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Richard Briggs

Republican. Senate, district 7.

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Bills they sponsored

101 bills sponsored this session

District Attorneys - As enacted, authorizes the district attorneys general conference to pay the licensing fees for software applications used by the office of the district attorney general within a judicial district, reSB 2280 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2026
Signed by Governor.
Health Care - As enacted, requires the department of health to make available to the public on its website all inspection criteria required for compliance by pain management clinics; makes other changes relative to pain SB 2279 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2026
Signed by Governor.
exempts the retail sale of generic food products from the food retail sales tax. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6SB 2277 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Holidays and Days of Special Observance - As enacted, designates November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day," to honor and recognize fathers who have lost children in service to the United States as members of thSB 2275 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2026
Signed by Governor.
Real Property - As enacted, provides that a provision of a document requiring a transferor or transferee to pay a fee, charge, assessment, dues, contribution, deposit, or other amount to purchase, issue, reissue, maintaiSB 2273 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2026
Signed by Governor.
requires the notice submitted by the state board of equalization to a county mayor on whether an extension of time to complete a property reappraisal program is justified to be in writing. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; SB 2271 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2026
Refer to Senate Delayed Bills Committee
enacts the "Election Integrity Act of 2026"; creates a process by which a candidate in a local election may challenge the results of the election prior to certification of the election if the candidate has reason to beliSB 2164 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
Open Meetings - As enacted, authorizes a governing body to conduct an executive session for the purpose of interviewing applicants for employment as director-level staff of the body without providing public notice of sucSB 2162 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2026
Companion House Bill substituted
Statutes of Limitations and Repose - As enacted, requires prosecution for vehicular homicide committed on or after July 1, 2026, to commence within 10 years from the date the offense occurs. - Amends TCA Title 28; Title SB 1840 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2026
Signed by Governor.
Health Care - As enacted, increases the number of members on the medical cannabis commission from nine to 10, and provides that the additional member must be a member who is a specialist in the area of substance abuse prSB 550 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2026
Signed by Governor.
requires each local tourism development authority to file its annual report of its business affairs and transactions with the department of tourist development. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 67SB 2284 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
Tourism - As enacted, requires revenue that is received by a municipality and that is used to fund a destination marketing entity engaged in tourism promotion on behalf of the municipality be released to the destination SB 2283 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Signed by Governor.
makes void and unenforceable any restrictions on the operation of a family child care home or group child care home that may be in a homeowners' association declaration that applies to a property where a family child carSB 2282 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
removes nonresidential substitution-based treatment centers for opiate addiction from the requirement of obtaining a certificate of need beginning July 1, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 11 and Chapter 985 of the PuSB 2281 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
increases from quarterly to monthly, the frequency with which licensed hospitals must report claims data to the commissioner of health and adjusts the delinquency deadline to require submission within 60 days following tSB 2278 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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authorizes the operator of a crematory facility to provide an electronic receipt, instead of a written receipt, to the person who delivers a dead human body or body parts to the facility for cremation. - Amends TCA TitleSB 2274 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
adds to the definition of "public use" for eminent domain a sidewalk, public greenway, bicycle lane, pedestrian way, or proper slope development associated with a road, highway, bridge, or other structure, facility, or pSB 2272 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Withdrawn.
increases from two to three days, the minimum notice period required for a county mayor to convene a special session of the county legislative body for emergency purposes. - Amends TCA Title 5 and Title 6SB 2270 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
increases from 48 to 72 hours, the time within which the county legislative body must convene after the filing of an application by the county mayor for such convening based on the public necessity requiring it in the maSB 2269 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Alcoholic Beverages - As enacted, changes present law concerning common ownership of entities involved in the alcoholic beverages industry. - Amends TCA Title 57. Companion bill has been assigned Public Chapter Number 91SB 2163 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Workers Compensation - As enacted, adds a requirement that an award of attorneys' fees and costs incurred when an employer unreasonably denies a workers' compensation claim or unreasonably fails to timely initiate any ofSB 1981 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Signed by Governor.
