/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1197/SB 1365
Sponsor: Rep. Garrett and Sen. Bell
Caption: Corporations, For Profit – As introduced, requires certain for-profit corporations to report their contributions and donations to state and local governmental entities and election officials for purposes of facilitating and conducting elections in this state if such contributions and donations exceed a certain amount. – Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 20; Title 29; Title 39; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 58; Title 65; Title 67 and Title 68.
House Action: Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 1201/SB 1005
Sponsor: Rep. C. Sexton and Sen. McNally
Caption: Campaigns and Campaign Finance – As introduced, revises various provisions relative to ethics and campaign finance laws. – Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 10, Part 1; Title 2, Chapter 10, Part 2; Title 3, Chapter 1, Part 1; Title 3, Chapter 6, Part 1; Title 3, Chapter 6, Part 2; Title 4, Chapter 55 and Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 5. House Action: Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 1203/SB 1605
Sponsor: Rep. C. Sexton and Sen. Bailey
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, expands the Tennessee Freedom of Speech Act to apply to covenants, conditions, and restrictions in existence before July 1, 2017. – Amends TCA Section 2-7-143.
House Action: Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 1218/SB 900
Sponsor: Rep. Williams and Sen. Stevens
Caption: Taxes, Exemption and Credits – As introduced, enacts the “New Markets Development Act.” – Amends TCA Title 56 and Title 67.
House Action: Assigned to Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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Bill Number: HB 1219/SB 1297
Sponsor: Rep. Lynn and Sen. Bowling
Caption: Remedies and Special Proceedings – As introduced, enacts the “Stop Guilt by Accusation Act.” – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 24; Title 29; Title 39 and Title 40.
House Action: Assigned to Civil Justice Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1221/SB 1164
Sponsor: Rep. Lynn and Sen. Niceley
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, requires the state and county election commissions to maintain on their respective websites the name of each voter who requests an application to vote by absentee ballot and a link to the voter’s digital or electronic signature on the application. – Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 6.
House Action: Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 1227/SB 600
Sponsor: Rep. Ragan and Sen. Hensley
Caption: Historical Commission – As introduced, vacates and reconstitutes the commission. – Amends TCA Title 4. House Action: Taken off notice for calendar in Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State Government Committee
Senate Action: Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 3/17/2021
Bill Number: HB 1228/SB 1010
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrell and Sen. Bowling
Caption: Local Education Agencies – As introduced, allows county or city school districts to reestablish the office of elected school superintendent and outlines the qualifications of an elected superintendent. – Amends TCA Title 49.
House Action: Assigned to K-12 Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
Bill Number: HB 1229/SB 1163
Sponsor: Rep. Lynn and Sen. Niceley
Caption: General Assembly – As introduced, authorizes the joint government operations committee of the general assembly to review an executive order of the president of the United States for its constitutionality under federal law and to recommend to the attorney general and reporter and the governor that the executive order be further reexamined. – Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 4.
House Action: Assigned to Public Service Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 1233/SB 1367
Sponsor: Rep. Zachary and Sen. Bell
Caption: Education – As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Accommodations for All Children Act.” – Amends TCA Title 49.
House Action: Placed on calendar Education Administration for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
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Bill Number: HB 1234/SB 1239
Sponsor: Rep. Hulsey and Sen. Pody
Caption: Economic and Community Development – As introduced, requires TACIR to perform a study and make recommendations to the general assembly regarding incentives to encourage and facilitate the relocation of manufacturers of ammunition components to this state. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 13; Title 64 and Title 67.
House Action: Assigned to Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Bill Number: HB 1235/SB 1169
Sponsor: Rep. Hulsey and Sen. Pody
Caption: Civil Emergencies – As introduced, reduces from 60 to 45 days the period for which the governor may declare a state of emergency. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 8; Title 58 and Title 68.
