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Subject to local approval, enacts the Sullivan County Financial Management System of 2020.
Subject to local approval, increases from six to eight members on the Hardin County General Hospital Board of Commissioners. - Amends Chapter 409 of the Private Acts of 1957; as amended.
Subject to local approval, authorizes the appointment of a city administrator; shifts certain duties of the mayor to the city administrator. - Amends Chapter 182 of the Private Acts of 1998; as amended.
Subject to local approval, authorizes the mayor to designate a financial director to assist with the budget and manage all financial affairs of the city; authorizes city recorder to have a designee in the city recorder's absence at meetings. - Amends Chapter 121 of the Private Acts of 2004; as amended.
Subject to local approval, exempts one vehicle owned by an active member of a volunteer fire department of a volunteer local rescue squad from the local wheel tax. - Amends Chapter 324 of the Private Acts of 1961.
Subject to local approval, changes, from May to November, the election for the mayor and aldermen; clarifies that the mayor and city council appoint officers of the county by a majority vote; allows the mayor to appoint all standing committees as he deems proper. - Amends Chapter 568 of the Private Acts of 1939; as amended.
Subject to local approval, authorizes the city to extend the terms of leases for real property owned by the city from thirty years or less to up to fifty years or less. - Amends Chapter 79 of the Acts of 1903; as amended.
Subject to local approval, authorizes the county commission to use funds allocated to the commission from the hotel occupancy tax to make economic development grants to governmental entities and public corporations to promote community economic development, tourism, and recreational activities. - Amends Chapter 324 of the Private Acts of 1980; as amended.
Subject to local approval, requires government-owned hotel operators to collect and remit the privilege tax on the occupancy of hotels and motels in the county. - Amends Chapter 189 of the Private Acts of 1994.
Subject to local approval, revises charter provisions relating to contracts procured by the City; authorizes city council to fix the time and place of regular meetings of the council; requires a two-thirds vote of the city council to adopt an ordinance or resolution where specified; clarifies that certain ordinances may require a minimum time between two readings prior to becoming effective. - Amends Chapter 568 of the Private Acts of 1939; as amended.
Subject to local approval, specifies that the General Sessions Court Clerk must serve as the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Dickson County rather than the County Clerk. - Amends Chapter 267 of the Private Acts of 1982; as amended.
Subject to local approval, authorizes the judge of the Court of General Sessions of Wilson County, Division III, to interchange with the judges of the Circuit and Chancery Courts in Wilson County for matters of domestic relations and probate. - Amends Chapter 34 of the Private Acts of 1945; as amended.
Subject to local approval, changes the title of marshal to police chief; removes the police chief's duty to collect taxes; removes the recorder and treasurer and police chief's term of one year; removes antiquated language regarding jails. - Amends Chapter 177 of the Acts of 1901; as amended.
As enacted, designates the Tennessee state museum located at 1000 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard as the "Bill Haslam Center". - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 12.
Subject to local approval, changes, from two-year to four-year, terms for the mayor and each alderman. - Amends Chapter 133 of the Private Acts of 1994; as amended.
As enacted, designates "Women's Suffrage Day" as a day of special observance. - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.
As enacted, removes the duty of the governor to proclaim days of special observance, such as Mother's Day, Harriet Tubman Day, and Volunteer Firefighters week; removes the governor's duty to invite the people of the state to observe certain days of special observance such as Andrew Jackson Day. - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.
Subject to local approval, increases from 5 percent to 9 percent the hotel occupancy tax; changes the designations of the tax proceeds. - Amends Chapter 98 of the Private Acts of 1983; as amended.
As introduced, designates the Holy Bible as the official state book. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1.
As introduced, requires the placement of a monument or statue honoring David Crockett on the pedestal above the entrance to Motlow Tunnel on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard; requires the State Capitol Commission to determine an appropriate site on capitol grounds for the relocation of the statue of Edward Carmack. - Amends TCA Title 4.
Suggests that the second floor of the State Capitol be used as a space to recognize elected officials.
As introduced, designates as a legal holiday June 19 each year as Juneteenth Day. - Amends TCA Title 15.
As introduced, removes Nathan Bedford Forrest Day as a day of special observance. - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.
As introduced, designates the month of April as "Health and Beauty Month." - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.
As introduced, requires the state capitol commission to include every name of those honored by a statue located in the state capitol and contiguous grounds and the history of each statue in the 2020 report to the governor and general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 1; Title 4 and Title 10.
Subject to local approval, authorizes the levy of a privilege tax, not to exceed 2 percent, on the purchase of prepared food from restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, caterers, and other similar establishments. - Amends Chapter 91 of the Private Acts of 2008.
As introduced, designates April 23 of each year as day of special observance to be known as "Administrative Assistants Day." - Amends TCA Title 15.
