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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: 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: 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: 04/27/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 33 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0266. Energy - Authorizes the governor, utilizing the resources of certain state departments and agencies, to develop a comprehensive state energy conservation plan. - Fiscal Summary for *HB0224 / SB0266 Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB0224 / SB0266 ON APRIL 2, 2007, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 266, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 authorizes the governor to utilize the resources of the Tennessee regulatory authority, in addition to the resources of the departments of agriculture, economic and community development, and environment and conservation in developing the state energy conservation plan. This amendment replaces the deadlines for submitting the state energy conservation plan to the general assembly and implementing the plan with a requirement that the plan [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/27/2007 - Public Chapter 33 Bill TextCompanion Bill HB0224. Energy - Authorizes the governor, utilizing the resources of certain state departments and agencies, to develop a comprehensive state energy conservation plan. - Fiscal Summary for SB0266 / *HB0224 Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for SB0266 / *HB0224 ON APRIL 2, 2007, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 266, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 authorizes the governor to utilize the resources of the Tennessee regulatory authority, in addition to the resources of the departments of agriculture, economic and community development, and environment and conservation in developing the state energy conservation plan. This amendment replaces the deadlines for submitting the state energy conservation plan to the general assembly and implementing the plan with a requirement that the plan [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/23/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 129 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB1597. Firearms and Ammunition - Prohibits the state, political subdivisions, and public officials from prohibiting or imposing additional restrictions on the lawful possession, transfer, sale, transport, carrying, storage, display, or use of firearms and ammunition during a state of emergency, major disaster, or natural disaster. - Amends TCA Section 58-2-107. Fiscal Summary for HB1285 / *SB1597Decrease State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB1285 / *SB1597 Present law authorizes the governor to take certain executive actions during a state of emergency, including commandeering any private property that the governor finds necessary to cope with the emergency and suspending or limiting the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, and combustibles. This bill removes [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/23/2007 - Public Chapter 129 Bill TextCompanion Bill HB1285. Firearms and Ammunition - Prohibits the state, political subdivisions, and public officials from prohibiting or imposing additional restrictions on the lawful possession, transfer, sale, transport, carrying, storage, display, or use of firearms and ammunition during a state of emergency, major disaster, or natural disaster. - Amends TCA Section 58-2-107. Fiscal Summary for *SB1597 / HB1285Decrease State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *SB1597 / HB1285 Present law authorizes the governor to take certain executive actions during a state of emergency, including commandeering any private property that the governor finds necessary to cope with the emergency and suspending or limiting the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, and combustibles. This bill removes [...] show full description
Latest Action: 01/23/2007 - Signed by Governor. Bill TextGeneral Assembly, Joint Conventions - Provides for counting votes and declaring results of November 2006 election for governor during joint convention to elect comptroller and state treasurer on January 10, 2007. - Fiscal Summary for HJR0001Not Available
Latest Action: 02/26/2007 - Assigned to Subcommittee Criminal Practice and Procedure of JUD Bill TextGovernor - Prohibits the governor or any state or local official from seizing private firearms or ammunition or otherwise limiting the lawful use of such firearms and ammunition during a state of emergency. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 2, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for *HB0695 / SB1289Decrease State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 04/09/2007 - Re-Referred to Senate Calendar Comm. Bill TextGovernor - Prohibits the governor or any state or local official from seizing private firearms or ammunition or otherwise limiting the lawful use of such firearms and ammunition during a state of emergency. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 2, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for SB1289 / *HB0695Decrease State Expenditures - Not Significant
