Update/Memo

The General Assembly is now operating at full-speed – budget presentations are well underway, legislation is constantly being put on notice, and committee calendars are filling up fast. With over 1,500 pieces of legislation filed this year alone, the General Assembly will have to move fast to adjourn by Easter, a date mentioned as the goal by Lt. Gov. McNally earlier this year. HB1945 (performing work without a license or required certification) was placed into the general subcommittee of the Senate Government Operations Committee this week. This indicates that the Senate Sponsor does NOT intend to run this legislation this year. We are excited about this new development. In observance of President’s Day, the General Assembly will not meet Monday, February 17. As we move into this critical part of session, please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any issues, questions, or concerns regarding any legislation.

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Calendar Report
Week of Feb. 17, 2020

Tue 2/18/20 9:00am – House Hearing Rm III, House Safety & Funding Subcommittee

MEMBERS: CHAIR T. Weaver (R); D. Carr (R); D. Howell (R); L. Lamar (D); J. Potts (D); L. Russell (R); B. Griffey (R)

1. HB1616 Hulsey B. TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES: Use of wireless telecommunications devices while operating a motor vehicle. Exempts operators of taxis and transportation network company drivers from the prohibition on physically holding a wireless telecommunication device while operating a motor vehicle. 
Fiscal Note: (Dated January 14, 2020) Decrease State Revenue Exceeds $4,000/FY20-21 and Subsequent Years Decrease Local Revenue Exceeds $800/FY20-21 and Subsequent Years 
Senate Status: 01/23/20 – Referred to Senate Transportation. 
House Status: 02/13/20 – Set for House Safety & Funding Subcommittee 02/18/20. 
Meetings:  Tue 2/18/20 9:00am – House Hearing Rm III, House Safety & Funding Subcommittee;
SB1748 – J. Lundberg – 01/23/20 – Referred to Senate Transportation.

Tue 2/18/20 9:00am – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate Finance Revenue Subcommittee

HEADER: The subcommittee will meet immediately following Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee.  MEMBERS: CHAIR J. Hensley (R); VICE CHAIR T. Gardenhire (R); B. Gilmore (D); F. Haile (R); K. Yager (R)

1. SB2158 Johnson J. TAXES BUSINESS: Tax credits for brownfield properties. Authorizes tax credits for privilege and excise taxes equal to 75 percent of the purchase price of brownfield property purchased in a tier 3 or tier 4 enhancement county for the purpose of a qualified development project. Revises other provisions regarding tax credits for brownfield properties. Part of Administration Package. 
Senate Status: 02/12/20 – Set for Senate Finance Revenue Subcommittee 02/18/20. 
House Status: 02/13/20 – Set for House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee 02/19/20. 
Meetings:  Tue 2/18/20 9:00am – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate Finance Revenue Subcommittee; Wed 2/19/20 11:00am – House Hearing Rm III, House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee;
HB2227 – W. Lamberth – 02/13/20 – Set for House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee 02/19/20.

Tue 2/18/20 10:30am – House Hearing Rm I, House State Committee

HEADER: The committee will have a FY 20-21 Budget Presentation by Commissioner Tony Parker with the TN Department of Correction and by Executive Director Ashley Howell with the TN State Museum.  MEMBERS: CHAIR K. Keisling (R); VICE CHAIR R. Eldridge (R); C. Todd (R); P. Marsh (R); J. Moon (R); J. Powell (D); B. Ramsey (R); J. Reedy (R); J. Shaw (D); R. Staples (D); R. Tillis (R); H. Love Jr. (D); M. Littleton (R); J. Lafferty (R); B. Beck (D); R. Bricken (R); G. Casada (R); A. Farmer (R); C. Halford (R); G. Hicks (R); B. Hulsey (R)

