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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, requires public records commission to annually report any changes to the public records laws in this state to the general assembly not later than December 31 of each year. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. [SB-1024]
As introduced, requires public records commission to annually report any changes to the public records laws in this state to the general assembly not later than December 31 of each year. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Shane Reeves Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate State & Local Government Committee on 04/08/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, includes attendance and voting records of elected and appointed officials within the definition of "public record or records" or "state record or records" for purposes of the public records laws. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. [SB-879]
As introduced, includes attendance and voting records of elected and appointed officials within the definition of "public record or records" or "state record or records" for purposes of the public records laws. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Raumesh Akbari Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate State & Local Government Committee on 04/08/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, clarifies video taken by a law enforcement body camera is a public record open to public inspection; removes termination date on exceptions; provides a process for attorneys to access confidential recordings for use in civil litigation. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5. [SB-824]
As introduced, clarifies video taken by a law enforcement body camera is a public record open to public inspection; removes termination date on exceptions; provides a process for attorneys to access confidential recordings for use in civil litigation. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Raumesh Akbari Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate State & Local Government Committee on 04/08/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits governmental entities from entering into confidentiality agreements with regard to public records. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. [SB-478]
As introduced, prohibits governmental entities from entering into confidentiality agreements with regard to public records. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Todd Gardenhire Rcvd. From S., Held On H. Desk. on 04/18/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, increases from 10 to 15 days the period by which a state agency releasing public records originating in a county assessor's office must notify the county assessor of property of the recipient of the records. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 10, Chapter 7. [SB-434]
As introduced, increases from 10 to 15 days the period by which a state agency releasing public records originating in a county assessor's office must notify the county assessor of property of the recipient of the records. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Bell Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate State And Local Government Committee on 04/09/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, designates 911 calls, recordings, and transmissions as confidential except for certain purposes or unless a recorded caller consents to the release of such records. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 86 and Title 10. [SB-386]
As introduced, designates 911 calls, recordings, and transmissions as confidential except for certain purposes or unless a recorded caller consents to the release of such records. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 86 and Title 10.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Shane Reeves Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate State & Local Government Committee on 04/08/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, provides that any legislation of the house of representatives that creates an exception to the requirement deeming records of public entities to be open for inspection by the public must be referred to the government operations committee according to the rules of the house of representatives. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 6 and Title 10, Chapter 7. [SB-167]
As enacted, provides that any legislation of the house of representatives that creates an exception to the requirement deeming records of public entities to be open for inspection by the public must be referred to the government operations committee according to the rules of the house of representatives. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 6 and Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Todd Gardenhire Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 221 on 05/09/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, authorizes the transfer of wills and marriage licenses from the clerk's office to other suitable facilities. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 18, Chapter 1; Section 18-6-109 and Section 32-2-102. [SB-76]
As enacted, authorizes the transfer of wills and marriage licenses from the clerk's office to other suitable facilities. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 18, Chapter 1; Section 18-6-109 and Section 32-2-102.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ferrell Haile Pub. Ch. 79 on 04/09/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, requires public records commission to annually report any changes to the public records laws in this state to the general assembly not later than December 31 of each year. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. [HB-1368]
As introduced, requires public records commission to annually report any changes to the public records laws in this state to the general assembly not later than December 31 of each year. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Tillis P2c, Caption Bill, Held On Desk - Pending Amdt. on 02/11/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, adds two members to the advisory committee on open government, one senator to be appointed by the speaker of the senate and one representative to be appointed by the speaker of the house. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8, Chapter 4; Title 8, Chapter 44 and Title 10, Chapter 7. [HB-1226]
As introduced, adds two members to the advisory committee on open government, one senator to be appointed by the speaker of the senate and one representative to be appointed by the speaker of the house. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8, Chapter 4; Title 8, Chapter 44 and Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Glen Casada P2c, Caption Bill, Held On Desk - Pending Amdt. on 02/11/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, creates an exception to provisions concerning the confidentiality of certain investigatory records of the division of health related boards in the department of health. - Amends TCA Title 10; Title 38, Chapter 6 and Title 63, Chapter 1. [HB-1132]