allows up to five days' leave for any eligible employee who is a foster parent or kinship caregiver regarding appearances in court or counseling sessions related to the placement of the foster child. - Amends TCA Title 8SB 1925 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State & Local Government Committee
removes provision that allows speakers to alternatively appoint a senator or representative whose district was in a central business improvement district as of January 1, 1999, as ex officio board of directors member. - SB 1924 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State & Local Government Committee
requires a person to reside in the county at least 12 months prior to being eligible to be appointed to a county board of zoning appeals. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 12 and Title 13SB 1923 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State & Local Government Committee
reduces professional privilege tax from $400 to $200 per year for attorneys in tax years that begin on and after June 1, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 17SB 1842 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
requires the department of correction to keep a copy of each validated risk and needs assessment of each inmate under its supervision and control for the duration of the inmate's period of incarceration. - Amends TCA TitSB 1759 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
directs the department to submit a report on the feasibility and cost projections for creating and maintaining an implanted medical device registry available to each healthcare facility in this state to the speaker of thSB 2493 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Local Education Agencies - As enacted, requires that, in situations where an order of protection is issued to protect a student who is enrolled in a public school from another student in the same school, the school princSB 2285 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026
Signed by Governor.
Alcoholic Beverages - As enacted, revises law relative to alcoholic beverages. - Amends TCA Title 57. Companion bill has been assigned Public Chapter Number 999 by the Secretary of StateSB 2019 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026
Companion House Bill substituted
Real Property - As enacted, authorizes a tax increment agency to enter into a taxpayer agreement relative to a plan area after obtaining a written statement executed by each holder of an existing, previously recorded morSB 1760 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Open Meetings - As enacted, authorizes local governmental bodies to conduct certain community meetings via electronic means of communication. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8, Chapter 44. SB1944 has beeSB 1944 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2026
Signed by Governor.
creates an offense for using or selling an individual's personal identifying information obtained from a governmental entity for commercial use, punishable as a Class B misdemeanor. -SB 1689 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Criminal Offenses - As enacted, specifies that, in regard to the criminal offense of desecration of a venerated object, "desecrate" includes, but is not limited to, the removal of objects from a place of burial by a persSB 1841 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Election Laws - As enacted, authorizes, if a candidate changes treasurers and notifies the registry of election finance of the change, the candidate to continue to use print communication that includes the identificationSB 1757 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
requires the registry of election finance to provide a nonexclusive list of the various categories of contributions that constitute in-kind contributions requiring disclosure to each member of the general assembly at theSB 1756 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
authorizes a retail alcohol licensee in a terminal building of a commercial air carrier airport to offer complimentary tastings for samples of the products it sells. - Amends TCA Title 57SB 1688 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
requires that a health plan, or an insurer offering a health plan, include coverage for clinical genetic testing for an inherited gene mutation for an individual with a personal or family history of cancer that is recommSB 1626 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Employees, Employers - As enacted, generally requires, beginning July 1, 2026, all state and local governmental employers to verify the work authorization status of each prospective employee through the federal E-Verify SB 1922 · this session · introduced Jan 15, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Drugs, Synthetic or Analogue - As enacted, enacts the "Nitrous Oxide Abuse Prevention and Retail Sale Prohibition Act"; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 57, Chapter 7; Title 63 and Title 67, Chapter 4,SB 1843 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2026
Signed by Governor.
urges the department to allocate a minimum of $16,000 annually in vocational rehabilitation funds for the purpose of supporting accessible information services for blind persons in this state. - Amends TCA Title 4 and TiSB 1621 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Alcoholic Beverages - As enacted, establishes new premier type tourist resorts, restaurants, community theaters, clubs, retirement centers, premises, and commercial passenger boat companies that can offer liquor by the dSB 1620 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2026
Signed by Governor.