4. HB1811 Wright D. COMMERCIAL LAW: Business filings submitted to the secretary of state. Makes various changes concerning filings submitted by different entities to the secretary of state (32 pp). 
Fiscal Note: (Dated February 6, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT 
Senate Status: 02/12/20 – Set for Senate State & Local Government Committee 02/18/20. 
House Status: 02/13/20 – Set for House State Committee 02/18/20. 
Meetings:  Tue 2/11/20 12:00pm – House Hearing Rm II, House Department & Agencies Subcommittee; Tue 2/18/20 10:30am – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate State & Local Government Committee; Tue 2/18/20 10:30am – House Hearing Rm I, House State Committee;
SB1754 – J. Lundberg – 02/12/20 – Set for Senate State & Local Government Committee 02/18/20.

Tue 2/18/20 10:30am – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate State & Local Government Committee

HEADER: The committee will have budget hearings by the TN Human Rights Commission, TN Housing Development Agency and the TN Bureau of Ethics & Campaign Finance.  MEMBERS: CHAIR S. Dickerson (R); VICE CHAIR R. Briggs (R); 2ND VICE CHAIR T. Gardenhire (R); E. Jackson (R); B. Kelsey (R); S. Reeves (R); D. White (R); K. Yager (R); J. Yarbro (D)

7. SB1754 Lundberg J. COMMERCIAL LAW: Business filings submitted to the secretary of state. Makes various changes concerning filings submitted by different entities to the secretary of state (32 pp). 
Fiscal Note: (Dated February 6, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT 
Senate Status: 02/12/20 – Set for Senate State & Local Government Committee 02/18/20. 
House Status: 02/13/20 – Set for House State Committee 02/18/20. 
Meetings:  Tue 2/11/20 12:00pm – House Hearing Rm II, House Department & Agencies Subcommittee; Tue 2/18/20 10:30am – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate State & Local Government Committee; Tue 2/18/20 10:30am – House Hearing Rm I, House State Committee;
HB1811 – D. Wright – 02/13/20 – Set for House State Committee 02/18/20.
20. SB1825 Kelsey B. PROPERTY & HOUSING: Subdivision regulations – sale of land prior to final subdivision plat approval. Permits an owner or agent of the owner of land to sell, agree to sell, or negotiate to sell the land by reference to a subdivision plat before the final subdivision plat is approved by the planning commission 
Fiscal Note: (Dated February 5, 2020) Other Fiscal Impact In the event local governments are required to provide infrastructure improvements to subdivision plats, the proposed legislation will result in a mandatory increase in local expenditures, the timing and extent of which cannot reasonably be determined.* 
Senate Status: 02/12/20 – Set for Senate State & Local Government Committee 02/18/20. 
House Status: 01/31/20 – Referred to House Property & Planning Subcommittee. 
Meetings:  Tue 2/11/20 10:30am – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate State & Local Government Committee; Tue 2/18/20 10:30am – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate State & Local Government Committee;
HB1969 – E. Helton – 01/31/20 – Referred to House Property & Planning Subcommittee.

Tue 2/18/20 12:00pm – House Hearing Rm II, House Department & Agencies Subcommittee

MEMBERS: CHAIR B. Ramsey (R); B. Beck (D); C. Halford (R); K. Keisling (R); M. Littleton (R); R. Staples (D); R. Tillis (R); G. Casada (R)

4. HB1949 Daniel M. PUBLIC FINANCE: Allows agencies to use reserve funds to cover deficits. Allows an agency, defined as a regulatory board, commission, or entity administratively attached to the division of regulatory boards within the department of commerce and insurance or the division of health related boards with the department of health, to use up to ten percent (10%) of their reserve funds to cover an operating deficit. Establishes requirements of the agency regarding their financial status and use of their reserve. Broadly captioned. 
Senate Status: 02/06/20 – Referred to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee. 
House Status: 02/13/20 – Set for House Department & Agencies Subcommittee 02/18/20. 
Meetings:  Tue 2/18/20 12:00pm – House Hearing Rm II, House Department & Agencies Subcommittee;
SB2074 – M. Pody – 02/06/20 – Referred to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee.

