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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, expands time in which the chief law enforcement official is required to notify a requestor of a law enforcement officer's personal information that there is a specific reason for withholding such information from two business days to seven business days. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. [SB-2879]
As introduced, expands time in which the chief law enforcement official is required to notify a requestor of a law enforcement officer's personal information that there is a specific reason for withholding such information from two business days to seven business days. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Faulk Rcvd. From S., Held On H. Desk. on 03/04/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes the police department of the City of Portland to charge $5.00 for each accident report rather than requiring the city council to follow the per page fee guidelines established by the office of open records counsel in its schedule of reasonable charges for copies of public records. - Amends TCA Section 8-4-604 and Section 10-7-503. [SB-2790]
As introduced, authorizes the police department of the City of Portland to charge $5.00 for each accident report rather than requiring the city council to follow the per page fee guidelines established by the office of open records counsel in its schedule of reasonable charges for copies of public records. - Amends TCA Section 8-4-604 and Section 10-7-503.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Diane Black Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S. S&l Govt. Comm. on 02/10/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, revises the manner in which and by whom military discharge records may be viewed. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 13 and Section 10-7-513. [SB-2667]
As enacted, revises the manner in which and by whom military discharge records may be viewed. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 13 and Section 10-7-513.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charlotte Burks Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 797 on 04/27/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits reasonable costs assessed by a records custodian from including labor charges; deletes the requirement of an additional charge for frequent and multiple requests. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 6 and Section 10-7-503. [SB-2619]
As introduced, prohibits reasonable costs assessed by a records custodian from including labor charges; deletes the requirement of an additional charge for frequent and multiple requests. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 6 and Section 10-7-503.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Tracy P2c, Ref. To S. S&l Govt. Comm. on 01/27/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits social security numbers from being included on medical records prepared for electronic storage or transmission. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 3. [SB-2542]
As introduced, prohibits social security numbers from being included on medical records prepared for electronic storage or transmission. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 3.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Beverly Marrero P2c, Ref. To S.gw,h&hr Comm. on 01/27/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits publication of any information contained in an application or application for renewal of a handgun carry permit; allows access by law enforcement for investigation or prosecution; gives civil cause of action to anyone whose information is published. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 55. [SB-1998]
As introduced, prohibits publication of any information contained in an application or application for renewal of a handgun carry permit; allows access by law enforcement for investigation or prosecution; gives civil cause of action to anyone whose information is published. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Norris P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/26/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, makes confidential information regarding a public employee's health savings account, retirement account, and pension account; specifies that confidentiality provisions of this act and other existing law regarding public employees also applies to former public employees. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5. [SB-1973]
As enacted, makes confidential information regarding a public employee's health savings account, retirement account, and pension account; specifies that confidentiality provisions of this act and other existing law regarding public employees also applies to former public employees. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Norris Pub. Ch. 310 on 06/02/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, protects as confidential, any electronic mail messages or attachments between a member, member-elect, or general assembly staff and a constituent. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 10, Chapter 7. [SB-1673]
As introduced, protects as confidential, any electronic mail messages or attachments between a member, member-elect, or general assembly staff and a constituent. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ophelia Ford Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S. S&l Govt. Comm. on 03/30/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, makes confidential hunting and fishing license and permit records unless the holder of such permit waives confidentiality. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 2, Part 1. [SB-1611]
As introduced, makes confidential hunting and fishing license and permit records unless the holder of such permit waives confidentiality. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 2, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mae Beavers Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S. E,c&t Comm. on 03/03/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, requires the advisory committee on open government in consultation with the office of open records counsel to study the use of social security numbers by local governments and to report to the general assembly by February 1, 2010. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 10. [SB-1474]