Election Laws - As enacted, makes various changes to election laws, including, but not limited to, requiring certain reimbursements to county election commissions for primary elections to be processed in the same manner SB 1619 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2026
Signed by Governor.
Agriculture - As enacted, makes various changes relative to the regulation of hemp-derived cannabinoid products. - Amends TCA Title 1, Chapter 3; Title 39; Title 43, Chapter 27; Title 53; Title 57, Chapter 7 and Title 67SB 1761 · this session · introduced Jan 12, 2026
Signed by Governor.
Campaigns and Campaign Finance - As enacted, authorizes the executive director of or an attorney employed by the bureau of ethics and campaign finance to conduct a training program for members of the bureau and TennesseeSB 1691 · this session · introduced Jan 12, 2026
Signed by Governor.
defines the terms "serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function" and "lethal fetal anomaly"; specifies that a physician does not commit the offense of criminal abortion if, under cerSB 1425 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Insurance, Health, Accident - As enacted, revises present law relative to 340B entities. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 56. SB1414 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 404 by the Secretary of StateSB 1414 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025
Signed by Governor.
Alcoholic Beverage Commission - As enacted, provides for the regulation of the manufacturing, supplying, wholesale distribution, and retail sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products by the commission and department of reSB 1413 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Charitable Institutions - As enacted, establishes a five-day period after the effective date of this act during which a nonprofit organization may apply to operate a charitable gaming event during the annual period beginSB 941 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025
Signed by Governor.
Medical Occupations - As enacted, authorizes a healthcare provider’s licensing board to issue a license subject to a private advocacy order that requires the applicant to participate in a peer assistance program approvedSB 359 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025
Signed by Governor.
Real Property - As enacted, specifies certain persons who may submit electronic records for registration with a register of deeds that accepts electronic records under the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act; SB 1230 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Companion House Bill substituted
Abortion - As enacted, clarifies the term "serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function" as used in present law provisions relative to criminal abortion. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title SB 1004 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Signed by Governor.
Alcoholic Beverages - As enacted, expands the immunity from prosecution when seeking medical assistance for a person experiencing, or believed to be experiencing, an overdose to include alcohol-related offenses; clarifieSB 940 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Signed by Governor.
authorizes local governments to create local boards for the purpose of permitting retailers of hemp-derived cannabinoid products. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 43, Chapter 27SB 770 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
decreases from 30 to 21 days, the amount of time each insurer of personal risk insurance must file with the commissioner of commerce and insurance before the proposed effective date of all rates, supplementary rate inforSB 711 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
requires state and local taxes and fees be excluded from the calculation of interchange fees by payment card networks for electronic payment transactions. - Amends TCA Title 67SB 370 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
authorizes a local government having a population of 100,000 or more and having centralized purchasing with a full-time purchasing agent to use any project delivery method that the local government determines most effectSB 307 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
General Assembly, Directed Studies - As enacted, requires TACIR to study the economic impact that the cosmetology and barbering professions have in this state; upon completion of the study, requires TACIR to report its fSB 939 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
Companion House Bill substituted
requires 10 percent of the excess proceeds from a delinquent property tax sale to be used for tax relief for homeowners who are elderly low-income, disabled, or a disabled veteran or widow of a disabled veteran. - AmendsSB 775 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
adds a 5 percent penalty on delinquent property taxes with the penalty to be used to provide tax relief for the homeowners who are elderly low-income, disabled, or a disabled veteran or widow of a disabled veteran. - AmeSB 774 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Public Property - As enacted, clarifies exception to when a state entity must advertise for leasing space when the entity has requirements that are special and unique. - Amends TCA Section 12-2-114. Companion bill has beSB 625 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
Companion House Bill substituted
Public Records - As enacted, requires the office of open records counsel to facilitate the convening of meetings of the advisory committee on open government, including selecting a date for the required annual meeting inSB 623 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
Signed by Governor.