Tue 2/18/20 1:00pm – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate Commerce & Labor Committee

HEADER: The committee will have a budget hearing by the TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development.   MEMBERS: CHAIR P. Bailey (R); VICE CHAIR A. Swann (R); 2ND VICE CHAIR J. Lundberg (R); R. Akbari (D); D. Gresham (R); J. Johnson (R); F. Niceley (R); S. Southerland (R); B. Watson (R)

3. SB1615 Haile F. PROPERTY & HOUSING: Notice period for termination of residential tenancy. Reduces the required notice period for termination of residential tenancy to three days in a county with a population more than 75,000 and to 14 days for all other counties in situations where an unauthorized subtenant refuses to vacate the premises 
Amendment Summary: House Commerce Committee amendment 1 (014222), which deletes and rewrites all language after the enacting clause such that the only change is that it authorizes a landlord to terminate a residential tenancy within three days from the date written notice is received by the tenant in any county. 
Fiscal Note: (Dated January 15, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT 
Senate Status: 02/12/20 – Set for Senate Commerce & Labor Committee 02/18/20. 
House Status: 02/13/20 – Set for House Floor 02/20/20. 
Meetings:  Tue 2/4/20 3:00pm – House Hearing Rm III, House Business Subcommittee; Tue 2/11/20 1:30pm – House Hearing Rm I, House Commerce Committee; Tue 2/18/20 1:00pm – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate Commerce & Labor Committee; Thu 2/13/20 8:15am – House Hearing Rm I, House Calendar & Rules Committee Regular;
HB1606 – W. Lamberth – 02/13/20 – Set for House Floor 02/20/20.
4. SB1857 Swann A. PROPERTY & HOUSING: Right-of-way reservations affecting property owners. Declares no government entity require right-of-way dedication that requires a landowner to transfer any ownership of property to government entity for any application approval. Government entities may require right-of-way reservations as a condition for subdivision approval. Gives property owners the choice of agreeing to a right-of-way reservation or dedication and allows agreement to be changed through a process determined by the government entity if property is transferred to a new owner. Right-of-way reservations will automatically reflect decreases in distance required by major road plans. Entitles property owner compensation of property covered by a right-of-way reservation if possession of property is taken by a government entity. Declares real estate licensees have no duty to inform parties of a real estate transaction of right-of-way reservations affecting real estate. 
Senate Status: 02/12/20 – Set for Senate Commerce & Labor Committee 02/18/20. 
House Status: 02/13/20 – Set for House Property & Planning Subcommittee 02/18/20. 
Meetings:  Tue 2/18/20 1:00pm – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate Commerce & Labor Committee; Tue 2/18/20 4:30pm – House Hearing Rm IV, House Property & Planning Subcommittee;
HB2048 – R. Williams – 02/13/20 – Set for House Property & Planning Subcommittee 02/18/20.
5. SB2144 Johnson J. PROFESSIONS & LICENSURE: Changes requirements for persons who have an ownership interest in an appraisal management company. Extends the requirement for review of persons owning interest in an appraisal management company to all persons rather than just those owning more than ten percent (10%) of an appraisal management company. Broadly captioned. 
Fiscal Note: (Dated February 12, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT 
Senate Status: 02/12/20 – Set for Senate Commerce & Labor Committee 02/18/20. 
House Status: 02/13/20 – Set for House Business Subcommittee 02/18/20. 
Meetings:  Tue 2/18/20 1:00pm – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate Commerce & Labor Committee; Tue 2/18/20 3:00pm – House Hearing Rm III, House Business Subcommittee;
HB2213 – W. Lamberth – 02/13/20 – Set for House Business Subcommittee 02/18/20.

