HB4113

HB4113 Sponsored by Gary Odom
Also tagged in: Privacy, Confidentiality, Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement
Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 763

Bill Text

Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement - Clarifies that the attorney general's office may disclose otherwise confidential information when necessary in discharge of the duty to enforce or defend the Tennessee Tobacco Manufacturers' Escrow Fund Act, or in the course of a legal proceeding, including arbitration, related to that Act or the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. - Amends TCA Section 67-4-1028.

Fiscal Summary for *HB4113 / SB4157

MINIMAL


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Also tagged in: Privacy, Confidentiality, Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement
Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Public Chapter 763

Bill Text

Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement - Clarifies that the attorney general's office may disclose otherwise confidential information when necessary in discharge of the duty to enforce or defend the Tennessee Tobacco Manufacturers' Escrow Fund Act, or in the course of a legal proceeding, including arbitration, related to that Act or the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. - Amends TCA Section 67-4-1028.

Fiscal Summary for SB4157 / *HB4113

MINIMAL


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Also tagged in: Comptroller, State, Constitutional Amendments, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary Of State, Treasurer, State
Latest Action: 05/21/2007 - Held on desk.

Bill Text
Constitutional Amendments - Proposes statewide popular election of the lieutenant governor, attorney general and reporter, secretary of state, comptroller of the treasury, and state treasurer. - Fiscal Summary for *SJR0139Increase State Expenditures - $20,000 One-Time Bill Summary for *SJR0139 ON MAY 10, 2007, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #2 AND COMPLETED FIRST READING OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 139. AMENDMENT #1 requires the lieutenant governor to perform such duties as the governor assigns, in addition to the duties that the general assembly prescribes by law. This amendment adds a qualification requirement that the attorney general be licensed to practice law in Tennessee. Also, this amendment specifies that the attorney general will be constitutionally authorized to prosecute any criminal violation related to misuse of public office for financial gain. ON MAY 14, 2007, THE SENATE COMPLETED THE SECOND READING [...]

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Also tagged in: Capital Punishment
Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm.

Bill Text

Capital Punishment - Requires the attorney general and reporter to study the constitutional readiness of the state to carry out capital punishment in the state and present its findings to the speakers by October 1, 2007. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 16; Title 39 and Title 40.

Fiscal Summary for SB1184 / *HB0799

Increase State Expenditures - $ 26,400 One Time


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Also tagged in: Insurance Companies, Agents, Brokers, Policies, Physicians And Surgeons, Titles, Short
Latest Action: 02/14/2007 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

Bill Text
Companion Bill SB1258. Physicians and Surgeons - Enacts the "Patient and Physician Empowerment Act." - Amends TCA Title 47; Title 56 and Title 63. Fiscal Summary for *HB1078 / SB1258Increase State Expenditures - $472,000 Recurring $35,000 One-Time Other Fiscal Impact - There is no direct impact on health care costs to state and local government employee health plans. However, to the extent that joint bargaining by health care providers increased prices and health insurers passed on such costs to all health plans, total expenditures for state and local health care plans would increase significantly. Bill Summary for *HB1078 / SB1258 This bill authorizes independent health care providers to jointly negotiate with a health care insurer and engage in related joint activity regarding non-fee-related matters that affect patient care,[...]

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Also tagged in: Insurance Companies, Agents, Brokers, Policies, Physicians And Surgeons, Titles, Short
Latest Action: 03/16/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of C,L&A Comm.

Bill Text
Companion Bill HB1078. Physicians and Surgeons - Enacts the "Patient and Physician Empowerment Act." - Amends TCA Title 47; Title 56 and Title 63. Fiscal Summary for SB1258 / *HB1078Increase State Expenditures - $472,000 Recurring $35,000 One-Time Other Fiscal Impact - There is no direct impact on health care costs to state and local government employee health plans. However, to the extent that joint bargaining by health care providers increased prices and health insurers passed on such costs to all health plans, total expenditures for state and local health care plans would increase significantly. Bill Summary for SB1258 / *HB1078 This bill authorizes independent health care providers to jointly negotiate with a health care insurer and engage in related joint activity regarding non-fee-related matters that affect patient care,[...]

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Also tagged in: Constitutional Amendments, Election Laws, State Government
Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud. Comm.

