Latest Action: 05/14/2008 - Placed on Subcommittee Calendar Budget of Finance, Ways and Means for 05/19/2008

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Constitutional 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 [...]

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Latest Action: 03/17/2008 - Withdrawn.

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Governor - Urges governor to postpone construction of Conservation Hall at the Executive Residence. -

Fiscal Summary for *HR0245

Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant

Latest Action: 04/15/2008 - Signed by Governor.

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Memorials, 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 *HJR0838

Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant

Latest Action: 01/28/2008 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

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Governor - 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 / *SB3190

Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant

Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Action Deferred in Subcommittee Budget of Finance, Ways and Means to 2030

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Governor - 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 [...]

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Latest Action: 05/13/2008 - Received from Senate, held on House desk.

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Companion 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 [...]

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Latest Action: 01/23/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm.

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Governor - 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 [...]

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Latest Action: 01/23/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm.

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Governor - Prohibits renovations to executive residence exceeding appraised value of property. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 23, Part 1.

Fiscal Summary for SB3725 / *HB3021

Decrease State Expenditures - Less than $11,924,900/One-Time

Latest Action: 01/23/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm.

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Governor - 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 SB3726 / *HB3020

State Revenue - Net Impact - Not Significant State Expenditures - Net Impact - Not Significant

Latest Action: 05/06/2008 - Taken off notice for Calendar in Calendar & Rules Committee

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Military - Requires the governor to proclaim a day of mourning and to fly the state flag at half-staff over the state capitol whenever a Tennessee member of the armed services is killed in action or dies from combat-related wounds; the flag will be delivered to the deceased member's family. - Amends TCA Section 4-1-406.

Fiscal Summary for *HB3155 / SB3292

Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant

Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate S&L Govt. Comm.

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Military - Requires the governor to proclaim a day of mourning and to fly the state flag at half-staff over the state capitol whenever a Tennessee member of the armed services is killed in action or dies from combat-related wounds; the flag will be delivered to the deceased member's family. - Amends TCA Section 4-1-406.

Fiscal Summary for SB3292 / *HB3155

Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant

Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Action Deferred in Subcommittee Budget of Finance, Ways and Means to 2020

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Governor - 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 / SB3726

State 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

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Governor - Prohibits renovations to executive residence exceeding appraised value of property. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 23, Part 1.

Fiscal Summary for *HB3021 / SB3725

Decrease State Expenditures - Less than $11,924,900/One-Time

Latest Action: 01/23/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm.

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Governor - 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 *SB3190 / HB3547

Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant

Latest Action: 05/15/2008 - Notice to Recall from Comm. Filed

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Companion Bill HB2769.

Judges and Chancellors - Extends the time period for the judicial selection commission to submit a roster of candidates to the governor from 60 to 75 days after notice of vacancy on any appellate court; extends the judicial selection commission and judicial evaluation commission to June 30, 2012. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 17, Chapter 4.

Fiscal Summary for SB3098 / *HB2769

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Bill Summary for SB3098 / *HB2769

ON MAY 13, 2008, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 2769, AS AMENDED.

AMENDMENT #1 changes the effective date of this bill from "upon becoming law" to "August 1, 2008."
Latest Action: 05/19/2008 - Failed for Lack of Motion in: Budget of FW&M

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Companion Bill SB3575. Governor - Adds director of Title VI compliance commission as a member of governor's cabinet. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3. Fiscal Summary for *HB2742 / SB3575Increase State Expenditures - $72,100 Bill Summary for *HB2742 / SB3575 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 [...]

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Latest Action: 05/14/2008 - Received from House, Passed first consideration

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Companion Bill SB3098.

Judges and Chancellors - Extends the time period for the judicial selection commission to submit a roster of candidates to the governor from 60 to 75 days after notice of vacancy on any appellate court; extends the judicial selection commission and judicial evaluation commission to June 30, 2012. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 17, Chapter 4.

Fiscal Summary for *HB2769 / SB3098

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Bill Summary for *HB2769 / SB3098

ON MAY 13, 2008, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 2769, AS AMENDED.

AMENDMENT #1 changes the effective date of this bill from "upon becoming law" to "August 1, 2008."

HB2268

HB2268 Sponsored by Gary Odom
Latest Action: 06/01/2007 - Public Chapter 260

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Tennessee Bureau of Investigation - Revises provisions governing the appointment of a TBI director by the governor to grant 30 additional days to complete any requirement provided for under law in regard to the appointment, such as extending from 30 days to 60 days the time in which the nominating commission must resubmit a list of nominees after the governor rejects the nominees submitted. - Amends TCA Section 38-6-101.