Tue 2/18/20 3:00pm – House Hearing Rm III, House Business Subcommittee

MEMBERS: CHAIR R. Travis (R); J. Chism (D); C. Doggett (R); T. Hill (R); C. Hurt (R); D. Wright (R); G. Hardaway (D); J. Holsclaw, Jr. (R); T. Leatherwood (R)

1. HB2213 Lamberth W. PROFESSIONS & LICENSURE: Changes requirements for persons who have an ownership interest in an appraisal management company. Extends the requirement for review of persons owning interest in an appraisal management company to all persons rather than just those owning more than ten percent (10%) of an appraisal management company. Broadly captioned. 
Fiscal Note: (Dated February 12, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT 
Senate Status: 02/12/20 – Set for Senate Commerce & Labor Committee 02/18/20. 
House Status: 02/13/20 – Set for House Business Subcommittee 02/18/20. 
Meetings:  Tue 2/18/20 1:00pm – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate Commerce & Labor Committee; Tue 2/18/20 3:00pm – House Hearing Rm III, House Business Subcommittee;
SB2144 – J. Johnson – 02/12/20 – Set for Senate Commerce & Labor Committee 02/18/20.
4. HB1681 Haston K. PROPERTY & HOUSING: Allows cancellation of unsolicited contract by mail. Allows cancellation of an unsolicited agreement or contract to purchase the offeree’s real property that was mailed within 30 days from the date of the offeree signing the agreement or contract. Broadly captioned. 
Fiscal Note: (Dated February 14, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT 
Senate Status: 01/29/20 – Referred to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. 
House Status: 02/13/20 – Set for House Business Subcommittee 02/18/20. 
Meetings:  Tue 2/18/20 3:00pm – House Hearing Rm III, House Business Subcommittee;
SB1811 – J. Hensley – 01/29/20 – Referred to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee.
6. HB1946 Daniel M. VETERANS & MILITARY AFFAIRS: Occupational training for members of the U.S. armed forces and honorably discharged veterans. Allows members of the United States armed forces and veterans who have been honorably discharged to receive equivalent credit toward the receipt of an occupational license relating to the training that was received. Broadly captioned. 
Fiscal Note: (Dated January 30, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT 
Senate Status: 01/30/20 – Referred to Senate State & Local Government Committee. 
House Status: 02/13/20 – Set for House Business Subcommittee 02/18/20. 
Meetings:  Tue 2/11/20 3:00pm – House Hearing Rm III, House Business Subcommittee; Tue 2/18/20 3:00pm – House Hearing Rm III, House Business Subcommittee;
SB1915 – J. Bowling – 01/30/20 – Referred to Senate State & Local Government Committee.

Tue 2/18/20 3:00pm – House Hearing Rm II, House Civil Justice Subcommittee

HEADER: The subcommittee will have a budget hearing by the Attorney General and Reporter.  MEMBERS: CHAIR M. Carter (R); B. Beck (D); M. Curcio (R); J. Garrett (R); D. Howell (R); J. Towns Jr. (D); D. Moody (R)

6. HB2682 Hill T. ESTATES & TRUSTS: Increases the values of homestead exemptions in various provisions. Increases aggregate value for individuals owning homesteads acting as their principal place of residence from $5,000 to $35,000, and individuals jointly owning a homestead acting as their principle place of residence from $7,500 to $52,500. Removes homestead exemption restrictions on unmarried individuals over age 62 and individuals who have at least one minor child. Broadly captioned. 
Fiscal Note: (Dated February 8, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT 
Senate Status: 02/10/20 – Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee. 
House Status: 02/13/20 – Set for House Civil Justice Subcommittee 02/18/20. 
Meetings:  Tue 2/18/20 3:00pm – House Hearing Rm II, House Civil Justice Subcommittee;
SB2235 – K. Yager – 02/10/20 – Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Tue 2/18/20 4:30pm – House Hearing Rm IV, House Property & Planning Subcommittee

MEMBERS: CHAIR D. Carr (R); J. Crawford (R); E. Helton (R); G. Johnson (D); B. Ramsey (R); Y. Hakeem (D); M. Hall (R)