House Action: Passed Second Consideration, caption bill, held on desk – pending amendment
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 1239/SB 1162
Sponsor: Rep. Lynn and Sen. Niceley
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, authorizes the state election commission and each county election commission to utilize technology to identify the fingerprints of voters for purposes of conducting elections in this state in collaboration with state agencies that maintain a database of fingerprints in this state; requires state agencies with fingerprint databases to collaborate with secretary of state to implement this bill. – Amends TCA Title 2.
House Action: Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 1246/SB 1521
Sponsor: Rep. Calfee and Sen. Roberts
Caption: Education, Higher – As introduced, enacts the “Students Right to Know Act.” – Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7.
House Action: Assigned to Higher Education Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
Bill Number: HB 1249/SB 1095
Sponsor: Rep. Faison and Sen. Southerland
Caption: Taxes, Sales – As introduced, allocates a portion of state sales and use tax revenues to an eligible county or a municipality within the eligible county that is economically distressed for the purpose of funding certain capital outlay or other eligible projects; establishes requirements for such allocation. – Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 67, Chapter 6.
House Action: Passed Second Consideration, referred to Government Operations Committee for Review — Finance, Ways, & Means
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 1251/SB 835
Sponsor: Rep. Faison and Sen. Niceley
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, prohibits a county election commission from transmitting an application to vote absentee to a voter unless the voter makes a request for the ballot in writing. – Amends TCA Section 2-6-202.
House Action: Placed on calendar Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Number: HB 1252/SB 1370
Sponsor: Rep. Faison and Sen. Bell
Caption: Tort Liability and Reform – As introduced, states that there is no cause of action for wrongful birth based on a claim that a person would not or should not have been born or for wrongful life based on a claim that a person would or should have been aborted. – Amends TCA Title 20 and Title 29.
House Action: Taken off notice for calendar in Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1253/SB 1218
Sponsor: Rep. J. Sexton and Sen. Niceley
Caption: State Government – As introduced, prohibits an entity of state government from using a social media platform that censors the free speech of a person or group of persons based on political ideology, viewpoint discrimination, or personal animus. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 47 and Title 48. House Action: Placed on calendar Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/16/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 1255/SB 791
Sponsor: Rep. J. Sexton and Sen. Bowling
Caption: State Government – As introduced, establishes Tennessee as a “bill of rights sanctuary state.” – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 29 and Title 39.
House Action: Assigned to Civil Justice Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1256/SB 1312
Sponsor: Rep. J. Sexton and Sen. Hensley
Caption: Public Funds and Financing – As introduced, requires state funding board to conduct a study on the impact and effects of the rapid devaluation of the United States dollar on the state’s economy; requires the board to prepare a report of its findings and recommendations resulting from the study and submit it to the finance, ways and means committees of the senate and house of representatives on or before January 1, 2022. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 67.
House Action: Assigned to Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Senate Action: Referred to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Revenue Subcommittee
Bill Number: HB 1269/SB 564
Sponsor: Rep. Rudder and Sen. Bowling
Caption: Public Health – As introduced, creates a civil cause of action for discrimination based on COVID-19 vaccine status. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 47; Title 49; Title 50; Title 66 and Title 68. House Action: Assigned to Civil Justice Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1273/SB 935
Sponsor: Rep. Powell and Sen. Kyle
Caption: Firearms and Ammunition – As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor of leaving a firearm unattended in a motor vehicle or boat, if the firearm is not locked within a trunk, glove box, or interior of the person’s motor vehicle or boat or within a container securely affixed to the motor vehicle or boat. – Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
House Action: Assigned to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Bill Number: HB 1276/SB 1315
Sponsor: Rep. Griffey and Sen. Hensley
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Election Integrity Act,” which prohibits the state election commission, county election commissions, local governments, and their officials and employees from accepting certain funds or in-kind contributions for the purpose of conducting elections in this state; requires public disclosure of certain funds and contributions accepted by such entities and persons for elections. – Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 8; Title 16 and Title 17.