establishes the scope of practice for anesthesiologist assistants, subject to regulatory oversight by the board of medical examiners as part of such practice. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63 and Title 68SB 461 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
reallocates the increase in the rate of sales and use tax from 6 percent to 7 percent pursuant to Chapter 856 of the Public Acts of 2002 by apportioning 4.6030 percent of such increase to municipalities. - Amends TCA SecSB 177 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates the offense of knowingly engaging in conduct that places a child in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or mental impairment by exposing the child to fentanyl, carSB 1415 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Planning, Public - As enacted, specifies that the vesting period established for a construction project or development plan does not expire because of pending litigation challenging a permit; specifies that the vesting pSB 773 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2025
Signed by Governor.
removes the condition that a taxpayer or owner must obtain consent of the assessor of property before appealing the valuation of industrial and commercial real and tangible personal property directly to the state board oSB 771 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State & Local Gov't. Committee
requires local governments to obtain, when possible, three written quotations for purchases costing less than the threshold established pursuant to law but more than 40 percent of such threshold, or some lower amount as SB 369 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
changes from March 1 to February 15 the date by which the executive director of the commission must file an annual report concerning rules promulgated during the prior year with the appropriate standing committees of theSB 309 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
prohibits an organization or entity receiving financial assistance from this state for programs or activities from denying benefits to, excluding from participation in, or discriminating against a person otherwise eligibSB 305 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2025
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Campaigns and Campaign Finance - As enacted, makes various changes to campaign finance laws and related laws. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3 and Title 67. SB0229 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 415 by the SecretarSB 229 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2025
Signed by Governor.
extends from five to 10 days the amount of time a law enforcement officer has to file a written informational statement with the county court clerk after taking possession of illicit intoxicating liquors. - Amends TCA TiSB 176 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Taxes, Hotel Motel - As enacted, revises present law relative to the privilege tax upon the privilege of occupancy in a hotel levied by municipalities. - Amends TCA Title 7 and Title 67. SB0629 has been assigned Public CSB 629 · this session · introduced Jan 31, 2025
Signed by Governor.
Public Officials - As enacted, prohibits an individual holding an elected office of a local government from holding another elected office in this state at the same time; grandfathers individuals holding more than one ofSB 624 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2025
Companion House Bill substituted
Alcoholic Beverage Commission - As enacted, requires a law enforcement agency to provide records related to an accident, the persons involved in such accident, and persons involved in providing or selling alcoholic beverSB 622 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2025
Companion House Bill substituted
regulates retail vapor product stores and makes various changes to provisions regarding youth access to tobacco, smoking hemp, and vapor products. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15 and Title 43, Chapter 27, PartSB 562 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
enacts the "Freedom to Grow Our Tennessee Families Act." - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title 71SB 463 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
requires the officers of a party to file with the secretary of state and with the coordinator of elections a copy of the rules under which the party and its subdivisions operate within 15 days, instead of 30 days, followSB 366 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
requires TACIR to study transportation user fee alternatives and submit its recommendations to the chair of the committee in the house of representatives with jurisdiction over transportation issues, the chair of the traSB 549 · this session · introduced Jan 29, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
specifies that an impermissible indirect gift to candidates for public office and certain officials and their family members includes, but is not limited to, a gift provided by an entity that is related to, and its businSB 548 · this session · introduced Jan 29, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
adds the legislative librarian as a party to which the department of health must submit an annual report based on data received by a county or district health department that operates a needle and hypodermic syringe exchSB 460 · this session · introduced Jan 29, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
requires a person who employs an unemancipated minor and who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that the minor has been subjected to child sexual abuse or attempted child sexual abuse in the course of the minor’s eSB 361 · this session · introduced Jan 29, 2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Election Laws - As enacted, revises present law relative to voting and county election commissions, such as requiring the commission to publish a notice of the location of the provisional counting board, prohibiting the SB 626 · this session · introduced Jan 28, 2025
Signed by Governor.
