Tennessee Representative Dennis Powers [R]

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TNHB1248Intro
25%
As introduced, requires the department of human services to advertise prominently on the home page of the department's website the division of adult protective services' toll-free telephone service that enables citizens within the state to call the d...
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2024-04-18
To House Calendar and Rules Committee
TNHB1319Engross
50%
As introduced, requires the United States flag and the official state flag to be displayed continuously on property owned, operated, or controlled by this state or a political subdivision of this state, including educational institutions and public s...
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2024-04-18
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/23/2024
TNHB1012Enroll
75%
As introduced, authorizes a county election council to notify the Tennessee Constable Association, the Tennessee Constable Council, and the East Tennessee Constables Association of the election or appointment of a constable by electronic means. - Ame...
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2024-04-18
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
TNHJR0801PassUrges the federal government to do all within its power to secure the U.S. border.
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2024-04-18
Signed by Governor.
TNHB2845Intro
25%
As introduced, prohibits a beer permittee from selling at retail refrigerated or cold beer. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39; Title 55 and Title 57.
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2024-04-18
To House Calendar and Rules Committee
TNHB2310Intro
25%
As introduced, creates a civil cause of action against any person who knowingly removes a minor from this state without the consent of a parent of the minor for the purpose of assisting the minor in obtaining a healthcare procedure that is for the pu...
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2024-04-18
[Hearing: Apr 23 @ 10:30 am]
To House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee
TNHB2682Enroll
75%
As introduced, reduces from 60 to 30 days the waiting period before a law enforcement officer who is a member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system may be reemployed after the officer's effective date of retirement. - Amends TCA Title 8, Ch...
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2024-04-18
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
TNHJR1027Engross
50%
Jillian Ludwig
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2024-04-18
Sponsor(s) Added.
TNHJR1439Intro
25%
Mary Hammond, 100th birthday
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2024-04-18
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/22/2024
TNHB1895Intro
25%
As introduced, creates the criminal offense of abortion trafficking of a minor; provides for a civil action against a person committing the offense of abortion trafficking of a minor for the wrongful death of an unborn child that was aborted. - Amend...
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2024-04-18
To House Calendar and Rules Committee
TNHR0155PassMaster Sergeant Robert D. Davis, Jr., United States Air Force
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2024-04-18
Signed by H. Speaker
TNHB1061Intro
25%
As introduced, removes references to repealed provisions of law that provided an additional definition of contractor, and additional penalties, in relation to unlawful representation as a licensed contractor. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; T...
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2024-04-18
[Hearing: Apr 23 @ 8:00 am]
To House Business and Utilities Subcommittee
TNHB1241PassAs enacted, authorizes banks chartered by the state, and certain savings institutions charted by the state, with the approval of the commissioner of financial institutions, to generally sell or transfer all, or substantially all, of their assets and ...
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2024-04-17
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 669
TNHB1245Intro
25%
As introduced, allows for a sentence of death to be carried out by electrocution as an alternative to lethal injection if the commissioner of correction certifies to the governor that the department is unable to adhere to the lethal injection protoco...
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2024-04-17
Returned to the Clerk's Desk.
TNHB2031Intro
25%
As introduced, increases the penalty for intentionally obstructing a highway, street, or other place used for the passage of vehicles or conveyances from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony; allows a person who suffers loss or injury as a resul...
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2024-04-17
To House Calendar and Rules Committee
TNHB2067Intro
25%
As introduced, requires that a newborn safety device be installed in each county in this state. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 68.
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2024-04-17
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
TNHB2124PassAs enacted, requires, rather than authorizes, law enforcement agencies to communicate with the appropriate federal official regarding the immigration status of any individual, including reporting knowledge that a particular alien is not lawfully pres...
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2024-04-17
Effective date(s) 07/01/2024
TNHB2774Intro
25%
As introduced, requires the review of executive branch agency policies and spending as it relates to illegal immigration; requires a report to be compiled and delivered to the governor and the speakers of the senate and house of representatives regar...
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2024-04-17
To House Calendar and Rules Committee
TNHB1128Intro
25%
As introduced, extends from 90 days to 100 days, the amount of time in which captured plate data collected or retained by a governmental entity through the use of an automated license plate recognition system may be stored unless the data is retained...
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2024-04-17
[Hearing: Apr 23 @ 9:00 am]
To House Criminal Justice Committee
TNHJR0830Enroll
75%
Tennessee Rifle
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2024-04-17
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
TNHB1999Intro
25%
As introduced, adds the MidSouth development district to the list of development districts to which this state intends to assist financially; specifies an overall state funding level for the nine development districts; changes the calculation for how...
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2024-04-17
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
TNHB2054Intro
25%
As introduced, increases from 1,500 to 5,000 the number of acres of land that may be placed within one property tax jurisdiction for purposes of classification and assessment as agricultural, forest, or open space land; increases from 1,500 to 5,000 ...
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2024-04-17
To House Calendar and Rules Committee
TNHJR0131Enroll
75%
Addresses and establishes the declared public policy of the State of Tennessee relative to the right of the citizens and those within the boundaries of this State to keep, bear, and wear arms.
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2024-04-16
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
TNHJR0005Enroll
75%
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 Unite...
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2024-04-16
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
TNHB1016Enroll
75%
As introduced, changes the date, from February 1 to January 15, by which the commissioner must annually report to the governor and the general assembly on the implementation of and compliance with the Schools Against Violence in Education Act. - Amen...
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2024-04-16
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
TNHB2809Intro
25%
As introduced, expands the definition of a law enforcement officer to include retired law enforcement officers who are carrying a firearm pursuant to certain state laws for purposes of when a law enforcement officer may carry a firearm. - Amends TCA ...
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2024-04-16
To House Calendar and Rules Committee
TNHB0835Enroll
75%
As introduced, requires the coordinator of elections to compare the statewide voter registration database with those of other relevant state agencies and county records when compiling information to distribute to the county elections commissions for ...
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2024-04-16
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
TNHB1719Intro
25%
As introduced, removes the defendant's financial condition as a consideration for the magistrate in determining the amount of bail necessary to reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant at trial and protect the safety of the public. - Amends ...
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2024-04-16
Sponsor(s) Added.
TNHB2088Intro
25%
As introduced, authorizes the military department to administer a critical skills retention bonus program to be used to award retention bonuses of up to $10,000 to enlisted service members in the Tennessee national guard; entitles certain state emplo...
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2024-04-16
All Ayes added as Sponsors
TNHB2348Intro
25%
As introduced, prohibits an entity supported in whole or in part by public funds from knowingly providing meeting spaces or other forums, including, but not limited to, electronic and print platforms, to a designated entity by which the designated en...
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2024-04-16
Sponsor(s) Added.
TNHB2117Intro
25%
As introduced, requires a political subdivision to provide a written attestation with the political subdivision's annual audit to the comptroller of the treasury certifying that the political subdivision has not sought or received a grant in intentio...
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2024-04-15
Sponsor(s) Added.
TNHJR0849Engross
50%
Urges the United States to withdraw from the United Nations.
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2024-04-15
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/15/2024
TNHB1259Intro
25%
As introduced, removes ambiguous language and clarifies that a transfer of a possibility of reverter or right of entry by a holder other than the original grantor is invalid unless the validity of the future interest was determined by a final judgmen...
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2024-04-15
Sponsor(s) Added.
TNHJR0820Engross
50%
Opposes expansion of World Health Organization's authority and supports ending U.S. government funding of the organization.
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2024-04-15
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
TNHB2103Intro
25%
As introduced, requires rules of the fish and wildlife commission governing the numbering, safety equipment, and operation of vessels to be published in the newspaper at least 20 days, instead of 15 days, before the rules become effective. - Amends T...
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2024-04-15
Sponsor(s) Added.
TNHB0843Enroll
75%
As introduced, changes, from September 15 to October 1, the date by which each public institution of higher education operating a hearing center must provide a written report to the Tennessee higher education commission, the education committee of th...
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2024-04-11
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
TNHB2114Enroll
75%
As introduced, requires, beginning July 1, 2024, public notices that are required to be published in a newspaper of general circulation to also be published on a free-to-access news and information website in the county if the website meets certain r...
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2024-04-11
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
TNHB2882Enroll
75%
As introduced, requires, beginning with the 2025-2026 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.
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2024-04-11
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
TNHB1909Enroll
75%
As introduced, specifies that it is not a criminal offense for an adult person to carry or possess pepper spray, a taser, or another similar device for purposes of self-defense when on property owned, operated, or in use by any college or university ...
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2024-04-11
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
TNHB2619Intro
25%
As introduced, permits the department to file its annual report regarding the effectiveness of diversion of offenders from state correctional institutions electronically. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.
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2024-04-11
Sponsor(s) Added.
TNHB2784Intro
25%
As introduced, establishes deadlines for public institutions of higher education to initiate and complete an investigation into a report filed by a student or employee alleging they have been penalized, discriminated against, or received adverse trea...
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2024-04-11
Sponsor(s) Added.
TNHB2113Enroll
75%
As introduced, requires causes of action for unpaid wages for hours worked, overtime, minimum wage, salary, bonuses, commissions, or other compensation owed to an employee or independent contractor, including ones for breach of contract, unjust enric...
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2024-04-10
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
TNHJR0797Intro
25%
Proposes amendment to prohibit a member of the General Assembly who is expelled from the General Assembly from being reelected or reappointed to, or employed by, the General Assembly.
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2024-04-10
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
TNHB2125Enroll
75%
As introduced, designates November as "Christian Heritage Month." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1.
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2024-04-10
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
TNHJR0038Intro
25%
Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 26 of the Constitution of Tennessee to remove the provision that authorizes the legislature to regulate the wearing of arms with a view to prevent crime and to clarify that citizens have a right to keep and...
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2024-04-10
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
TNHB2961Intro
25%
As introduced, directs the Tennessee advisory committee on intergovernmental relations (TACIR), with the assistance of the Tennessee bureau of investigation, the district attorneys general conference, and the department of safety, to study the feasib...
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2024-04-10
To House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee
TNHJR1142PassFirst anniversary of the Covenant School shooting
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2024-04-10
Signed by Governor.
TNHB2304Engross
50%
As introduced, requires the department to provide written and electronic notice to the employing company of a person appointed and commissioned as a state facility protection officer to provide facility security when the department no longer requires...
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2024-04-10
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
TNHJR1096PassRepresentative Curtis Johnson
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2024-04-09
Signed by Governor.
TNHJR1098PassRepresentative John Holsclaw
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2024-04-09
Signed by Governor.
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