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Latest Action: 02/15/2007 - Assigned to Subcommittee Industrial Impact of COM Bill TextProperty - Increases from three to four years time period owner must not have resided at transferred property to be exempt from residential property disclosure. - Amends TCA Title 66, Chapter 5. Fiscal Summary for *HB0629 / SB1024MINIMAL
Latest Action: 04/25/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Industrial Impact of Commerce of Commerce Committee Bill TextProperty - Decreases from three to two years time period owner must not have resided at transferred property to be exempt from residential property disclosure. - Amends TCA Title 66, Chapter 5. Fiscal Summary for *HB0682 / SB1335MINIMAL
Latest Action: 06/01/2007 - Public Chapter 244 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0587. Property - Specifies that seller of residential property must, prior to entering into a contract with the buyer, disclose in the contract itself or in writing the presence of any known exterior injection well and the results of any known percolation test or soil absorption rate. - Amends TCA Section 66-5-212. Fiscal Summary for HB0753 / *SB0587 MINIMAL Bill Summary for HB0753 / *SB0587 ON APRIL 23, 2007, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 753, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 requires the disclosure of the presence of any known exterior injection well. ON MAY 3, 2007, THE SENATE SUBSTITUTED HOUSE BILL 753 FOR SENATE BILL 587, ADOPTED AMENDMENT #2, AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 753, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #2 requires the disclosure to be made in the contract or in writing, including acknowledgement [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/01/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 244 Bill TextCompanion Bill HB0753. Property - Specifies that seller of residential property must, prior to entering into a contract with the buyer, disclose in the contract itself or in writing the presence of any known exterior injection well and the results of any known percolation test or soil absorption rate. - Amends TCA Section 66-5-212. Fiscal Summary for *SB0587 / HB0753 MINIMAL Bill Summary for *SB0587 / HB0753 ON APRIL 23, 2007, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 753, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 requires the disclosure of the presence of any known exterior injection well. ON MAY 3, 2007, THE SENATE SUBSTITUTED HOUSE BILL 753 FOR SENATE BILL 587, ADOPTED AMENDMENT #2, AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 753, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #2 requires the disclosure to be made in the contract or in writing, including acknowledgement [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate C,L&A Comm. Bill TextProperty - Increases from three to four years time period owner must not have resided at transferred property to be exempt from residential property disclosure. - Amends TCA Title 66, Chapter 5. Fiscal Summary for SB1024 / *HB0629MINIMAL
Latest Action: 03/05/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate C,L&A Comm. Bill TextProperty - Decreases from three to two years time period owner must not have resided at transferred property to be exempt from residential property disclosure. - Amends TCA Title 66, Chapter 5. Fiscal Summary for SB1335 / *HB0682MINIMAL
Latest Action: 05/15/2007 - Public Chapter 116 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0541. Registers of Deeds - Authorizes affiant to attach document when registering affidavit of scrivener's error. - Amends TCA Section 66-22-101 and Section 66-24-101. Fiscal Summary for *HB0368 / SB0541 MINIMAL Bill Summary for *HB0368 / SB0541 Under present law, affidavits of scrivener's error and other affidavits in furtherance of identification and title to land may be registered with a county register of deeds. This bill specifies that the affiant in the case of any affidavit of scrivener's error may attach with the affidavit a document including a previously-recorded document with corrections made by the affiant.
Latest Action: 05/15/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 116 Bill TextCompanion Bill HB0368. Registers of Deeds - Authorizes affiant to attach document when registering affidavit of scrivener's error. - Amends TCA Section 66-22-101 and Section 66-24-101. Fiscal Summary for SB0541 / *HB0368 MINIMAL Bill Summary for SB0541 / *HB0368 Under present law, affidavits of scrivener's error and other affidavits in furtherance of identification and title to land may be registered with a county register of deeds. This bill specifies that the affiant in the case of any affidavit of scrivener's error may attach with the affidavit a document including a previously-recorded document with corrections made by the affiant.
