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Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Local Government of S&LG of State & Local Government Committee Bill TextCounty Government - Authorizes Shelby County to annually increase, by resolution, any or all county fees charged pursuant to general law or private act. - Fiscal Summary for HB1611 / *SB0745 Other Fiscal Impact - The provisions of this bill will result in a permissive increase in local government revenues to Shelby County only. The total amount of fee revenue collected by Shelby County in FY06 was approximately $5,400,000. As a result, each one percent increase in fee rates in Shelby County will result in an additional $54,000. Any such increase is permissive and the exact amount of such increase will depend on the CPI for the preceding year and the decisions of the Shelby County Commission.
Latest Action: 04/24/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Bill TextCounty Government - Authorizes Shelby County to annually increase, by resolution, any or all county fees charged pursuant to general law or private act. - Fiscal Summary for *SB0745 / HB1611 Other Fiscal Impact - The provisions of this bill will result in a permissive increase in local government revenues to Shelby County only. The total amount of fee revenue collected by Shelby County in FY06 was approximately $5,400,000. As a result, each one percent increase in fee rates in Shelby County will result in an additional $54,000. Any such increase is permissive and the exact amount of such increase will depend on the CPI for the preceding year and the decisions of the Shelby County Commission.
Latest Action: 06/19/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 362 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB2257. Environment and Conservation, Department of - Increases maximum amounts that may be charged for certain fees by promulgating authorities attached to department and makes numerous changes relative to environmental regulatory programs. - Amends amend TCA Title 60, Chapter 1; Title 68, Chapters 203, 212 and 215, Title 69, Chapters 3, 10 and 11. Fiscal Summary for *HB2310 / SB2257 Other Fiscal Impact - The bill authorizes the department to increase the cap on certain fees. However, there will be no actual increase in revenue until such fees are actually raised. The ability of the department to raise the fees will be dependent upon the ratio of appropriations by the state to the fee revenue derived by the department in accordance with T.C.A. §68-203-104(d). Because the level of state appropriations to the department and future decisions of the department [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/19/2007 - Public Chapter 362 Bill TextCompanion Bill HB2310. Environment and Conservation, Department of - Increases maximum amounts that may be charged for certain fees by promulgating authorities attached to department and makes numerous changes relative to environmental regulatory programs. - Amends amend TCA Title 60, Chapter 1; Title 68, Chapters 203, 212 and 215, Title 69, Chapters 3, 10 and 11. Fiscal Summary for SB2257 / *HB2310 Other Fiscal Impact - The bill authorizes the department to increase the cap on certain fees. However, there will be no actual increase in revenue until such fees are actually raised. The ability of the department to raise the fees will be dependent upon the ratio of appropriations by the state to the fee revenue derived by the department in accordance with T.C.A. §68-203-104(d). Because the level of state appropriations to the department and future decisions of the department [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Civil Practice and Procedure of Judiciary of Judiciary Committee Bill TextFees - Permits sheriff or constable to retain fee authorized for service of process if service is attempted but returned as unsuccessful. - Amends TCA Section 8-21-901. Fiscal Summary for *HB0936 / SB1165 Increase Local Govt. Revenues - Exceeds $100,000 Decrease Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 05/09/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Local Government of S&LG of State & Local Government Committee Bill TextFees - Sets the trustees compensation at .10 percent of the amount of state-shared taxes received from the state for distribution to municipalities. - Amends TCA Section 8-11-110 and Section 9-4-5301. Fiscal Summary for HB1769 / *SB1114 MINIMAL
Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Assigned to Subcommittee Public Transportation & Highways of TR Bill TextFees - Adds additional fees on the purchase of off-highway motor vehicles by certain persons to be used by the Tennessee wildlife resources agency for purposes including trail development and acquisition; trail maintenance; enforcement, safety, and education involving such vehicles; administration; and public awareness. - Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 70. Fiscal Summary for *HB2053Increase State Revenues - Exceeds $130,000/Earmarked within the Wildlife Fund for the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Program Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB2053 This bill creates additional fees for off-highway vehicles, with exceptions for vehicles that are used for certain purposes. The fees collected under this bill will be forwarded to the Tennessee wildlife resources agency (TWRA) for the purpose of funding specified aspects of an off-highway motor vehicle program. This bill creates an additional $50.00 registration [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/24/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Bill TextFees - Sets the trustees compensation at .10 percent of the amount of state-shared taxes received from the state for distribution to municipalities. - Amends TCA Section 8-11-110 and Section 9-4-5301. Fiscal Summary for *SB1114 / HB1769 MINIMAL
Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm. Bill TextFees - Permits sheriff or constable to retain fee authorized for service of process if service is attempted but returned as unsuccessful. - Amends TCA Section 8-21-901. Fiscal Summary for SB1165 / *HB0936 Increase Local Govt. Revenues - Exceeds $100,000 Decrease Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 04/24/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Domestic Relations of C&FA of Children and Family Affairs Committee Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0816. Marriage - Exempts nonresidents of Tennessee who have not completed a pre-marital preparation course from payment of $60.00 of the additional marriage license fee of $62.50 used to fund various domestic programs, if obtaining a marriage license in Claiborne County. - Amends TCA Section 36-6-413. Fiscal Summary for HB2055 / *SB0816(Corrected) Decrease State Revenues - Less than $10,000/Earmarked as follows: Department of Childrens Services 25.00% Department of Education 6.67% AOC-Divorcing Parents Fund 11.67% Office of Criminal Justice - F&A 12.50% Tennessee Disability Coalition 34.17% Tennessee CASA 5.00% National Assoc. of Social Workers 5.00% Bill Summary for HB2055 / *SB0816 This bill exempts nonresidents married in Claiborne [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 02/13/2008 - Assigned to Subcommittee Environment of CON Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3526. Fees - Repeals Reelfoot preservation permit fees. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 2, Part 2. Fiscal Summary for HB4093 / *SB3526 Decrease State Revenue - $335,200/Wildlife Resources Fund Bill Summary for HB4093 / *SB3526 Under present law, the fee for fishing permits for Reelfoot preservation is $2.00 for a daily permit, $10.00 for an annual permit, and $6.00 for a three-day permit. All funds derived from the sale of the Reelfoot preservation permit are designated as set aside for the exclusive use of acquiring and maintaining lands around Reelfoot Lake. This bill removes the fees for Reelfoot preservation permits.
Latest Action: 06/11/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 1078 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB4151. Probation and Parole - Establishes procedure for converting unpaid probation and parole fees into a civil judgment. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 28, Part 2. Fiscal Summary for *HB4107 / SB4151 Increase State Revenue - Net Impact - $315,100/Probation & Parole Supervision Fee Account Bill Summary for *HB4107 / SB4151 PRESENT LAW Under present law: (1) Each sex offender who is to be considered for probation or any other alternative sentencing must submit to an evaluation for treatment, risk potential, procedures required for monitoring of behavior to protect victims and potential victims, and an identification. The offender is responsible for the expenses of the evaluation and identification, based on ability to pay; (2) Any person who is placed on parole, any person who [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/11/2008 - Public Chapter 1078 Bill TextCompanion Bill HB4107. Probation and Parole - Establishes procedure for converting unpaid probation and parole fees into a civil judgment. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 28, Part 2. Fiscal Summary for SB4151 / *HB4107 Increase State Revenue - Net Impact - $315,100/Probation & Parole Supervision Fee Account Bill Summary for SB4151 / *HB4107 PRESENT LAW Under present law: (1) Each sex offender who is to be considered for probation or any other alternative sentencing must submit to an evaluation for treatment, risk potential, procedures required for monitoring of behavior to protect victims and potential victims, and an identification. The offender is responsible for the expenses of the evaluation and identification, based on ability to pay; (2) Any person who is placed on parole, any person who [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 788 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3255. Banks and Financial Institutions - Authorizes financial institutions to file with the appropriate court a notice of refusal to comply with a subpoena for financial information. - Amends TCA Title 45, Chapter 10. Fiscal Summary for HB3736 / *SB3255MINIMAL Bill Summary for HB3736 / *SB3255 The Financial Records Privacy Act provides that in all judicial proceedings the reasonable expenses of a financial institution in producing records in response to a subpoena will be taxed as costs, without regard to the amount of any bond, and in all other instances, the issuer of the subpoena must pay the financial institution's reasonable expenses incurred in complying with the subpoena. This bill adds that the financial institution may additionally recover from the subpoena issuer any expenses incurred by the financial institution,[...