HB-583: As introduced, increases the criminal penalty for the sale or manufacture of fentanyl from a Class C felony to a Class B felony; reduces the criminal penalty by one classification for certain marijuana-related offenses. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Love
Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 05/08/2017
You have voted HB-583: As introduced, increases the criminal penalty for the sale or manufacture of fentanyl from a Class C felony to a Class B felony; reduces the criminal penalty by one classification for certain marijuana-related offenses. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40..
HB-560: As enacted, creates the misdemeanor offense of unauthorized release of a law enforcement officer's residential address to the public, punishable as a Class B misdemeanor if the release is criminally negligent or a Class A misdemeanor if intentional. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7 and Title 39.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Pody
Pub. Ch. 296 on 05/19/2017
You have voted HB-560: As enacted, creates the misdemeanor offense of unauthorized release of a law enforcement officer's residential address to the public, punishable as a Class B misdemeanor if the release is criminally negligent or a Class A misdemeanor if intentional. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7 and Title 39..
SB-498: As introduced, increases the penalty for the offenses of disorderly conduct from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Kelsey
Recalled From Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/16/2017
You have voted SB-498: As introduced, increases the penalty for the offenses of disorderly conduct from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3..
SB-488: As enacted, establishes what constitutes a reasonable expectation of privacy for purposes of the offense of unlawful photographing in violation of privacy. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 40, Chapter 35.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Johnson
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 866 on 05/08/2018
You have voted SB-488: As enacted, establishes what constitutes a reasonable expectation of privacy for purposes of the offense of unlawful photographing in violation of privacy. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 40, Chapter 35..
SB-467: As enacted, creates the misdemeanor offense of unauthorized release of a law enforcement officer's residential address to the public, punishable as a Class B misdemeanor if the release is criminally negligent or a Class A misdemeanor if intentional. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7 and Title 39.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rusty Crowe
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 296 on 05/19/2017
You have voted SB-467: As enacted, creates the misdemeanor offense of unauthorized release of a law enforcement officer's residential address to the public, punishable as a Class B misdemeanor if the release is criminally negligent or a Class A misdemeanor if intentional. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7 and Title 39..
SB-432: As introduced, creates Class C felony offense of possessing a telecommunication device in a place where prisoners are housed if the device is used to facilitate coercing a juror or witness, escape, or a felony drug offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 39, Chapter 15 and Title 39, Chapter 16.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Jackson
Action Deferred In Senate Finance, Ways & Means To First Calendar Of 2018 on 05/09/2017
You have voted SB-432: As introduced, creates Class C felony offense of possessing a telecommunication device in a place where prisoners are housed if the device is used to facilitate coercing a juror or witness, escape, or a felony drug offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 39, Chapter 15 and Title 39, Chapter 16..
You have voted HB-432: As introduced, revises certain reckless endangerment provisions; establishes enhanced punishment for acts constituting "community terrorism." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13..
SB-388: As introduced, enacts the "Joe Moon Act," which increases the penalty for evading arrest that results in the death of another. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 6.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Ketron
Placed On Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee Calendar For 5/9/2017 on 05/08/2017
You have voted SB-388: As introduced, enacts the "Joe Moon Act," which increases the penalty for evading arrest that results in the death of another. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 6..
HB-415: As enacted, requires the executive director of the commission on aging and disability to establish within the commission a public guardian working group; requires background checks for persons who volunteer in a position that involves providing direct contact with or direct responsibility for a service recipient in facility or service licensed under the Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and/or Treatment, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Personal Support Services Licensure Law; revises and adds other provisions regarding vulnerable persons. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 34; Title 38; Title 39; Title 45; Title 47; Title 68 and Title 71.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Gilmore
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 427 on 05/23/2017
You have voted HB-415: As enacted, requires the executive director of the commission on aging and disability to establish within the commission a public guardian working group; requires background checks for persons who volunteer in a position that involves providing direct contact with or direct responsibility for a service recipient in facility or service licensed under the Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and/or Treatment, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Personal Support Services Licensure Law; revises and adds other provisions regarding vulnerable persons. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 34; Title 38; Title 39; Title 45; Title 47; Title 68 and Title 71..
SB-378: As introduced, prohibits the death penalty as a punishment for defendants suffering from severe mental illness at the time of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Briggs
Failed In Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/06/2018
You have voted SB-378: As introduced, prohibits the death penalty as a punishment for defendants suffering from severe mental illness at the time of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40..