Fiscal Summary for *HB2268 / SB2217

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Latest Action: 06/01/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 260

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Tennessee Bureau of Investigation - Revises provisions governing the appointment of a TBI director by the governor to grant 30 additional days to complete any requirement provided for under law in regard to the appointment, such as extending from 30 days to 60 days the time in which the nominating commission must resubmit a list of nominees after the governor rejects the nominees submitted. - Amends TCA Section 38-6-101.

Fiscal Summary for SB2217 / *HB2268

MINIMAL

Latest Action: 06/27/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 478

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Companion Bill SB1905. Sunset Laws - Northwest, Shelby County, Southwest, Mid-Cumberland, South Central, and Upper Cumberland community service agencies, June 30, 2011; eliminates authorization for Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County, Knoxville and Knox County, and Chattanooga and Hamilton County community service agencies. - Amends TCA Title 4. Fiscal Summary for HB1748 / *SB1905Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB1748 / *SB1905 ON APRIL 23, 2007, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #2 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 1905, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #2 rewrites this bill to change the sunset date for the following agencies to June 30, 2011: (1) Northwest community service agency; (2) Shelby County community service agency; (3) Southwest community service agency; (4) Mid-Cumberland community service [...]

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Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Assigned to Subcommittee Budget of FW&M

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Companion 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 [...]

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Latest Action: 02/21/2007 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

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Public Property - Requires governor to provide copies of state property inventory to state officials in computer-readable formats. - Amends TCA Title 12.

Fiscal Summary for HB1687 / *SB1838

Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant

Latest Action: 02/15/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Government Operations for review--State & Local

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Election 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,[...]

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Latest Action: 05/23/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 129

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Companion 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 [...]

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Latest Action: 06/27/2007 - Public Chapter 478

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Companion Bill HB1748. Sunset Laws - Northwest, Shelby County, Southwest, Mid-Cumberland, South Central, and Upper Cumberland community service agencies, June 30, 2011; eliminates authorization for Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County, Knoxville and Knox County, and Chattanooga and Hamilton County community service agencies. - Amends TCA Title 4. Fiscal Summary for *SB1905 / HB1748Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *SB1905 / HB1748 ON APRIL 23, 2007, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #2 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 1905, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #2 rewrites this bill to change the sunset date for the following agencies to June 30, 2011: (1) Northwest community service agency; (2) Shelby County community service agency; (3) Southwest community service agency; (4) Mid-Cumberland community service [...]

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Latest Action: 05/23/2007 - Public Chapter 129

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Companion 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 [...]

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Latest Action: 04/09/2007 - Re-Referred to Senate Calendar Comm.

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Governor - 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 / *HB0695

Decrease State Expenditures - Not Significant

Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm.

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Public Property - Requires governor to provide copies of state property inventory to state officials in computer-readable formats. - Amends TCA Title 12.

Fiscal Summary for *SB1838 / HB1687

Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant

HB0695

HB0695 Sponsored by Joe Mccord
Latest Action: 02/26/2007 - Assigned to Subcommittee Criminal Practice and Procedure of JUD

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Governor - 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 / SB1289

Decrease State Expenditures - Not Significant

Latest Action: 02/21/2007 - Assigned to Subcommittee Civil Practice and Procedure of JUD

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Judges and Chancellors - Extends the time period for the judicial selection commission to submit a roster of candidates to the governor from 60 to 75 days; removes the automatic termination of the judicial selection commission and judicial evaluation commission pursuant to governmental entity review. - Amends TCA Title 17, Chapter, and Title 4, Chapter 29.

Fiscal Summary for HB0827 / *SB0474

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Latest Action: 02/08/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Judiciary Comm.

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Judges and Chancellors - Extends the time period for the judicial selection commission to submit a roster of candidates to the governor from 60 to 75 days; removes the automatic termination of the judicial selection commission and judicial evaluation commission pursuant to governmental entity review. - Amends TCA Title 17, Chapter, and Title 4, Chapter 29.

Fiscal Summary for *SB0474 / HB0827

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SB0266

SB0266 Sponsored by Joe Haynes
Latest Action: 04/27/2007 - Public Chapter 33

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Companion 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 [...]

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Latest Action: 04/27/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 33

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Companion 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 [...]

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Latest Action: 02/27/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Finance, Ways and Means Comm.

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Companion 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 [...]

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Latest Action: 01/23/2007 - Signed by Governor.

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General 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 HJR0001

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