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Latest Action: 05/02/2008 - Enrolled and ready for signatures Bill TextCompanion Bill HB3889. Ethics - Extends reporting deadline of special joint study committee on ethics from March 1, 2008, to May 1, 2008; revises lobbyist gift prohibition in regard to goody bags, exhibition promotional items, and meals provided in conjunction with certain conferences. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 8 and Chapter 571 of the Public Acts of 2007. Fiscal Summary for *SB3917 / HB3889MINIMAL Bill Summary for *SB3917 / HB3889 ON APRIL 28, 2008, THE HOUSE SUBSTITUTED SENATE BILL 3917 FOR HOUSE BILL 3889, ADOPTED AMENDMENT #3, AND PASSED SENATE BILL 3917, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #3 revises present law regarding gifts by lobbyists and employers of lobbyists. Subject to certain exceptions, present law generally prohibits any employer of a lobbyist or lobbyist from providing a gift to a candidate for [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - Companion Senate Bill Substituted Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3917. Ethics - Extends reporting deadline of special joint study committee on ethics from March 1, 2008, to May 1, 2008; revises lobbyist gift prohibition in regard to goody bags, exhibition promotional items, and meals provided in conjunction with certain conferences. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 8 and Chapter 571 of the Public Acts of 2007. Fiscal Summary for HB3889 / *SB3917MINIMAL Bill Summary for HB3889 / *SB3917 ON APRIL 28, 2008, THE HOUSE SUBSTITUTED SENATE BILL 3917 FOR HOUSE BILL 3889, ADOPTED AMENDMENT #3, AND PASSED SENATE BILL 3917, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #3 revises present law regarding gifts by lobbyists and employers of lobbyists. Subject to certain exceptions, present law generally prohibits any employer of a lobbyist or lobbyist from providing a gift to a candidate for [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Assigned to Subcommittee Budget of FW&M Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0084. Appropriations - Restricts the ability of the executive branch to expend funds not specifically appropriated within the appropriations act. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4. Fiscal Summary for HB1647 / *SB0084Increase State Expenditures - Exceeds $1,000,000 Other Fiscal Impact - The fiscal impact of this bill is dependent upon the General Assembly convening for special sessions to make appropriations for certain expansion funds or for approving the shift of funds among departments that share functions related to providing public benefits. If such special sessions were held, the increase to state expenditures is estimated to be $100,000 per week. If the General Assembly elected to not convene for such special sessions, the fiscal impact is two-fold: First, some expansion funds would be held in reserve until the General Assembly appropriates such funding [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 625 Bill TextAppropriations - Provides that any unexpended appropriations made from the state general fund to the Tennessee intercollegiate state legislature foundation will not revert to the general fund prior to June 30, 2012, instead of prior to June 30, 2000. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 3, Part 20. Fiscal Summary for *HB2341 / SB2317 Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 02/27/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Finance, Ways and Means Comm. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB1647. Appropriations - Restricts the ability of the executive branch to expend funds not specifically appropriated within the appropriations act. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4. Fiscal Summary for *SB0084 / HB1647Increase State Expenditures - Exceeds $1,000,000 Other Fiscal Impact - The fiscal impact of this bill is dependent upon the General Assembly convening for special sessions to make appropriations for certain expansion funds or for approving the shift of funds among departments that share functions related to providing public benefits. If such special sessions were held, the increase to state expenditures is estimated to be $100,000 per week. If the General Assembly elected to not convene for such special sessions, the fiscal impact is two-fold: First, some expansion funds would be held in reserve until the General Assembly appropriates such funding [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Public Chapter 625 Bill TextAppropriations - Provides that any unexpended appropriations made from the state general fund to the Tennessee intercollegiate state legislature foundation will not revert to the general fund prior to June 30, 2012, instead of prior to June 30, 2000. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 3, Part 20. Fiscal Summary for SB2317 / *HB2341 Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 02/26/2007 - Assigned to Subcommittee Criminal Practice and Procedure of JUD Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0635. Criminal Procedure - Directs that house and senate judiciary committees should study application of death penalty in Tennessee; provides for moratorium on executions until study results are presented to the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2. Fiscal Summary for HB1357 / *SB0635Increase State Expenditures - Net Impact - $7,000 / Incarceration* $5,200 Each One Day Meeting Bill Summary for HB1357 / *SB0635 This bill places a moratorium on carrying out the death sentence, but not sentencing persons to death, from the date that this bill becomes a law through April 15, 2008. This bill requires the house and senate judiciary committees to study a defendant's access to justice and other implications of death penalty trials and to submit a report to the governor and the general [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB1357. Criminal Procedure - Directs that house and senate judiciary committees should study application of death penalty in Tennessee; provides for moratorium on executions until study results are presented to the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2. Fiscal Summary for *SB0635 / HB1357Increase State Expenditures - Net Impact - $7,000 / Incarceration* $5,200 Each One Day Meeting Bill Summary for *SB0635 / HB1357 This bill places a moratorium on carrying out the death sentence, but not sentencing persons to death, from the date that this bill becomes a law through April 15, 2008. This bill requires the house and senate judiciary committees to study a defendant's access to justice and other implications of death penalty trials and to submit a report to the governor and the general [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/15/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Government Operations for review--State & Local Bill TextElection Laws - Enacts the "Voter-Owned Elections Act of 2007"; specifies that all gubernatorial, general assembly, and local elections will be publicly financed. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 10. Fiscal Summary for *HB1490Increase State Expenditures: Registry of Election Finance - Exceeds $400,000 One-Time Exceeds $1,000,000 Recurring Tennessee Democracy Fund - Exceeds $20,000,000 Bill Summary for *HB1490 This bill creates a voluntary system for public funding of political campaigns for the general assembly, governor, and local offices. The public funding would be available to candidates for the general assembly and local offices beginning in 2008 and to candidates for governor beginning in 2010. This bill creates a special, dedicated fund, "The Tennessee Democracy Fund," to be administered by the registry of election finance. The fund will include money from unspent fund revenues from participating candidates,[...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/30/2007 - Public Chapter 61 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0265. Fines and Penalties - Requires the fiscal review committee to report to the general assembly every five years regarding the dollar amount that fines imposed for criminal offenses would be if adjusted to reflect the previous five years' cost of living increases. - Amends TCA Section 40-35-111. Fiscal Summary for *HB0225 / SB0265Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB0225 / SB0265 This bill requires the commissioner of finance and administration to report every five years to the chief clerks of the house and the senate the percentage of change in the consumer price index and inform the general assembly what the statutory minimum and maximum fines for misdemeanors and felonies would be if adjusted to reflect the compounded cost-of-living increases during each five-year period. ON MARCH [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Signed by Senate Speaker Bill TextDistrict Attorneys - Authorizes appointment of a committee to meet with a like committee of the house to consider removal of William E. Gibson from the office of District Attorney General of the Thirteenth Judicial District. - Fiscal Summary for *SR0247Not Available Bill Summary for *SR0247 ON APRIL 10, 2008, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENTS #1 AND #2 AND ADOPTED SENATE RESOLUTION 247, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 clarifies the preamble to reflect that Mr. Gibson's suspension from the practice of law was temporary. AMENDMENT #2 specifies that proceedings will be commenced to determine whether cause exists to remove Mr. Gibson from office.
Latest Action: 04/22/2008 - Signed by House Speaker Bill TextLottery, Charitable - Approves 2008-2009 501(c)(3) annual events by the house of representatives. - Fiscal Summary for *HR0271Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Withdrawn. Bill TextLottery, Charitable - Approves 2008-2009 501(c)(3) annual events by the house of representatives. - Fiscal Summary for HR0262Not Available
Latest Action: 04/17/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Jud Comm. Bill TextConstitutional Amendments - Proposes to amend Article VI, Section 14, to provide that the general assembly shall prescribe by law the maximum fine that may, absent waiver, be assessed without a jury. - Fiscal Summary for *SJR0723Increase State Expenditures - $20,000 One-Time
Latest Action: 02/05/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate F,W&M Comm. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB3464. Appropriations - Restricts the ability of the executive branch to expend funds not specifically appropriated within the appropriations act. - Amends TCA Section 4-3-1016; Section 4-4-102 and Title 9, Chapter 4. Fiscal Summary for SB4059 / *HB3464Increase State Expenditures - Exceeds $1,000,000 Other Fiscal Impact - The fiscal impact of this bill is dependent upon the General Assembly convening for special sessions to make appropriations for certain expansion funds or for approving the shift of funds among departments that share functions related to providing public benefits. If such special sessions were held, the increase to state expenditures is estimated to be $100,000 per week. If the General Assembly elected to not convene for such special sessions, the fiscal impact is two-fold: First, some expansion funds would be held in reserve until the [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/07/2008 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. Bill TextGeneral Assembly - Requires meetings of committees of the general assembly in a regular committee room to be available through video streaming on the Web site of the general assembly at the time of such meeting. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 1 and Title 39. Fiscal Summary for HB4065 / *SB4093Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 02/13/2008 - Assigned to Subcommittee State Government of S&LG Bill TextCompanion Bill SB4128. General Assembly - Creates special committee to study laws and standards applicable to adult-oriented businesses. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51. Fiscal Summary for *HB4178 / SB4128Increase State Expenditures - $1,700/Each One-Day Meeting Bill Summary for *HB4178 / SB4128 This bill creates a committee to review the laws pertaining to adult-oriented establishments and the level of compliance with the laws. The committee would consist of the following eight members: (1) Two members of the senate, including at least one member of the judiciary committee, appointed by the speaker of the senate; (2) Two members of the house, including at least one member of the judiciary committee, appointed by the speaker of the house; (3) Two persons appointed by the governor; (4) A representative appointed [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/04/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Bill TextGeneral Assembly - Requires meetings of committees of the general assembly in a regular committee room to be available through video streaming on the Web site of the general assembly at the time of such meeting. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 1 and Title 39. Fiscal Summary for *SB4093 / HB4065Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 02/04/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Delayed Bill Comm Bill TextCompanion Bill HB4178. General Assembly - Creates special committee to study laws and standards applicable to adult-oriented businesses. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51. Fiscal Summary for SB4128 / *HB4178Increase State Expenditures - $1,700/Each One-Day Meeting Bill Summary for SB4128 / *HB4178 This bill creates a committee to review the laws pertaining to adult-oriented establishments and the level of compliance with the laws. The committee would consist of the following eight members: (1) Two members of the senate, including at least one member of the judiciary committee, appointed by the speaker of the senate; (2) Two members of the house, including at least one member of the judiciary committee, appointed by the speaker of the house; (3) Two persons appointed by the governor; (4) A representative appointed [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/12/2008 - Signed by Governor. Bill TextBudget Procedures - Authorizes transmittal of the governor's budget document to the general assembly on or before February 7, 2008. - Fiscal Summary for SJR0654Not Available
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