As introduced, requires the advisory committee on open government in consultation with the office of open records counsel to study the use of social security numbers by local governments and to report to the general assembly by February 1, 2010. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 10.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Douglas Henry Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S. S&l Govt. Comm. on 04/20/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, removes requirement that public records be made available for public inspection and copying if such records are posted on the official Web site of the custodian. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-503. [SB-1457]
As introduced, removes requirement that public records be made available for public inspection and copying if such records are posted on the official Web site of the custodian. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-503.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Haynes P2c, Ref. To S. S&l Govt. Comm. on 02/18/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, establishes immunity from civil liability for persons furnishing, disclosing, or requesting information without malice pursuant to public records laws. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 4; Title 8, Chapter 44 and Title 10, Chapter 7. [SB-1280]
As introduced, establishes immunity from civil liability for persons furnishing, disclosing, or requesting information without malice pursuant to public records laws. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 4; Title 8, Chapter 44 and Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dewayne Bunch Comp. Hb Subst (sends Sb To Dead Bill File) on 06/02/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, extends confidential status to certain identifying information compiled and maintained by the department of correction or board of probation and parole concerning a person who has requested that notification be provided regarding the status of criminal proceedings or of a sentenced felon. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 40, Chapter 28; Title 40, Chapter 38 and Title 41, Chapter 21. [SB-894]
As enacted, extends confidential status to certain identifying information compiled and maintained by the department of correction or board of probation and parole concerning a person who has requested that notification be provided regarding the status of criminal proceedings or of a sentenced felon. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 40, Chapter 28; Title 40, Chapter 38 and Title 41, Chapter 21.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charlotte Burks Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 176 on 05/21/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, requires certain personal information regarding a victim who receives compensation under the criminal injuries compensation fund to be treated as confidential. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504 and Title 29, Chapter 13. [SB-880]
As enacted, requires certain personal information regarding a victim who receives compensation under the criminal injuries compensation fund to be treated as confidential. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504 and Title 29, Chapter 13.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Ketron Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 328 on 06/05/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes the county clerk of Davidson County to issue certified copies of birth certificates and death certificates. - Amends TCA Section 68-3-206. [SB-407]
As introduced, authorizes the county clerk of Davidson County to issue certified copies of birth certificates and death certificates. - Amends TCA Section 68-3-206.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Douglas Henry P2c, Ref. To S. S&l Govt. Comm. on 02/12/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, makes confidential certain information that is a trade secret under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, as determined by the commissioner of commerce and insurance in the commissioner's sole discretion. - Amends TCA Title 56. [SB-223]
As enacted, makes confidential certain information that is a trade secret under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, as determined by the commissioner of commerce and insurance in the commissioner's sole discretion. - Amends TCA Title 56.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Kelsey Pub. Ch. 837 on 05/11/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, designates as classified and exempt from public disclosure certain records that are directly related to the security of government buildings. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. [SB-202]
As enacted, designates as classified and exempt from public disclosure certain records that are directly related to the security of government buildings. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dewayne Bunch Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 567 on 07/07/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, makes confidential all information furnished by a witness during the course of certain investigations. - Amends TCA Title 10. [SB-170]
As introduced, makes confidential all information furnished by a witness during the course of certain investigations. - Amends TCA Title 10.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Ketron P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/11/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, requires the chief administrative officer of each entity subject to public records to inform employees and appointees about the requirements of state law concerning public records and the entities' policies for administering public records statutes. - Amends TCA Title 10. [SB-133]
As introduced, requires the chief administrative officer of each entity subject to public records to inform employees and appointees about the requirements of state law concerning public records and the entities' policies for administering public records statutes. - Amends TCA Title 10.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Ketron Action Def. In S. S&l Govt. Comm. To 5/5/2009 on 04/28/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits governmental entities from denying access to books, records, and other materials available for public inspection because a governmental entity is involved in litigation or contemplating involvement in litigation. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. [HB-3882]
As introduced, prohibits governmental entities from denying access to books, records, and other materials available for public inspection because a governmental entity is involved in litigation or contemplating involvement in litigation. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Kernell Taken Off Notice For Cal. In: Judiciary Committee on 04/13/2010

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