As introduced, designates the week that includes September 17 as "Freedom Week"; requires the governor to issue a proclamation each year to honor the week. - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.
Suggests that the Tennessee State Capitol Commission should consider installing signage near or make additions to Civil War monuments located in and around the State Capitol that provide historical and modern context for the monument and erecting monuments to persons or events related to the Civil Rights Movement near all Civil War monuments in and around the State Capitol.
Suggests removing Nathan Bedford Forrest bust from State Capitol and replacing it with tribute to more deserving Tennessean.
Bring Your Pet to the Legislature Day, March 17, 2020
Subject to local approval, terminates the probate and juvenile court effective on the next election date or a vacancy that occurs in the office of the incumbent judge, whichever occurs first. - Amends Chapter 137 of the Private Acts of 1981.
Subject to local approval, increases from $200 to $250, plus any annual cost of living increases approved by the county commission, the monthly compensation of the Union County highway commissioners. - Amends Chapter 154 of the Private Acts of 1943; as amended.
Subject to local approval, revises provisions relating to filling an alderman vacancy. - Amends Chapter 568 of the Private Acts of 1939; as amended.
Subject to local approval, decreases the number of aldermen from seven to five. - Amends Chapter 272 of the Acts of 1901; as rewritten.
Subject to local approval, classifies all city employees as at-will employees; adds the city manager to the utility board; requires the treasurer to assist the city manager with the annual budget; changes the allocation of the hotel tax from industrial development to economic development. - Amends Chapter 754 of the Private Acts of 1947; as amended.
Subject to local approval, adds an alderman position to the board; requires the board to appoint a town manager as chief administrative officer; and sets purchasing limits by ordinance in accordance with state law. - Amends Chapter 167 of the Private Acts of 1994; and any other acts amendatory thereto.
Subject to local approval, imposes term limits on council members and the mayor; requires council members running for mayor to resign upon qualification from the election commission. - Amends Chapter 568 of the Private Acts of 1939; as amended.
Subject to local approval, enacts a hotel/motel tax.
As enacted, names the entry driveway at the Bradley County Tennessee State Veterans Home the John Simmons Parkway.
As enacted, renames the CSM Bobby G. Davis and BG Carl E. Levi National Guard Armory as the BG Carl E. Levi and CSM Bobby G. Davis National Guard Armory. - Amends Chapter 358 of the Public Acts of 2019.
"Certified Government Financial Manager Month," March 2020
Subject to local approval, allows non-resident property owners to vote in the municipal elections; authorizes the treasurer to pay warrants issued by the vice mayor and any other officer approved by ordinance; deletes provision authorizing collection of delinquent taxes by distress warrants. - Amends Chapter 193 of the Private Acts of 1947; as amended.
As introduced, recognizes the Algonquin, the Chickamaugan, the Iroquoian, the Muskogean, the Siouan, and the Yuchean cultural groups as Tennessee's first peoples. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3 and Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 4.
"Child Abuse Prevention Month," April 2020
As introduced, designates September 14 of each year as "Star-Spangled Banner Day," a day of special observance. - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.
As introduced, designates Emancipation Day, August 8 each year, as a state legal holiday. - Amends TCA Title 15.
As introduced, designates the poem "My Beloved Tennessee" by Marlene Tidwell as an official state poem. - Amends TCA Section 4-1-303.
As enacted, designates "The Volunteer State" as the official nickname of this state. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3.
Subject to local approval, extends occupancy period required for a person to be considered a transient for purposes of the hotel occupancy tax from not less than 90 days to not less than 200 days. - Amends Chapter 23 of the Private Acts of 2001.
As introduced, designates the ladder as the official state tool. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3.
"Williams Syndrome Awareness Month," May 2019
As introduced, requires the closure of all county and municipal school systems and special school districts on Veterans' Day. - Amends TCA Title 15 and Title 49.
Subject to local approval, imposes a $25.00 litigation tax on each case filed in circuit, general sessions, and juvenile courts in the county to fund the Scott County Family Justice Center. - Amends Chapter 247 of the Private Acts of 1982.
Subject to local approval, creates a municipal court. - Amends Chapter 274 of the Private Acts of 1924; as amended.
Subject to local approval, rewrites city charter. - Amends Chapter 23 of the Private Acts of 2011.
Subject to local approval, authorizes proceeds from the hotel motel tax to be used for expenditures incurred in connection with a sports facility and the promotion of tourism. - Amends amend Chapter 131 of the Private Acts of 1969; as amended.
Subject to local approval, moves the date of election from May to November; extends the terms, from two years to four years, for the mayor and commissioner. - Amends amend Chapter 89 of the Private Acts of 2008.