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Latest Action: 05/14/2008 - Placed on Subcommittee Calendar Budget of Finance, Ways and Means for 05/19/2008 Bill TextConstitutional Amendments - Provides for voter election of the lieutenant governor and the secretary of state; assigns certain qualifications and duties. - Fiscal Summary for *SJR0687Increase State Expenditures - $20,000/One-Time Bill Summary for *SJR0687 ON FEBRUARY 28, 2008, THE SENATE COMPLETED THE FIRST READING OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 687. ON MARCH 3, 2008, THE SENATE COMPLETED THE SECOND READING OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 687. ON MARCH 6, 2008, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND COMPLETED THE FIRST READING OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 687, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 requires the secretary of state to be elected independent from the slate that includes the governor and the lieutenant governor. This amendment clarifies that the lieutenant governor would be the governor's deputy and perform duties within the executive branch of government. ON MARCH 10, 2008, THE SENATE COMPLETED THE SECOND READING [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/17/2008 - Withdrawn. Bill TextGovernor - Urges governor to postpone construction of Conservation Hall at the Executive Residence. - Fiscal Summary for *HR0245Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 04/15/2008 - Signed by Governor. Bill TextMemorials, Government Officials - Urges governor to establish goal of reducing fuel consumption by at least 15 percent in state's vehicle fleet by June 30, 2010. - Fiscal Summary for *HJR0838Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 01/28/2008 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. Bill TextGovernor - Requires governor to submit legislation to revise TCA to reflect changes in governmental structure made by executive order. - Amends TCA Title 4. Fiscal Summary for HB3547 / *SB3190Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Action Deferred in Subcommittee Budget of Finance, Ways and Means to 2020 Bill TextGovernor - Requires all renovations of the executive residence be subject to laws pertaining to public contracts; land upon which the executive residence sits cannot be subdivided without approval of general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 23, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for *HB3020 / SB3726State Revenue - Net Impact - Not Significant State Expenditures - Net Impact - Not Significant
Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Action Deferred in Subcommittee Budget of Finance, Ways and Means to 2025 Bill TextGovernor - Prohibits renovations to executive residence exceeding appraised value of property. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 23, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for *HB3021 / SB3725Decrease State Expenditures - Less than $11,924,900/One-Time
Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Action Deferred in Subcommittee Budget of Finance, Ways and Means to 2030 Bill TextGovernor - Requires enhancements of the executive residence property funded by public moneys, except for renovations of the executive residence itself, shall be approved by joint resolution of the general assembly; requires that public funds alloted for such structural enhancements or additions be expended for the incarceration and treatment of persons convicted of sexual offenses against children instead of being used for the enhancement or addition. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 23, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for *HB3023 / SB3723Other Fiscal Impact - The fiscal impact of this bill is dependent upon action taken by the General Assembly. If the General Assembly approved by majority vote the expenditure of state funds for planned improvements at the Executive Residence, there would be no fiscal impact to this bill. If the General Assembly did not approve such expenditures by majority vote, an amount up to $5,125,000 would be prohibited from expenditure for planned improvements [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/13/2008 - Received from Senate, held on House desk. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB2742. Governor - Adds director of Title VI compliance commission as a member of governor's cabinet. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3. Fiscal Summary for SB3575 / *HB2742Increase State Expenditures - $72,100 Bill Summary for SB3575 / *HB2742 ON MAY 7, 2008, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 3575, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill to require the human rights commission to verify that all state governmental entities comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The full text of this amendment specifies the duties that the commission will assume in order to effectively monitor for Title VI compliance. This amendment requires the commission to develop a Title VI implementation plan with participation by protected beneficiaries for state governmental entities that are subject to [...] show full description
Latest Action: 01/23/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Bill TextGovernor - Requires enhancements of the executive residence property funded by public moneys, except for renovations of the executive residence itself, shall be approved by joint resolution of the general assembly; requires that public funds alloted for such structural enhancements or additions be expended for the incarceration and treatment of persons convicted of sexual offenses against children instead of being used for the enhancement or addition. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 23, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for SB3723 / *HB3023Other Fiscal Impact - The fiscal impact of this bill is dependent upon action taken by the General Assembly. If the General Assembly approved by majority vote the expenditure of state funds for planned improvements at the Executive Residence, there would be no fiscal impact to this bill. If the General Assembly did not approve such expenditures by majority vote, an amount up to $5,125,000 would be prohibited from expenditure for planned improvements [...] show full description
Latest Action: 01/23/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Bill TextGovernor - Prohibits renovations to executive residence exceeding appraised value of property. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 23, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for SB3725 / *HB3021Decrease State Expenditures - Less than $11,924,900/One-Time
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