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/20/2008 - Assigned to Subcommittee Local Government of S&LG Bill TextFees - Exempts from the County Powers Relief Act any county in which at least 51 percent of the real property is owned by the federal government and dedicated as a national forest; such limitation is applicable to Polk County; the Act authorize counties to levy a privilege tax on persons and entities engaged in the residential development of property. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 29. Fiscal Summary for HB3402 / *SB2774 Forego Local Govt. Revenue - Exceeds $375,000
Latest Action: 02/20/2008 - Assigned to Subcommittee Local Government of S&LG Bill TextFees - Exempts from the County Powers Relief Act any county in which at least 51 percent of the real property is owned by the federal government and dedicated as a national forest; such limitation is applicable to Polk County; the Act authorize counties to levy a privilege tax on persons and entities engaged in the residential development of property. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 29. Fiscal Summary for HB3403 / *SB3825Forego Local Govt. Revenue - Exceeds $375,000
Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 787 Bill TextFees - Sets at one cent per ton the inspection fee for distillers' wet grains and distillers' by-products containing more than 75 percent moisture distributed without further processing to final purchaser's livestock, instead of applying 10 cent per ton fee that presently applies to commercial feed. - Amends TCA Section 44-6-109. Fiscal Summary for HB3349 / *SB3014Increase State Revenue - $4,800
Latest Action: 06/20/2008 - Public Chapter 1155 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3508. Billboards - Establishes process for permitting digital display outdoor advertising; requires addendum to an existing billboard permit in order to operate a changeable message sign with digital display in place of any existing permitted outdoor advertising device. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 21, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for *HB3259 / SB3508 Increase State Revenue - $52,500/Highway Fund/FY11-12 and Thereafter Bill Summary for *HB3259 / SB3508 ON MAY 13, 2008, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 3259, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill. Present law prohibits the construction, maintenance, use, erection, or operation of an outdoor advertising within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way and visible from the main traveled way of the interstate or primary [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/20/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 1155 Bill TextCompanion Bill HB3259. Billboards - Establishes process for permitting digital display outdoor advertising; requires addendum to an existing billboard permit in order to operate a changeable message sign with digital display in place of any existing permitted outdoor advertising device. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 21, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for SB3508 / *HB3259 Increase State Revenue - $52,500/Highway Fund/FY11-12 and Thereafter Bill Summary for SB3508 / *HB3259 ON MAY 13, 2008, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 3259, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill. Present law prohibits the construction, maintenance, use, erection, or operation of an outdoor advertising within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way and visible from the main traveled way of the interstate or primary [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/06/2008 - Public Chapter 1047 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3380. Fees - Specifies that court may assess fees for continuance of court case to one or more parties, if multiple litigants request a continuance. - Amends TCA Section 8-21-401. Fiscal Summary for *HB3199 / SB3380MINIMAL Bill Summary for *HB3199 / SB3380 Present law requires a court clerk to charge a fee of $5.00 for each requested continuance in any court. The clerk must also charge a $2.00 courtroom security enhancement fee to be used for providing and enhancing the security of court facilities in the county. The fees for continuances are taxed at the judge's discretion and collected at the conclusion of the case. If multiple litigants request a continuance, the judge may assess these fees to one or more parties. This bill revises the above provision to require that the fees be taxed against the party requesting the [...] show full description
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