1. HB2236 Lamberth W. PROPERTY & HOUSING: Changes department responsible for certifying land rendered tax exempt under state acquisition. Requires the commissioner of general services instead of the commissioner of finance and administration to certify by January 1 of each year to the comptroller of the treasury information necessary to identify property rendered tax exempt by acquisition by the state in the preceding fiscal year for conservation and preservation. Part of Administration Package. 
Senate Status: 02/10/20 – Referred to Senate Energy, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee. 
House Status: 02/13/20 – Set for House Property & Planning Subcommittee 02/18/20. 
Meetings:  Tue 2/18/20 4:30pm – House Hearing Rm IV, House Property & Planning Subcommittee;
SB2167 – J. Johnson – 02/10/20 – Referred to Senate Energy, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee.
3. HB2048 Williams R. PROPERTY & HOUSING: Right-of-way reservations affecting property owners. Declares no government entity require right-of-way dedication that requires a landowner to transfer any ownership of property to government entity for any application approval. Government entities may require right-of-way reservations as a condition for subdivision approval. Gives property owners the choice of agreeing to a right-of-way reservation or dedication and allows agreement to be changed through a process determined by the government entity if property is transferred to a new owner. Right-of-way reservations will automatically reflect decreases in distance required by major road plans. Entitles property owner compensation of property covered by a right-of-way reservation if possession of property is taken by a government entity. Declares real estate licensees have no duty to inform parties of a real estate transaction of right-of-way reservations affecting real estate. 
Senate Status: 02/12/20 – Set for Senate Commerce & Labor Committee 02/18/20. 
House Status: 02/13/20 – Set for House Property & Planning Subcommittee 02/18/20. 
Meetings:  Tue 2/18/20 1:00pm – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate Commerce & Labor Committee; Tue 2/18/20 4:30pm – House Hearing Rm IV, House Property & Planning Subcommittee;
SB1857 – A. Swann – 02/12/20 – Set for Senate Commerce & Labor Committee 02/18/20.
4. HB2776 Holsclaw, Jr. J. PROPERTY & HOUSING: Redefines terms to promote single-family housing development. Includes incentives that promote the development of single-family housing, for purposes of laws governing projects by industrial development corporations and contributions to industrial development corporations by municipalities in the terms “economic development” and “project.” 
Fiscal Note: (Dated February 14, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT 
Senate Status: 02/10/20 – Referred to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. 
House Status: 02/13/20 – Set for House Property & Planning Subcommittee 02/18/20. 
Meetings:  Tue 2/18/20 4:30pm – House Hearing Rm IV, House Property & Planning Subcommittee;
SB2663 – R. Crowe – 02/10/20 – Referred to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee.
6. HJR806 Baum C. TAXES PROPERTY: Constitutional amendment – property tax relief for owners of historic properties. Proposes an amendment to Article II, Section 28, of the Tennessee Constitution to provide property tax relief for owners of historic properties and the preservation, restoration, or improvement of such properties. 
Fiscal Note: (Dated February 13, 2020) Increase State Expenditures $10,000/FY19-20 
House Status: 02/13/20 – Set for House Property & Planning Subcommittee 02/18/20. 
Meetings:  Tue 2/18/20 4:30pm – House Hearing Rm IV, House Property & Planning Subcommittee;
– – 02/13/20 – H: Set for House Property & Planning Subcommittee 02/18/20.

Wed 2/19/20 8:30am – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate Government Operations Consent Calendar

HEADER: The committee will hear a presentation on Strategic Technology Solutions by the TN Department of Finance & Administration.  MEMBERS: CHAIR K. Roberts (R); VICE CHAIR E. Jackson (R); 2ND VICE CHAIR J. Bowling (R); M. Bell (R); R. Crowe (R); S. Kyle (D); B. Massey (R); M. Pody (R); K. Yager (R)

6. SB1684 Roberts K. GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION: Sunset – real estate commission. Extends the real estate commission to June 30, 2024. 
Fiscal Note: (Dated January 20, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT 
Senate Status: 02/12/20 – Set for Senate Government Operations Consent Calendar 02/19/20. 
House Status: 01/23/20 – Referred to House Government Operations Committee. 
Meetings:  Wed 2/19/20 8:30am – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate Government Operations Consent Calendar;
HB1762 – M. Daniel – 01/23/20 – Referred to House Government Operations Committee.

Wed 2/19/20 10:00am – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate Transportation & Safety Committee

HEADER: The committee will have a budget hearing by the TN Department of Transportation.  MEMBERS: CHAIR B. Massey (R); VICE CHAIR M. Pody (R); 2ND VICE CHAIR F. Niceley (R); P. Bailey (R); J. Bowling (R); R. Briggs (R); B. Gilmore (D); J. Stevens (R); A. Swann (R)

1. SB1734 Hensley J. TRANSPORTATION GENERAL: Expands county legislative bodies authority on public roads. Expands county legislative bodies authority to adopt alternative procedures for opening, changing, or closing of public roads in the county. Authorizes formation of a committee of the county legislative body to perform certain functions for the opening, changing, or closing of such roads if no regional planning commission exists. 
Fiscal Note: (Dated January 25, 2020) Increase Local Expenditures Exceeds $1,400/FY20-21 and Subsequent Years/Permissive 
Senate Status: 02/12/20 – Set for Senate Transportation & Safety Committee 02/19/20. 
House Status: 02/13/20 – Set for House Transportation Committee 02/19/20. 
Meetings:  Wed 2/5/20 2:00pm – House Hearing Rm IV, House Infrastructure Subcommittee; Wed 2/12/20 9:30am – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate Transportation & Safety Committee; Wed 2/12/20 12:30pm – House Hearing Rm II, House Transportation Committee; Wed 2/19/20 10:00am – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate Transportation & Safety Committee; Wed 2/19/20 12:30pm – House Hearing Rm II, House Transportation Committee;
HB1682 – K. Haston – 02/13/20 – Set for House Transportation Committee 02/19/20.
8. SB1751 Lundberg J. TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES: Use of hand-held cell phone while driving. Repeals Chapter 412 of the Public Acts of 2019, which prohibits the use of hand-held telephones while driving. Returns the affected provisions of law to their prior versions, including specifying that the prohibition only applies to a person driving a motor vehicle that is in motion at the time a written message from a mobile telephone or hand-held personal digital assistant is transmitted or read by the person. 
Fiscal Note: (Dated January 29, 2020) Decrease State Revenue Net Impact Exceeds $360,700/FY20-21 and Subsequent Years Decrease Local Revenue Net Impact $45,600/FY20-21 and Subsequent Years 
Senate Status: 02/12/20 – Set for Senate Transportation & Safety Committee 02/19/20. 
House Status: 02/10/20 – Referred to House Safety & Funding Subcommittee. 
Meetings:  Wed 2/19/20 10:00am – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate Transportation & Safety Committee;
HB2290 – B. Hulsey – 02/10/20 – Referred to House Safety & Funding Subcommittee.

Wed 2/19/20 11:00am – House Hearing Rm III, House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee

MEMBERS: CHAIR G. Hicks (R); J. Deberry Jr. (D); R. Tillis (R); R. Staples (D); L. Miller (D); A. Holt (R); D. Hawk (R); R. Gant (R); K. Camper (D); B. Ogles (R); S. Lynn (R); M. Hill (R); P. Hazlewood (R); S. Whitson (R)

7. HB2227 Lamberth W. TAXES BUSINESS: Tax credits for brownfield properties. Authorizes tax credits for privilege and excise taxes equal to 75 percent of the purchase price of brownfield property purchased in a tier 3 or tier 4 enhancement county for the purpose of a qualified development project. Revises other provisions regarding tax credits for brownfield properties. Part of Administration Package. 
Senate Status: 02/12/20 – Set for Senate Finance Revenue Subcommittee 02/18/20. 
House Status: 02/13/20 – Set for House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee 02/19/20. 
Meetings:  Tue 2/18/20 9:00am – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate Finance Revenue Subcommittee; Wed 2/19/20 11:00am – House Hearing Rm III, House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee;
SB2158 – J. Johnson – 02/12/20 – Set for Senate Finance Revenue Subcommittee 02/18/20.