Bill Text

Constitutional Amendments - Provides for the direct popular election of the state attorney general. -

Fiscal Summary for *SJR0063

Increase State Expenditures - $20,000 One-Time


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Also tagged in: Capital Punishment
Latest Action: 02/21/2007 - Assigned to Subcommittee Criminal Practice and Procedure of JUD

Bill Text

Capital Punishment - Requires the attorney general and reporter to study the constitutional readiness of the state to carry out capital punishment in the state and present its findings to the speakers by October 1, 2007. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 16; Title 39 and Title 40.

Fiscal Summary for *HB0799 / SB1184

Increase State Expenditures - $ 26,400 One Time


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Also tagged in: Constitutional Amendments, Election Laws, State Government
Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Failed In Subcommittee Civil Practice and Procedure of Judiciary of Judiciary Committee

Bill Text

Constitutional Amendments - Provides for the direct popular election of the state attorney general. -

Fiscal Summary for *HJR0101

Increase State Expenditures - $20,000 One-Time


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HB0322

HB0322 Sponsored by John Litz
Also tagged in: Business And Commerce, Titles, Short
Latest Action: 02/08/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Government Operations for review--Commerce

Bill Text
Companion Bill SB0367. Business and Commerce - Enacts the "Tennessee Franchise Disclosure Act of 2007." - Amends TCA Title 47. Fiscal Summary for *HB0322 / SB0367Increase State Revenues - $130,000 Increase State Expenditures - $186,100 Recurring $10,000 One-Time Bill Summary for *HB0322 / SB0367 This bill establishes registration requirements for franchises and franchise brokers. Registration would be made with the office of the attorney general and reporter (referred to in this bill as "the administrator"). This bill provides that no person may offer or sell any franchise required to be registered under this bill unless: the franchise has been registered or is exempt; and the person first provides to the prospective franchisee a copy of a disclosure statement meeting the requirements of this bill and registered by [...]

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Also tagged in: Business And Commerce, Titles, Short
Latest Action: 03/06/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate C,L&A Comm.

Bill Text
Companion Bill HB0322. Business and Commerce - Enacts the "Tennessee Franchise Disclosure Act of 2007." - Amends TCA Title 47. Fiscal Summary for SB0367 / *HB0322Increase State Revenues - $130,000 Increase State Expenditures - $186,100 Recurring $10,000 One-Time Bill Summary for SB0367 / *HB0322 This bill establishes registration requirements for franchises and franchise brokers. Registration would be made with the office of the attorney general and reporter (referred to in this bill as "the administrator"). This bill provides that no person may offer or sell any franchise required to be registered under this bill unless: the franchise has been registered or is exempt; and the person first provides to the prospective franchisee a copy of a disclosure statement meeting the requirements of this bill and registered by [...]

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HB0200

HB0200 Sponsored by Gary Odom
Also tagged in: Consumer Protection, Credit, Consumer, Titles, Short, Victims' Rights
Latest Action: 05/23/2007 - Public Chapter 170

Bill Text
Companion Bill SB0161. Consumer Protection - Enacts the "Credit Security Act of 2007." - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 39 and Title 47, Chapter 18. Fiscal Summary for HB0200 / *SB0161Increase State Revenues - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - $281,600 Increase Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB0200 / *SB0161 This bill establishes a process for requesting a security freeze on a consumer report, establishes requirements governing the use of a person's social security number, and creates an identify theft passport for identity theft victims. SECURITY FREEZE This bill allows a person to request that a security freeze be placed on the person's consumer report, thereby barring consumer reporting agencies from releasing [...]

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Also tagged in: Constitutional Amendments, Election Laws
Latest Action: 02/07/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud. Comm.

Bill Text

Constitutional Amendments - Proposes popular election of the state attorney general and reporter for a four-year term of office. -

Fiscal Summary for *SJR0036

Increase State Expenditures - $20,000 One-Time


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Also tagged in: Consumer Protection, Credit, Consumer, Titles, Short, Victims' Rights
Latest Action: 05/23/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 170

Bill Text
Companion Bill HB0200. Consumer Protection - Enacts the "Credit Security Act of 2007." - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 39 and Title 47, Chapter 18. Fiscal Summary for *SB0161 / HB0200Increase State Revenues - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - $281,600 Increase Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *SB0161 / HB0200 This bill establishes a process for requesting a security freeze on a consumer report, establishes requirements governing the use of a person's social security number, and creates an identify theft passport for identity theft victims. SECURITY FREEZE This bill allows a person to request that a security freeze be placed on the person's consumer report, thereby barring consumer reporting agencies from releasing [...]

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