Latest Action: 01/29/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Jud Comm. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB2806. Criminal Procedure - Subjects any real property used to commit a knowing violation of offense of animal fighting to forfeiture. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 7 and Title 39, Chapter 12, Part 2. Fiscal Summary for *SB2685 / HB2806Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *SB2685 / HB2806 Under this bill, any real property used to commit a violation of the offense of animal fighting would be subject to forfeiture to the state if the owner knew or should have known of the violation. The property will not be subject to forfeiture if: (1) The violation was committed without the knowledge or consent of the owner or interest holder of the property; or (2) The owner or interest holder acquired the property as a good faith purchaser for value or in a commercially reasonable manner [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/11/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 1067 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB2885. Landlord and Tenant - Expands the application of the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to all counties with a population of more than 68,000 by removing statutory exemptions for certain counties. - Amends TCA Title 66, Chapter 28. Fiscal Summary for *HB2746 / SB2885 Increase State Expenditures - $5,300 Each One-Day Meeting Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB2746 / SB2885 Under present law, the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act applies to all counties with populations of over 68,000 according to the 1970 and subsequent censuses except for Williamson, Washington, Rutherford, and Sullivan counties. This bill deletes this exemption and applies the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to all counties with populations of over 68,000 according to the 1970 and [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 727 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB4141. Property - Redefines "appraisal" and "appraisal report" under the "State Licensing and Certified Real Estate Appraisers Law." - Amends TCA Section 62-39-102. Fiscal Summary for *HB4097 / SB4141Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB4097 / SB4141 Under present law, it is unlawful for anyone to solicit an appraisal assignment, or prepare an appraisal or an appraisal report relating to real estate or real property in this state, without first obtaining a real estate appraiser's license or certificate. Under present law, the following is an "appraisal" and therefore requires licensure or certification: a written or oral statement independently and impartially prepared by a state-licensed or state-certified appraiser setting forth an opinion as to the market value of an adequately described [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Public Chapter 727 Bill TextCompanion Bill HB4097. Property - Redefines "appraisal" and "appraisal report" under the "State Licensing and Certified Real Estate Appraisers Law." - Amends TCA Section 62-39-102. Fiscal Summary for SB4141 / *HB4097Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for SB4141 / *HB4097 Under present law, it is unlawful for anyone to solicit an appraisal assignment, or prepare an appraisal or an appraisal report relating to real estate or real property in this state, without first obtaining a real estate appraiser's license or certificate. Under present law, the following is an "appraisal" and therefore requires licensure or certification: a written or oral statement independently and impartially prepared by a state-licensed or state-certified appraiser setting forth an opinion as to the market value of an adequately described [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/09/2008 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Budget of Finance, Ways and Means of Finance, Ways & Means Committee Bill TextCompanion Bill SB4056. Taxes - Levies a tax on property or service at spallation neutron facility that is leased. - Amends TCA Section 67-6-384. Fiscal Summary for *HB4000 / SB4056Increase State Revenue - $474,000 Increase Local Revenue - $152,400 Bill Summary for *HB4000 / SB4056 Present law exempts from sales and use tax the following property and services with respect to a spallation neutron source facility that is funded by the United States government or instrumentality thereof, not funded with any state funds, and located at a national laboratory: (1) Property that becomes a component part of or is used exclusively in the operation or repair of the facility; (2) Services, materials, or items furnished or supplied to the facility and used exclusively in the operation of the facility; and (3) Property, services, [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/08/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Tax Sub Committee of F,W&M. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB4000. Taxes - Levies a tax on property or service at spallation neutron facility that is leased. - Amends TCA Section 67-6-384. Fiscal Summary for SB4056 / *HB4000Increase State Revenue - $474,000 Increase Local Revenue - $152,400 Bill Summary for SB4056 / *HB4000 Present law exempts from sales and use tax the following property and services with respect to a spallation neutron source facility that is funded by the United States government or instrumentality thereof, not funded with any state funds, and located at a national laboratory: (1) Property that becomes a component part of or is used exclusively in the operation or repair of the facility; (2) Services, materials, or items furnished or supplied to the facility and used exclusively in the operation of the facility; and (3) Property, services, [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Assigned to Subcommittee Civil Practice and Procedure of JUD Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3515. Property - Prohibits the enforcement of private covenants that prohibit the use of window air conditioners and other reasonable means of cooling during a declared heat emergency. - Amends TCA Title 58; Title 66 and Title 68. Fiscal Summary for HB3331 / *SB3515MINIMAL Bill Summary for HB3331 / *SB3515 This bill authorizes the governor, the commissioner of health, or any county or municipality to authorize the safe use of window air conditioners in dwellings that house vulnerable persons during a declared heat emergency. This bill prohibits the enforcement of private covenants that prohibit the use of window air conditioners and other reasonable means of cooling during a declared heat emergency. This bill creates a cause of action whereby any vulnerable person, tenant, or property owner who is aggrieved by [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/06/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 1027 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3048. Codes - Increases from $50.00 to $200 the maximum weekly rental amount for renter to qualify as tenant who has standing to file complaint for violation of state's minimum health standards for rental premises; authorizes third party complaint filings; revises other various provisions regarding premises unfit for habitation. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 111. Fiscal Summary for HB3083 / *SB3048Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Revenue - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB3083 / *SB3048 Under present law, a tenant may file a complaint for a violation of the state's minimum health standards for rental premises. To be considered a "tenant," a person's rental payments must not exceed $50.[...] show full description
Latest Action: 01/29/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate C,L&A Comm. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB3331. Property - Prohibits the enforcement of private covenants that prohibit the use of window air conditioners and other reasonable means of cooling during a declared heat emergency. - Amends TCA Title 58; Title 66 and Title 68. Fiscal Summary for *SB3515 / HB3331MINIMAL Bill Summary for *SB3515 / HB3331 This bill authorizes the governor, the commissioner of health, or any county or municipality to authorize the safe use of window air conditioners in dwellings that house vulnerable persons during a declared heat emergency. This bill prohibits the enforcement of private covenants that prohibit the use of window air conditioners and other reasonable means of cooling during a declared heat emergency. This bill creates a cause of action whereby any vulnerable person, tenant, or property owner who is aggrieved by [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/06/2008 - Public Chapter 1027 Bill TextCompanion Bill HB3083. Codes - Increases from $50.00 to $200 the maximum weekly rental amount for renter to qualify as tenant who has standing to file complaint for violation of state's minimum health standards for rental premises; authorizes third party complaint filings; revises other various provisions regarding premises unfit for habitation. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 111. Fiscal Summary for *SB3048 / HB3083Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Revenue - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *SB3048 / HB3083 Under present law, a tenant may file a complaint for a violation of the state's minimum health standards for rental premises. To be considered a "tenant," a person's rental payments must not exceed $50.[...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Assigned to Subcommittee Criminal Practice and Procedure of JUD Bill TextCompanion Bill SB2685. Criminal Procedure - Subjects any real property used to commit a knowing violation of offense of animal fighting to forfeiture. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 7 and Title 39, Chapter 12, Part 2. Fiscal Summary for HB2806 / *SB2685Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB2806 / *SB2685 Under this bill, any real property used to commit a violation of the offense of animal fighting would be subject to forfeiture to the state if the owner knew or should have known of the violation. The property will not be subject to forfeiture if: (1) The violation was committed without the knowledge or consent of the owner or interest holder of the property; or (2) The owner or interest holder acquired the property as a good faith purchaser for value or in a commercially reasonable manner [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/11/2008 - Public Chapter 1067 Bill TextCompanion Bill HB2746. Landlord and Tenant - Expands the application of the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to all counties with a population of more than 68,000 by removing statutory exemptions for certain counties. - Amends TCA Title 66, Chapter 28. Fiscal Summary for SB2885 / *HB2746 Increase State Expenditures - $5,300 Each One-Day Meeting Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for SB2885 / *HB2746 Under present law, the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act applies to all counties with populations of over 68,000 according to the 1970 and subsequent censuses except for Williamson, Washington, Rutherford, and Sullivan counties. This bill deletes this exemption and applies the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to all counties with populations of over 68,000 according to the 1970 and [...] show full description
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