As enacted, creates an exception to provisions concerning the confidentiality of certain investigatory records of the division of health related boards in the department of health. - Amends TCA Title 10; Title 38, Chapter 6 and Title 63, Chapter 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Sherrell Pub. Ch. 447 on 05/29/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, requires that personally identifying information contained in motor vehicle accident reports be treated as confidential information and restricted from public disclosure; creates exceptions; revises other provisions governing motor vehicle accident reports. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 38; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 1. [HB-1107]
As enacted, requires that personally identifying information contained in motor vehicle accident reports be treated as confidential information and restricted from public disclosure; creates exceptions; revises other provisions governing motor vehicle accident reports. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 38; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Gant Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 111 on 04/15/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits governmental entities from entering into confidentiality agreements with regard to public records. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. [HB-665]
As introduced, prohibits governmental entities from entering into confidentiality agreements with regard to public records. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeremy Faison Taken Off Notice For Cal. In State Committee on 04/16/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, includes attendance and voting records of elected and appointed officials within the definition of "public record or records" or "state record or records" for purposes of the public records laws. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. [HB-589]
As introduced, includes attendance and voting records of elected and appointed officials within the definition of "public record or records" or "state record or records" for purposes of the public records laws. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dwayne Thompson Failed In S/c Public Service & Employees Subcommittee Of State Committee on 03/27/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, clarifies video taken by a law enforcement body camera is a public record open to public inspection; removes termination date on exceptions; provides a process for attorneys to access confidential recordings for use in civil litigation. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5. [HB-413]
As introduced, clarifies video taken by a law enforcement body camera is a public record open to public inspection; removes termination date on exceptions; provides a process for attorneys to access confidential recordings for use in civil litigation. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. London Lamar Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Public Service & Employees Subcommittee Of State Committee on 04/03/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, authorizes the transfer of wills and marriage licenses from the clerk's office to other suitable facilities. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 18, Chapter 1; Section 18-6-109 and Section 32-2-102. [HB-392]
As enacted, authorizes the transfer of wills and marriage licenses from the clerk's office to other suitable facilities. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 18, Chapter 1; Section 18-6-109 and Section 32-2-102.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jerome Moon Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 79 on 04/09/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits government payments, fees, and other forms of financial benefits paid or bestowed, or agreed to be paid or bestowed, to a private entity from being deemed confidential under the open records provisions of state law unless the transaction or proposed transaction falls under a specific state or federal law. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504. [HB-370]
As introduced, prohibits government payments, fees, and other forms of financial benefits paid or bestowed, or agreed to be paid or bestowed, to a private entity from being deemed confidential under the open records provisions of state law unless the transaction or proposed transaction falls under a specific state or federal law. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Martin Daniel Failed In S/c Public Service & Employees Subcommittee Of State Committee on 03/20/2019

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As introduced, designates 911 calls, recordings, and transmissions as confidential except for certain purposes or unless a recorded caller consents to the release of such records. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 86 and Title 10. [HB-335]
As introduced, designates 911 calls, recordings, and transmissions as confidential except for certain purposes or unless a recorded caller consents to the release of such records. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 86 and Title 10.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Tillis Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Public Service & Employees Subcommittee Of State Committee on 03/27/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, increases from 10 to 15 days the period by which a state agency releasing public records originating in a county assessor's office must notify the county assessor of property of the recipient of the records. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 10, Chapter 7. [HB-223]
As introduced, increases from 10 to 15 days the period by which a state agency releasing public records originating in a county assessor's office must notify the county assessor of property of the recipient of the records. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeremy Faison Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Public Service & Employees Subcommittee Of State Committee on 04/03/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, provides that any legislation of the house of representatives that creates an exception to the requirement deeming records of public entities to be open for inspection by the public must be referred to the government operations committee according to the rules of the house of representatives. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 6 and Title 10, Chapter 7. [HB-86]
As enacted, provides that any legislation of the house of representatives that creates an exception to the requirement deeming records of public entities to be open for inspection by the public must be referred to the government operations committee according to the rules of the house of representatives. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 6 and Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. G.A. Hardaway Pub. Ch. 221 on 05/09/2019

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