Subject to local approval, authorizes the levy of a privilege tax, not to exceed 5 percent, on the occupancy of accommodations by transients.
Subject to local approval, abolishes an alderman position that is vacant after the November 2018 election and is not filled by appointment. - Amends Chapter 88 of the Private Acts of 2006.
Decreases the boundary of the district pursuant to the request of the Tenth Special School District of Wilson County. - Amends Chapter 330 of the Acts of 1901; as amended.
Subject to local approval, deletes reference to property interest for municipal employees. - Amends Chapter 644 of the Private Acts of 1911; as amended.
Subject to local approval, eliminates the tax assessor's duty of collecting a fee for services in placing a stamp on a deed. - Amends Chapter 896 of the Private Acts of 1949.
Subject to local approval, transfers the duty to collect taxes from the recorder to the finance director; eliminates certain other duties of the recorder; requires the city council to fix the compensation and duties of all officers and employees of the city, consistent with the charter and general law. - Amends Chapter 568 of the Private Acts of 1939; as amended.
Subject to local approval, rewrites the charter. - Amends Chapter 35 of the Private Acts of 1915; as amended.
Subject to local approval, moves date of election for mayor and aldermen of the City of Ripley from April to the first Thursday in August at the regular general election; makes various other changes to the charter for the City of Ripley. - Amends Chapter 128 of the Private Acts of 2006.
Subject to local approval, authorizes a nonresident owner of real property located within the city that has an appraised value for tax purposes of at least $35,000 to vote in city elections. - Amends Chapter 78 of the Private Acts of 1993; as amended.
Subject to local approval, increases from 2 percent to 5 percent the privilege tax that may be levied on the occupancy by a transient of a hotel in Lebanon, subject to a two-thirds vote of the Lebanon city council approving the increase. - Amends Chapter 208 of the Private Acts of 1980.
Subject to local approval, clarifies that all parks and recreation areas owned or operated by the county are under the control of the board of park commissioners. - Amends Chapter 296 of the Private Acts of 1957; as amended.
Subject to local approval, transfers oversight of the human resources department from the county legislative body to the county mayor. - Amends Chapter 61 of the Private Acts of 2003.
Subject to local approval, changes the municipal judge from an elected to appointed position; requires all persons employed by the city to take an oath of office; requires the board to establish, by resolution, which city officials are authorized to sign checks on the city's behalf. - Amends Chapter 58 of the Private Acts of 2012; as amended.
Subject to local approval, establishes that chancery court has jurisdiction relating to the probate of wills and administration of estates, pursuant to general law, and that general sessions court has concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit and chancery courts over domestic relations cases.
Subject to local approval, changes the county highway engineer position from elected to appointed and changes the county highway engineer's duties to only be the duties as provided in Tennessee County Uniform Highway Law. - Amends amend Chapter 38 of the Private Acts of 2018.
Pursuant to the request of the Tenth special school district of Wilson County, permits the district to issue bonds or notes in an amount of $28 million or less and to issue bond anticipation notes in an amount of $28 million or less. - Amends Chapter 330 of the Acts of 1901.
Subject to local approval, adds age and residency requirements to be eligible to run for mayor and city council; changes the voting requirement for filling vacancies for the city council; requires the city to obtain a fidelity bond for the mayor and treasurer; changes the due date for payment of taxes levied by the city to October 1 through December 31 of each year; requires certain ordinances to be published on the city's website. - Amends Chapter 101 of the Private Acts of 1993; as amended.
Subject to local approval, increases from $250 to $500 the monthly compensation of the Robertson County highway commissioners and chairman of the commission. - Amends Chapter 380 of the Private Acts of 1947; as amended.
Subject to local approval, deletes antiquated provisions related to poll taxes; codifies current practice of city regarding election timing and terms; adds grounds for removal from office for board of mayor and aldermen; authorizes the hiring of a city recorder; removes cap on fines that may be imposed for a violation of ordinances, on property tax, and business tax. - Amends Chapter 507 of the Private Acts of 1949; as amended.
Subject to local approval, reduces the maximum penalty levied by the municipal court from $500 to $50; removes the certification requirement for newly elected councilmen; removes city council authority to impeach; allows council to appoint a city administrator; removes the city clerk bond requirement; revises various other provisions. - Amends Chapter 128 of the Private Acts of 1990; as amended.
Subject to local approval, removes the mayor as a member of the city council; removes limits on salaries for mayor and council; updates city purchasing provisions to comply with state law; changes the property tax penalty percentage to comply with state law. - Amends Chapter 142 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended.
As enacted, designates the CSM Bobby G. Davis National Guard Armory in Chattanooga as the "CSM Bobby G. Davis and BG Carl E. Levi National Guard Armory".
As enacted, names the visitor center at the Tipton-Haynes Historic Site in Johnson City in honor of Penny McLaughlin.
