General Assembly, Statement Of Intent Or Position

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

Encourages public awareness of the use of umbilical cord blood and placenta blood banking, supports the expansion of existing research in the area of umbilical cord blood and placenta blood banking, and encourages exploration into additional stem cell research. [HJR-211]
Encourages public awareness of the use of umbilical cord blood and placenta blood banking, supports the expansion of existing research in the area of umbilical cord blood and placenta blood banking, and encourages exploration into additional stem cell research.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeremy Faison Re-refer To Senate Health & Welfare Committee on 02/08/2016

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

To support passage of the STEM Education Act (H.R. 1020). [HJR-203]
To support passage of the STEM Education Act (H.R. 1020).

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harry Brooks Engrossed; Ready For Transmission To Sen. on 04/21/2015

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

Commending Taiwan. [HJR-180]
Commending Taiwan.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. G.A. Hardaway Re-refer To Senate Cal. Comm. on 02/01/2016

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

Commending Taiwan. [HJR-136]
Commending Taiwan.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Courtney Rogers Intro., Ref. To State Government Committee on 01/12/2016

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

To "Stand With Rand: Invest in Transportation" and urge the United States Congress to approve United States Senators Rand Paul and Barbara Boxer's proposal to fund American highways at no additional costs to taxpayers by creating tax holidays. [HJR-94]
To "Stand With Rand: Invest in Transportation" and urge the United States Congress to approve United States Senators Rand Paul and Barbara Boxer's proposal to fund American highways at no additional costs to taxpayers by creating tax holidays.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Re-refer To Senate Calendar Committee on 04/21/2015

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

Encourages industrial development boards to scrutinize the value of jobs and return on investment to taxpayers prior to granting tax incentives; encourages companies eligible for tax incentives to ensure that full-time jobs with salary and other benefits are created for potential and current employees. [HJR-93]
Encourages industrial development boards to scrutinize the value of jobs and return on investment to taxpayers prior to granting tax incentives; encourages companies eligible for tax incentives to ensure that full-time jobs with salary and other benefits are created for potential and current employees.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Sparks Intro., Ref. To Business And Utilities Committee on 02/18/2015

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

Expresses support for the federal transfer of public lands to the western states and urges Congress to coordinate the transfer of title to the western states. [HJR-92]
Expresses support for the federal transfer of public lands to the western states and urges Congress to coordinate the transfer of title to the western states.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Signed By Governor. on 01/26/2016

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

Urges the President to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline. [HJR-86]
Urges the President to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Pody Intro., Ref. To Agriculture And Natural Resources Committee on 02/18/2015

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

Encourages the Tennessee commission on aging and disability to develop options for providing dental care to elderly Tennesseans. [HJR-77]
Encourages the Tennessee commission on aging and disability to develop options for providing dental care to elderly Tennesseans.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Darren Jernigan Intro., Ref. To Health Committee on 02/12/2015

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

Affirms commitment to equal right to technology and information access for Tennesseans with disabilities. [HJR-57]
Affirms commitment to equal right to technology and information access for Tennesseans with disabilities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Signed By Governor. on 02/12/2016

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

Expresses support for efforts to ensure women have access to full range of contraception. [HJR-47]
Expresses support for efforts to ensure women have access to full range of contraception.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Beck Sponsor(s) Added. on 02/24/2015

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

Recommends all school administrators, teachers, parents, and students be educated about the potential health impact of heavy backpacks and take proactive measures to avoid injury. [HJR-16]
Recommends all school administrators, teachers, parents, and students be educated about the potential health impact of heavy backpacks and take proactive measures to avoid injury.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John DeBerry Signed By Governor. on 01/27/2016

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

Urges all middle and high schools to have athletic trainers on staff. [SJR-145]
Urges all middle and high schools to have athletic trainers on staff.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rusty Crowe Signed By Governor. on 04/30/2019

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

Declares the duty of the attorney general and reporter to defend the constitutionality of Article XI, Section 9, of the Tennessee Constitution against challenges in the courts. [SR-108]
Declares the duty of the attorney general and reporter to defend the constitutionality of Article XI, Section 9, of the Tennessee Constitution against challenges in the courts.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Summerville P2c, Ref. To S. Jud. Comm. on 03/31/2014

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

Directs the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to turn over for inspection all files and records relating to the investigation of District Attorney R. Steven Bebb to the senate judiciary committee. [SR-40]
Directs the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to turn over for inspection all files and records relating to the investigation of District Attorney R. Steven Bebb to the senate judiciary committee.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Kelsey Adopted By S. Jud. Comm. on 04/09/2013

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

Urges the Tennessee Surpreme Court not to adopt the proposed amendment to Rule 8, Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4, of the Rules of the Tennessee Supreme Court relative to professional misconduct by attorneys [SR-32]
Urges the Tennessee Surpreme Court not to adopt the proposed amendment to Rule 8, Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4, of the Rules of the Tennessee Supreme Court relative to professional misconduct by attorneys

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Kelsey Enrolled And Ready For Signatures on 04/09/2013

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

Encourage schools to have their students recite the first official salute to the Tennessee Flag. [SJR-715]
Encourage schools to have their students recite the first official salute to the Tennessee Flag.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mae Beavers Ref. To Delayed Bill Committee on 04/16/2014

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

Expresses opposition to U.S. Army proposal to eliminate Kiowa helicopters from Army and National Guard units. [SJR-710]
Expresses opposition to U.S. Army proposal to eliminate Kiowa helicopters from Army and National Guard units.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Doug Overbey Signed By Governor. on 04/14/2014

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

Expresses support for the extension of the U.S. army corps of engineers permit that authorizes the City of Oak Ridge's bank stabilization project on Melton Hill Lake to widen the existing rowing course. [SJR-664]
Expresses support for the extension of the U.S. army corps of engineers permit that authorizes the City of Oak Ridge's bank stabilization project on Melton Hill Lake to widen the existing rowing course.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Randy McNally P2c, Ref. To S. E,a&nr Comm. on 03/20/2014

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

Censures UT administrators for acquiescence in Sex Week at UT-Knoxville. [SJR-660]
Censures UT administrators for acquiescence in Sex Week at UT-Knoxville.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Summerville P2c, Ref. To S. Ed. Comm. on 03/17/2014

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