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State Legislature US Congress

All 46,882 Active 15,079 In committee 14,466 Passed 6,752 Signed 22,203 Failed 2,843

failed · Tennessee · House Apr 14, 2021

HB 1480: Controlled Substances - As introduced, increases the amount of marijuana possessed or exchanged under the offenses of simple possession or casual exchange from less than one-half ounce to less than one ounce; prohibits the inference of purpose of selling or otherwise dispensing solely from the simple possession or casual exchange of less than one ounce of marijuana. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

Taken off notice for cal. in Criminal Justice Committee

failed · Tennessee · House Apr 14, 2021

HB 1315: Taxes, Real Property - As introduced, directs TACIR to conduct a study regarding the use of a voter referendum to approve significant tax increases on real property. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4, Chapter 10; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9, Chapter 21 and Title 67, Chapter 5.

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

failed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 14, 2021

SB 898: Education - As introduced, revises bidding procedures for an LEA that does not follow the local governing body’s procedures to require 10 business days’ notice prior to the acceptance of bids for construction of, or additions to, buildings in excess of $10,000, instead of 10 days’ notice. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 49 and Title 66.

Taken off notice for cal. in Education Administration

failed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 14, 2021

SB 642: Education - As introduced, authorizes community schools and communities of schools to establish programs to make professional counseling services available to individuals held in correctional or detention facilities in this state. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 24.

Re-ref. Calendar & Rules Committee

failed · Tennessee · House Apr 14, 2021

HB 1280: 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.

Failed in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of Local Government Committee

failed · Tennessee · House Apr 14, 2021

HB 937: 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.

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

failed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 14, 2021

SB 1342: 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.

Failed in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of Local Government Committee

failed · Tennessee · House Apr 14, 2021

HB 917: Education - As introduced, revises bidding procedures for an LEA that does not follow the local governing body’s procedures to require 10 business days’ notice prior to the acceptance of bids for construction of, or additions to, buildings in excess of $10,000, instead of 10 days’ notice. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 49 and Title 66.

Taken off notice for cal. in Education Administration

failed · Tennessee · House Apr 14, 2021

HB 165: Education - As introduced, authorizes community schools and communities of schools to establish programs to make professional counseling services available to individuals held in correctional or detention facilities in this state. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 24.

Re-ref. Calendar & Rules Committee

failed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 14, 2021

SB 1480: Controlled Substances - As introduced, increases the amount of marijuana possessed or exchanged under the offenses of simple possession or casual exchange from less than one-half ounce to less than one ounce; prohibits the inference of purpose of selling or otherwise dispensing solely from the simple possession or casual exchange of less than one ounce of marijuana. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

Taken off notice for cal. in Criminal Justice Committee

failed · Tennessee · House Apr 13, 2021

HB 933: 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.

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

failed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 13, 2021

SB 292: Medical Occupations - As introduced, waives licensure fees for healthcare professionals for the period beginning July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2025; requires licensing authorities to refund the portion of any licensure fee paid to the authority that is credited to a healthcare provider for that period of time. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 63; Title 67 and Title 68.

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee