Tennessee Representative Dennis Powers [R]

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TNHB1248Engross
50%
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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2024-04-24
Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0
TNHB2054Engross
50%
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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2024-04-24
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
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As introduced, removes references to repealed provisions of law that provided an additional definition of contractor, and additional penalties, in relation to unlawful representation as a licensed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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2024-04-24
Sponsor(s) Added.
TNHJR1484Intro
25%
Volkswagen Chattanooga
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2024-04-24
Objected to on Consent Calendar.
TNHB2940Engross
50%
As introduced, enacts the "TennCare for Working Individuals with Disabilities Act." - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
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2024-04-24
Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0
TNHB2302Intro
25%
As introduced, increases from 15 days to 15 business days the time period a court may send notification of a defendant's conviction of aggravated cruelty to animals to the appropriate protective agencies if the defendant resides in a household with m...
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2024-04-24
Sponsor(s) Added.
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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2024-04-23
Re-refer to S. Cal Comm
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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2024-04-23
Signed by Senate Speaker
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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2024-04-23
Signed by Senate Speaker
TNHB0843PassAs 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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2024-04-23
Signed by Governor.
TNHB1605Engross
50%
As introduced, prohibits LEAs and public charter schools from displaying in public schools flags other than the official United States flag and the official Tennessee state flag. - Amends TCA Section 5-5-114; Section 6-54-144 and Title 49.
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2024-04-23
Failed to pass Senate, Ayes 13, Nays 6
TNHB2114PassAs 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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2024-04-23
Signed by Governor.
TNHJR0849Engross
50%
Urges the United States to withdraw from the United Nations.
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2024-04-23
Sponsor(s) Added.
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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2024-04-23
Sponsor(s) Added.
TNHB2882PassAs 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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2024-04-23
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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2024-04-23
Sponsor(s) Added.
TNHB2774Engross
50%
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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2024-04-23
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
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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2024-04-23
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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2024-04-23
To House Calendar and Rules Committee
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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2024-04-23
Signed by Senate Speaker
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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2024-04-23
Signed by Senate Speaker
TNHB1909PassAs 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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2024-04-23
Signed by Governor.
TNHJR1439Engross
50%
Mary Hammond, 100th birthday
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2024-04-23
To Senate Calendar Committee
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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2024-04-23
Sponsor(s) Added.
TNHB2074Engross
50%
As introduced, allows a request for an extension of time to file a business tax return and pay the tax to be signed by the taxpayer or the taxpayer's representative. - Amends TCA Title 67.
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2024-04-23
Passed Senate, Ayes 28, Nays 0
TNHB2528Engross
50%
As introduced, changes from February 1 to January 15, the deadline for the commissioners of safety and education to present their annual report to the governor and the general assembly concerning implementation of the Schools Against Violence in Educ...
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2024-04-23
Passed Senate, Ayes 27, Nays 1, PNV 1
TNHB1202Intro
25%
As introduced, authorizes a faculty or staff member of a school to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds subject to certain conditions, including obtaining an enhanced handgun carry permit and completing annual training. - Amends TCA Title 39, ...
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2024-04-23
Sponsor(s) Added.
TNHJR0131PassAddresses 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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2024-04-22
Signed by Governor.
TNHJR0005PassMakes 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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2024-04-22
Signed by Governor.
TNHB2113PassAs 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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2024-04-22
Signed by Governor.
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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2024-04-22
To House Calendar and Rules Committee
TNHB2125PassAs introduced, designates November as "Christian Heritage Month." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1.
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2024-04-22
Signed by Governor.
TNHJR0830PassTennessee Rifle
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2024-04-22
Signed by Governor.
TNHB1663Intro
25%
As introduced, authorizes the death penalty as a punishment for rape of a child, aggravated rape of a child, or especially aggravated rape of a child. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Chapter 1062 of the Public Acts of 2022.
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2024-04-22
Sponsor(s) Added.
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.
TNHJR1027Engross
50%
Jillian Ludwig
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2024-04-18
Sponsor(s) Added.
TNHR0155PassMaster Sergeant Robert D. Davis, Jr., United States Air Force
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2024-04-18
Signed by H. Speaker
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.
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
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
TNHJR0820Engross
50%
Opposes expansion of World Health Organization's authority and supports ending U.S. government funding of the organization.
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2024-04-17
To Senate Health and Welfare Committee
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.
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.
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.
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.
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