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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 6-54-903 and Section 7-82-309, relative to travel and expense reimbursement policies. [SB-537]
As enacted, removes the filing requirement for municipal and utility district travel and expense reimbursement policies, and any amendments to the policies, and instead requires the policies and amendments be made available for review and audit by the comptroller or the comptroller's designee. - Amends TCA Section 6-54-903 and Section 7-82-309.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Jackson
Pub. Ch. 127 on 04/21/2021
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 41-22-123, relative to TRICOR. [SB-545]
As enacted, removes requirement that the comptroller of the treasury approve quarterly profit and loss statements of the Tennessee rehabilitative initiative in correction's (TRICOR's) operation prior to the release of such statements for publication. - Amends TCA Section 41-22-123.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dawn White
Pub. Ch. 257 on 05/04/2021
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1351, relative to the audit of handgun permit application fees. [HB-661]
As enacted, deletes requirement that the comptroller of the treasury must conduct an annual audit of the Tennessee bureau of investigation regarding the bureau's receipt and use of the $15 portion of the handgun carry permit application fee to be used exclusively for updating and maintaining the fingerprint criminal history database. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Mannis
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 195 on 05/03/2021
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-4-203, relative to subpoena service. [SB-536]
As enacted, replaces the requirement that if a witness cannot be found, a copy of a subpoena issued by the comptroller of the treasury to the witness be left at the place of residence of the witness with the requirement that a copy of the subpoena be mailed by first-class mail to the last known address of the witness; adds, as an alternative to hand delivery of a subpoena, that the subpoena be mailed to the witness by certified mail, return receipt requested. - Amends TCA Section 8-4-203.
Sponsored by: Sen. Page Walley
Pub. Ch. 442 on 05/18/2021
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-4-203, relative to subpoena service. [HB-654]
As enacted, replaces the requirement that if a witness cannot be found, a copy of a subpoena issued by the comptroller of the treasury to the witness be left at the place of residence of the witness with the requirement that a copy of the subpoena be mailed by first-class mail to the last known address of the witness; adds, as an alternative to hand delivery of a subpoena, that the subpoena be mailed to the witness by certified mail, return receipt requested. - Amends TCA Section 8-4-203.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Cooper
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 442 on 05/18/2021
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 8 and Title 67, relative to the office of local government in the office of the comptroller of the treasury. [SB-541]
As enacted, deletes references to the office of local government within the office of the comptroller of the treasury and clarifies that the comptroller performs the duties of the former office of local government. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 8 and Title 67.
Sponsored by: Sen. Page Walley
Pub. Ch. 194 on 05/03/2021
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 8 and Title 67, relative to the office of local government in the office of the comptroller of the treasury. [HB-659]
As enacted, deletes references to the office of local government within the office of the comptroller of the treasury and clarifies that the comptroller performs the duties of the former office of local government. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 8 and Title 67.
Sponsored by: Rep. Scotty Campbell
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 194 on 05/03/2021
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1351, relative to the audit of handgun permit application fees. [SB-543]
As enacted, deletes requirement that the comptroller of the treasury must conduct an annual audit of the Tennessee bureau of investigation regarding the bureau's receipt and use of the $15 portion of the handgun carry permit application fee to be used exclusively for updating and maintaining the fingerprint criminal history database. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Powers
Pub. Ch. 195 on 05/03/2021
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 56-7-2903, relative to the Access Tennessee Act of 2006. [SB-542]
As introduced, removes the requirement that certain information be filed with the comptroller of the treasury pursuant to the Access Tennessee Act of 2006. - Amends TCA Section 56-7-2903.
Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Rose
Rcvd. From S., Held On H. Desk. on 04/01/2021
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-56-108, relative to review and approval by the comptroller of the treasury. [SB-540]
As enacted, makes certain changes to the types of procurement contracts that are subject to review and approval by the comptroller of the treasury; alters the timing of such review and approval. - Amends TCA Section 4-56-108.
Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Bailey
Pub. Ch. 193 on 05/03/2021
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to K-12 finances. [SB-496]
As introduced, requires the comptroller to review the state's K-12 finances for the 2018-2019 school year and report the findings by January 1, 2022. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jon Lundberg
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Education Committee on 02/11/2021
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education. [SB-395]
As introduced, deletes antiquated language regarding the comptroller's office requirement to study and report on the formation and operation of community schools that concluded on November 1, 2018. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Johnson
Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Education Committee on 04/07/2021
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education. [HB-479]
As introduced, deletes antiquated language regarding the comptroller's office requirement to study and report on the formation and operation of community schools that concluded on November 1, 2018. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Gant
Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Education Instruction Subcommittee Of Education Instruction on 03/30/2021
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 10-7-503 and Section 29-20-401, relative to audits. [SB-240]
As enacted, requires that insurance pool, special fund, and reserve fund created by a governmental entity and any entity administering such funds be audited annually by the comptroller of the treasury. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-503 and Section 29-20-401.
Sponsored by: Sen. Todd Gardenhire
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 337 on 05/18/2021
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As introduced, requires the office of research and education accountability in the office of the comptroller to conduct a study on the average cost of attendance for an undergraduate program at a public institution of higher education, including the cost of textbooks, and to report its findings to the education committees of the general assembly by February 1, 2020. - Amends TCA Title 49. [SB-1239]
As introduced, requires the office of research and education accountability in the office of the comptroller to conduct a study on the average cost of attendance for an undergraduate program at a public institution of higher education, including the cost of textbooks, and to report its findings to the education committees of the general assembly by February 1, 2020. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dolores Gresham
Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Education Committee on 04/10/2019
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As introduced, changes references from "capital leases" to "financed purchases" in regard to public entities and debt obligation issuances. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 41; Title 42; Title 49; Title 54; Title 64; Title 68 and Title 69. [SB-1068]
As introduced, changes references from "capital leases" to "financed purchases" in regard to public entities and debt obligation issuances. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 41; Title 42; Title 49; Title 54; Title 64; Title 68 and Title 69.
Sponsored by: Sen. Steven Dickerson
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate State And Local Government Committee on 02/11/2019
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As introduced, extends, from five to 10 business days, the time period in which an entity contracting with the comptroller of the treasury can file a written objection to an audit if the contracting entity contends that it is not subject to audit. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 9. [SB-657]
As introduced, extends, from five to 10 business days, the time period in which an entity contracting with the comptroller of the treasury can file a written objection to an audit if the contracting entity contends that it is not subject to audit. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 9.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kerry Roberts
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate State And Local Government Committee on 02/07/2019
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As enacted, allows county clerks to keep oaths prescribed for assessors and deputies in electronic or digital format; authorizes assessors to provide to taxpayers an informal review of property assessments; revises the fees for processing a taxpayer appeal of a property assessment; authorizes the assessment appeals commission to delegate decision-making authority to a single panel member if an evidentiary record needs to remain open for a period after the public hearing. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 5. [SB-351]
As enacted, allows county clerks to keep oaths prescribed for assessors and deputies in electronic or digital format; authorizes assessors to provide to taxpayers an informal review of property assessments; revises the fees for processing a taxpayer appeal of a property assessment; authorizes the assessment appeals commission to delegate decision-making authority to a single panel member if an evidentiary record needs to remain open for a period after the public hearing. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 5.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Briggs
Pub. Ch. 63 on 04/09/2019
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As enacted, authorizes the comptroller of the treasury to audit private probation service providers; allows the comptroller to appoint a certified public accountant to conduct the audit; requires the probation service provider to pay for the audit. - Amends TCA Section 40-35-302. [SB-293]
As enacted, authorizes the comptroller of the treasury to audit private probation service providers; allows the comptroller to appoint a certified public accountant to conduct the audit; requires the probation service provider to pay for the audit. - Amends TCA Section 40-35-302.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Kelsey
Pub. Ch. 148 on 04/24/2019
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As introduced, directs the comptroller to study the viability of a juvenile detention center in Montgomery County; requires the comptroller to report the results to the speaker of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, senate judiciary committee, and judiciary committee of the house of representatives by January 1, 2020. - Amends TCA Title 37. [SB-261]
As introduced, directs the comptroller to study the viability of a juvenile detention center in Montgomery County; requires the comptroller to report the results to the speaker of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, senate judiciary committee, and judiciary committee of the house of representatives by January 1, 2020. - Amends TCA Title 37.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rosalind Kurita
Failed In Senate Judiciary Committee - No Motion on 02/12/2019