SB-336: As introduced, creates the Class E felony of injuring someone or damaging their property with the intent to intimidate the person from the free exercise of political beliefs, political party affiliation, or choice of candidate for public office. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3.
Sponsored by: Rep. Frank Niceley
Failed In Senate Judiciary Committee on 04/12/2017
You have voted SB-336: As introduced, creates the Class E felony of injuring someone or damaging their property with the intent to intimidate the person from the free exercise of political beliefs, political party affiliation, or choice of candidate for public office. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3..
HB-403: As enacted, expands the offense of child endangerment to include knowingly exposing a child to or failing to protect a child from abuse or neglect resulting in imminent danger to the child; defines imminent danger as the existence of any condition or practice that could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious bodily injury. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 4.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Carter
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 381 on 05/23/2017
You have voted HB-403: As enacted, expands the offense of child endangerment to include knowingly exposing a child to or failing to protect a child from abuse or neglect resulting in imminent danger to the child; defines imminent danger as the existence of any condition or practice that could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious bodily injury. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 4..
HB-393: As enacted, expands the offense of theft to include new home construction contractors who fail to refund amounts paid under contract under certain circumstances or deviate from or disregard plans or specifications in any material respect that are contained in a new home construction contract. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Byrd
Pub. Ch. 310 on 05/19/2017
You have voted HB-393: As enacted, expands the offense of theft to include new home construction contractors who fail to refund amounts paid under contract under certain circumstances or deviate from or disregard plans or specifications in any material respect that are contained in a new home construction contract. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14..
SB-310: As enacted, expands the offense of child endangerment to include knowingly exposing a child to or failing to protect a child from abuse or neglect resulting in imminent danger to the child; defines imminent danger as the existence of any condition or practice that could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious bodily injury. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 4.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jon Lundberg
Pub. Ch. 381 on 05/23/2017
You have voted SB-310: As enacted, expands the offense of child endangerment to include knowingly exposing a child to or failing to protect a child from abuse or neglect resulting in imminent danger to the child; defines imminent danger as the existence of any condition or practice that could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious bodily injury. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 4..
HB-345: As introduced, prohibits the death penalty as a punishment for defendants suffering from severe mental illness at the time of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Byrd
Sponsor(s) Added. on 03/08/2017
You have voted HB-345: As introduced, prohibits the death penalty as a punishment for defendants suffering from severe mental illness at the time of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40..
HB-373: As introduced, enacts the "Joe Moon Act," which increases the penalty for evading arrest that results in the death of another. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 6.
Sponsored by: Rep. Judd Matheny
Action Def. In S/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee To 1/1/2018 on 05/08/2017
You have voted HB-373: As introduced, enacts the "Joe Moon Act," which increases the penalty for evading arrest that results in the death of another. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 6..
SB-274: As enacted, revises offense of criminal trespass in regard to grounds and common areas of housing and apartment complexes. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-106 and Section 39-14-405.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lee Harris
Pub. Ch. 135 on 04/19/2017
You have voted SB-274: As enacted, revises offense of criminal trespass in regard to grounds and common areas of housing and apartment complexes. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-106 and Section 39-14-405..
HB-297: As introduced, reduces from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor the offense of possession of a small amount of marijuana not in excess of one-eighth ounce; punishes the offense by imposing a fine of no more than $50. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Gilmore
Taken Off Notice For Cal. In Criminal Justice Committee on 03/15/2017
You have voted HB-297: As introduced, reduces from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor the offense of possession of a small amount of marijuana not in excess of one-eighth ounce; punishes the offense by imposing a fine of no more than $50. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40..
SB-265: As introduced, reduces from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor the offense of possession of a small amount of marijuana not in excess of one-eighth ounce; punishes the offense by imposing a fine of no more than $50. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Yarbro
Failed In Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/07/2017
You have voted SB-265: As introduced, reduces from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor the offense of possession of a small amount of marijuana not in excess of one-eighth ounce; punishes the offense by imposing a fine of no more than $50. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40..
HB-294: As enacted, includes within the offense of especially aggravated stalking a person 18 years of age or older who commits the offense of stalking or aggravated stalking against a victim who is less than 12 years of age at any time during the person's course of conduct. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-315.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Williams
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 975 on 05/23/2018
You have voted HB-294: As enacted, includes within the offense of especially aggravated stalking a person 18 years of age or older who commits the offense of stalking or aggravated stalking against a victim who is less than 12 years of age at any time during the person's course of conduct. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-315..