Campaigns and Campaign Finance - As enacted, revises present law to designate as a political campaign committee for purposes of reporting expenditures pursuant to campaign finance laws a corporation that uses corporate fSB 621 · this session · introduced Jan 28, 2025
Signed by Governor.
Election Laws - As enacted, authorizes nominees to fill a vacancy for a judge, district attorney general, or public defender occurring later than 180 days before the qualifying deadline, to be selected by statewide politSB 367 · this session · introduced Jan 28, 2025
Signed by Governor.
Secretary of State - As enacted, clarifies that administrative dissolution is permitted for certain entities if the entity files a signed document with the secretary of state knowing that it contained materially false inSB 306 · this session · introduced Jan 28, 2025
Signed by Governor.
Holidays and Days of Special Observance - As enacted, designates the month of November as "Diabetes Awareness Month." - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2, Part 1. Companion bill has been assigned Public Chapter Number 139 bSB 462 · this session · introduced Jan 27, 2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
reduces, from 30 days to 14 days, the period of time within which a licensing board that assesses discipline or a penalty against a healthcare provider for a violation of pain management rules must notify the department SB 363 · this session · introduced Jan 27, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
requires TACIR to study the economic impact that the cosmetology and barbering professions have in this state; upon completion of the study, requires TACIR to report its findings and recommendations, including any proposSB 358 · this session · introduced Jan 27, 2025
Withdrawn.
Alcoholic Beverages - As enacted, establishes new premier type tourist resorts, urban park centers, and museums that can offer liquor by the drink; makes certain clarifications with regard to commercial airline travel clSB 308 · this session · introduced Jan 27, 2025
Signed by Governor.
Veterans - As enacted, enacts the "Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment (SAVE) Act." - Amends TCA Title 47 and Title 58. SB0362 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 223 by the Secretary of StateSB 362 · this session · introduced Jan 23, 2025
Signed by Governor.
Zoning - As enacted, makes certain changes to the powers and duties of county and municipal boards of zoning appeals. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 7. SB0365 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 363 by the Secretary SB 365 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2025
Signed by Governor.
requires the department of economic and community development to submit an annual report to certain legislative committees that includes the names of the municipalities involved in the creation of an authority in the priSB 628 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
repeals the "Tennessee Community Schools Act"; enacts the "Tennessee Full Service Community Schools Act." - Amends TCA Title 49SB 364 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
prohibits the construction of correctional facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes in areas designated as 100-year flood plains; applies to all applications for construction permits submitted on or after July 1, 2025. -SB 360 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
repeals the professional privilege tax for tax years that begin on and after June 1, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 17SB 397 · this session · introduced Jan 16, 2025
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
requires a local legislative body to approve an application for a proposed development without allowing public comment, if the legislative body determines that the proposed development is in substantial compliance with tSB 137 · this session · introduced Jan 15, 2025
Withdrawn.
Local Government, General - As enacted, authorizes a member of a local government's legislative body to participate in a scheduled meeting by electronic means if the member is dealing with a family or medical emergency, SB 136 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2025
Signed by Governor.
requires a tourism development authority to file its annual audit and report with the members of the general assembly who represent the municipality that granted permission to the authority to organize; authorizes the auSB 47 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
Utilities, Utility Districts - As enacted, authorizes the members of the board of directors of energy authorities formed under the Municipal Energy Authority Act to receive certain additional compensation for attendance SB 772 · this session · introduced Jan 13, 2025
Companion House Bill substituted
declares certain actions by a person advising, assisting, or consulting on veterans' benefits matters for compensation to be an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting trade or commerce and to be subject to the penSB 183 · this session · introduced Dec 30, 2024
Withdrawn.
removes the market value cap used for calculating property tax relief on the primary residence for disabled veterans who are eligible for property tax relief and requires the state to fully reimburse such veterans for loSB 368 · this session · introduced Dec 19, 2024
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

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