Wed 2/19/20 12:30pm – House Hearing Rm II, House Transportation Committee

HEADER: The committee will have a FY 20-21 Budget Presentation by the TN Department of Transportation.  MEMBERS: CHAIR D. Howell (R); VICE CHAIR B. Griffey (R); R. Grills (R); S. Whitson (R); T. Weaver (R); J. Towns Jr. (D); M. Stewart (D); L. Russell (R); J. Potts (D); L. Lamar (D); K. Keisling (R); C. Hurt (R); B. Dunn (R); G. Casada (R); D. Carr (R); C. Boyd (R)

1. HB1682 Haston K. TRANSPORTATION GENERAL: Expands county legislative bodies authority on public roads. Expands county legislative bodies authority to adopt alternative procedures for opening, changing, or closing of public roads in the county. Authorizes formation of a committee of the county legislative body to perform certain functions for the opening, changing, or closing of such roads if no regional planning commission exists. 
Fiscal Note: (Dated January 25, 2020) Increase Local Expenditures Exceeds $1,400/FY20-21 and Subsequent Years/Permissive 
Senate Status: 02/12/20 – Set for Senate Transportation & Safety Committee 02/19/20. 
House Status: 02/13/20 – Set for House Transportation Committee 02/19/20. 
Meetings:  Wed 2/5/20 2:00pm – House Hearing Rm IV, House Infrastructure Subcommittee; Wed 2/12/20 9:30am – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate Transportation & Safety Committee; Wed 2/12/20 12:30pm – House Hearing Rm II, House Transportation Committee; Wed 2/19/20 10:00am – Senate Hearing Rm I, Senate Transportation & Safety Committee; Wed 2/19/20 12:30pm – House Hearing Rm II, House Transportation Committee;
SB1734 – J. Hensley – 02/12/20 – Set for Senate Transportation & Safety Committee 02/19/20.

Wed 2/19/20 3:30pm – House Hearing Rm I, House Judiciary Committee

MEMBERS: CHAIR M. Curcio (R); VICE CHAIR J. Garrett (R); D. Moody (R); B. Mitchell (D); B. Ogles (R); A. Parkinson (D); J. Potts (D); I. Rudder (R); P. Sherrell (R); J. Towns Jr. (D); J. VanHuss (R); A. Farmer (R); G. Hardaway (D); M. Littleton (R); W. Lamberth (R); C. Johnson (R); B. Beck (D); K. Camper (D); M. Carter (R); M. Daniel (R); C. Doggett (R); R. Eldridge (R); B. Griffey (R); D. Howell (R); B. Hulsey (R)

6. HB1914 Carter M. TRANSPORTATION GENERAL: Easements on private property. Restricts the width of a private easement or right-of-way to 20 feet. Adds provision that specifies that in counties with a metropolitan form of government, the maximum permissible width for an easement or right-of-way is 15 feet. Authorizes the court to award attorney fees to the defending landowner in an action for an easement or right-of-way brought by a private person owning land obstructed entirely from a public road by the intervening land of another person. Makes other changes regarding private easements. 
Fiscal Note: (Dated February 1, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT 
Senate Status: 01/30/20 – Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee. 
House Status: 02/13/20 – Set for House Judiciary Committee 02/19/20. 
Meetings:  Tue 2/11/20 3:00pm – House Hearing Rm II, House Civil Justice Subcommittee; Wed 2/19/20 3:30pm – House Hearing Rm I, House Judiciary Committee;
SB1896 – T. Gardenhire – 01/30/20 – Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.