Subject to local approval, exempts nonprofit campgrounds that include a portion of the hotel camp fee for housing from the county's hotel motel tax. - Amends Chapter 23 of the Private Acts of 2013.
Subject to local approval, authorizes the salaries of mayor and aldermen to be set by ordinance; reduces, from three to two, the number of readings required for adoption of ordinances; deletes position of commissioners as heads of city departments; deletes provisions regarding bail and fines and costs; removes provision authorizing the re-appropriation of funds between departments. - Amends Chapter 87 of the Private Acts of 1981; as amended.
As introduced, revises Financial Management Modernization System of the County of Sumner, Tennessee of 2012, also known as the 2012 Finance Act, as it relates to participation of the county school system under the Act. - Amends Chapter 70 of the Private Acts of 2012.
Subject to local approval, changes the maximum amount of expenditures to the state-adopted maximum that the city, board of education, and public work or improvement may spend on a purchase unless bids are requested through advertisement; reduces the term length from two years to one year for the chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary, and treasurer of the board of education. - Amends Chapter 455 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended.
Subject to local approval, alters the allocation of the hotel/motel tax by distributing an amount not to exceed the amount collected in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2018, to the chamber of commerce and the remainder to be appropriated by the county commission for any lawful purpose. - Amends Chapter 23 of the Private Acts of 2013.
Subject to local approval, removes the mayor pro tem as the successor to the mayor when the mayor's office becomes vacant; authorizes the council to declare a vacancy in the office of mayor and appoint a person to fill the remainder of the term. - Amends Chapter 644 of the Private Acts of 1911; as amended.
Subject to local approval, redesignates the title of "county executive" to "county mayor." - Amends Chapter 126 of the Private Acts of 2004.
Subject to local approval, removes the requirement that the mayor devote full time to the duties of the office. - Amends Chapter 21 of the Private Acts of 2009; as amended.
As enacted, designates the poem "My Tennessee," written by Michael McDonald in 1984, as an official state poem of Tennessee. - Amends TCA Section 4-1-303.
Urges Secretary of State to include the Appalachian dialect in Section VI of the Tennessee Blue Book.
Revises the property tax rate for the Milan special school district. - Amends Chapter 504 of the Private Acts of 1945; as amended.
Subject to local approval, redesignates the title of "county executive" to "county mayor." - Amends Chapter 137 of the Private Acts of 2004.
As enacted, designates June 27 of each year as "Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day," a day of special observance. - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.
As enacted, designates December 1 of each year as "Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day," a day of special observance. - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2, Part 1.
"Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Research and Awareness Month," September 2019
Subject to local approval, establishes the procedure to remove the mayor or an alderman from office and the circumstances in which the mayor or an alderman may be removed from office. - Amends Chapter 318 of the Acts of 1901; as amended.
"Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month," March 2019
"Sickle Cell Awareness Month" in Tennessee, November 2019
"Certified Government Financial Manager Month," March 2019
As enacted, designates the week beginning on the first Sunday in April as Financial Literacy Week in Tennessee. - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.
As introduced, requires the secretary of state to conduct an online poll to determine a nominee to designate as the official state recording artist. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3.
As enacted, designates the bluetick coonhound as the official state dog. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3.
As enacted, names visitor center at Carter House Historic Site in honor of the late Herbert L. Harper.
Pursuant to the request of the Tenth special school district of Wilson County, permits the district to issue bonds or notes in an amount of $50 million or less and to issue bond anticipation notes in an amount of $50 million or less. - Amends Chapter 330 of the Acts of 1901.
"Child Abuse Prevention Month," April 2019
"Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month" in Tennessee, May 2019
"Rare Disease Day," February 28, 2019
As enacted, designates the Robert Spicer Memorial Buck Dance Championship as the official buck dancing competition of the State of Tennessee. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3.
As introduced, authorizes the Tennessee state veterans' homes board to name, subject to the governor's approval, the campus, buildings, facilities, and grounds of any state veterans' home; authorizes the administrator of each veterans' home to name any portion of the state veterans' home. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 7.
As introduced, authorizes the senate or house of representatives to nominate and designate a person as a "Tennessee Pioneer." - Amends TCA Title 3.
As introduced, authorizes the Tennessee state veterans' homes board to name, subject to the governor's approval, the campus, buildings, facilities, and grounds of any state veterans' home; authorizes the administrator of each veterans' home to name any portion of the state veterans' home. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 7.
Designates House Hearing Room I as the "Charles Sargent Memorial Hearing Room."
As introduced, designates the fourth Saturday of July each year as the "Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl in Tennessee." - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.
Subject to local approval, redesignates the title of "county executive" to "county mayor." - Amends Chapter 126 of the Private Acts of 2004.