House Action: Placed on calendar Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee for 3/17/2021
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 1280/SB 1342
Sponsor: Rep. Leatherwood and Sen. Gardenhire
Caption: Local Government, General – As introduced, requires that elections in Shelby and Davidson counties for judicial offices and offices elected in countywide elections and for the legislative bodies be nonpartisan. – Amends TCA Title 2; Title 5; Title 7; Title 16 and Title 17.
House Action: Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 1282/SB 379
Sponsor: Rep. Beck and Sen. Campbell
Caption: Local Government, General – As introduced, deletes prohibition on local governments mandating that employers who do business with the local government or within its jurisdictional boundaries maintain certain sick and family leave policies. – Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51.
House Action: Assigned to Cities & Counties Subcommittee
Senate Action: Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/16/2021
Bill Number: HB 1283/SB 23
Sponsor: Rep. Beck and Sen. Kyle
Caption: Election Laws – As introduced, permits the use of a photo identification card issued by this state, the United States, or an accredited postsecondary institution of education in this state for purposes of verifying the identity of an eligible voter. – Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 7.
House Action: Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Number: HB 1288/SB 1474
Sponsor: Rep. G. Johnson and Sen. Akbari
Caption: Education – As introduced, enacts the “Keep Kids in School Act.” – Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6. House Action: Assigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
Bill Number: HB 1289/SB 1358
Sponsor: Rep. G. Johnson and Sen. Campbell
Caption: Teachers, Principals and School Personnel – As introduced, provides all school-based employees of an LEA during the 2020-2021 school year with a one-time hazard pay bonus of $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees. – Amends TCA Title 49.
House Action: Assigned to K-12 Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
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Bill Number: HB 1291/SB 1100
Sponsor: Rep. G. Johnson and Sen. Robinson
Caption: Basic Education Program (BEP) – As introduced, funds school social worker positions through the BEP at a ratio of one for each 250 or fewer students. – Amends TCA Title 49.
House Action: Assigned to K-12 Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
Bill Number: HB 1292/SB 939
Sponsor: Rep. G. Johnson and Sen. Kyle
Caption: Orders of Protection – As introduced, allows a court to issue an emergency protection order upon a finding that a person poses an imminent risk of harm to the person or others if allowed to purchase or possess a firearm; authorizes a family member, household member, intimate partner, or law enforcement officer to petition for such an order. – Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 39.
House Action: Assigned to Children & Family Affairs Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Number: HB 1293/SB 1449
Sponsor: Rep. G. Johnson and Sen. Akbari
Caption: Education – As introduced, prohibits a school that is designated by the department as a priority or focus school from exceeding a class size ratio of one teacher per 15 students in kindergarten through second grade. – Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 3 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
House Action: Assigned to K-12 Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
Bill Number: HB 1294/SB 1450
Sponsor: Rep. G. Johnson and Sen. Akbari
Caption: Teachers, Principals and School Personnel – As introduced, requires the state board to renew the license of a teacher, principal, or supervisor whose license has expired, but who possesses an active license in another state with which the state board has a reciprocity agreement, without requiring the teacher, principal, or supervisor to take an assessment. – Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 5.
House Action: Assigned to K-12 Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
Bill Number: HB 1295/SB 672
Sponsor: Rep. G. Johnson and Sen. Kyle
Caption: Employees, Employers – As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Family Insurance Act.” – Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 21; Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5 and Title 50.
House Action: Assigned to Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Bill Number: HB 1296/SB 548
Sponsor: Rep. G. Johnson and Sen. Kyle
Caption: Public Employees – As introduced, provides paid family and medical leave for state employees and teachers. – Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 8 and Title 49, Chapter 5, Part 7.
House Action: Assigned to Public Service Subcommittee
Senate Action: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Number: HB 1299/SB 987
Sponsor: Rep. Jernigan and Sen. Gardenhire
Caption: Taxes, Income – As introduced, authorizes municipalities to levy and collect an annual income tax on incomes derived by way of dividends from stocks or by way of interest on bonds. – Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 2.
House Action: Assigned to Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Senate Action: Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/16/2021
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