Bill status
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:28 pmThese are the bills I am following Some OHV bills are being heard next week.
contact your TN Reps at: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/legislators/ or call them at All legislators may be reached at 1-800-449-8366, then enter the last five digits of their office phone number found here: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/
Note: the TOSHA bill (SB0519 by Bell (HB0283 by Dennis)) is now passed and signed by the Governor on April 6 2011 and is now law. (Public Chapter 33 below)
SB0519 by Bell
(HB0283 by Dennis)
As introduced, provides that an employer permitting a person with a handgun carry permit to carry a handgun on the employer's property does not constitute an occupational safety and health hazard to the employees.
Pub. Ch. 33
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 33)
04/06/2011
The White-tailed Deer Breeding and Farming Act needs to be killed. This is a bad situation and this type of “farming” may be the cause of Chronic Waste Disease. Right now we do not have this in Tennessee and it will devastate the deer herd once it gets here. We do not need to accelerate the process of spreading the disease. Deer Farming could do just that. There is no known way to test deer for this disease when the “farmers” import the deer and it only takes just one case. Testing can only be done by killing the deer and analyzing the brain matter of the deer. Call your reps and tell them absolutely NO on HB1112 by Niceley (SB1568 by Ketron) Deer Breeding Farm Act.
The Adventure Tourism Bill is a good bill. I would suggest to call and ask to have the “shooting sports” included in the bill.
The OHV Act to transfer from TWRA to TDEC will be heard in the Conservation Subcommittee for 4/12/2011)
Please pass this on.
David
Latest Actions for Bills in Group: My Bills
As of Friday, April 08, 2011 at 6:46 PM
Bill Number
Composite Abstract
Last Major Action
Action Date
SB0836 by Bell
(HB0799 by Dennis)
As introduced, changes element of offense of using spotlight to locate deer to require that the light be used with the intent to hunt deer rather than the light be used in an apparent attempt or with the intent to locate deer.
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar cal. for 4/11/2011
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Placed on cal. Conservation & Environment Committee for 4/13/2011)
04/08/2011
SB0307 by Southerland
(HB0947 by Lollar)
As introduced, deletes wild hog from definition of "big game" and removes permitting requirements for hunting wild boars and wild hogs.
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 cal. for 4/11/2011
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Placed on cal. Conservation & Environment Committee for 4/13/2011)
04/07/2011
SB1205 by Yager
(HB1278 by Matheny)
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Adventure Tourism and Rural Development Act of 2011."
Placed on S. E,C&T Comm. cal. for 4/13/2011
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Placed on cal. Conservation & Environment Committee for 4/13/2011)
04/07/2011
SB1257 by Yager
(HB1621 by Shipley)
As introduced, authorizes licensing of certain all terrain vehicles (ATVs); allows local governments to authorize use of such ATVs on certain public highways.
Placed on S. Trans Comm. cal. for 4/13/2011
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 4/12/2011)
04/07/2011
HB1112 by Niceley
(SB1568 by Ketron)
As introduced, enacts the "White-tailed Deer Breeding and Farming Act."
Placed on s/c cal Conservation Subcommittee for 4/12/2011
(Last action on companion, 03/28/2011: Assigned to Gen. Sub of E,C&T Com. )
04/06/2011
SB0519 by Bell
(HB0283 by Dennis)
As introduced, provides that an employer permitting a person with a handgun carry permit to carry a handgun on the employer's property does not constitute an occupational safety and health hazard to the employees.
Pub. Ch. 33
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 33)
04/06/2011
SB1568 by Ketron
(HB1112 by Niceley)
As introduced, enacts the "White-tailed Deer Breeding and Farming Act."
Assigned to Gen. Sub of E,C&T Com.
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Placed on s/c cal Conservation Subcommittee for 4/12/2011)
03/28/2011
SB0298 by Ketron
(HB0539 by Womick)
As introduced, exempts persons with certain weapons training from the hunter education course required before being able to hunt.
Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. E,C&T Comm.
(Last action on companion, 03/16/2011: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in: Conservation & Environment Committee)
03/16/2011
HB0539 by Womick
(SB0298 by Ketron)
As introduced, exempts persons with certain weapons training from the hunter education course required before being able to hunt.
Taken Off Notice For Cal. in: Conservation & Environment Committee
(Last action on companion, 03/16/2011: Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. E,C&T Comm.)
03/16/2011
SB0304 by Southerland
(HB0524 by Faison)
As introduced, authorizes courts to order payment of restitution in addition to, rather than in lieu of, $50.00 fine for riding an OHV on another's land without permission.
Assigned to Gen. Sub of S. Jud. Com.
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Placed on s/c cal Judiciary Subcommittee for 4/13/2011)
03/15/2011
SB0305 by Southerland
(HB0495 by Faison)
As introduced, transfers jurisdiction of Off-Highway Vehicle Act from wildlife resources agency to department of environment and conservation.
Assigned to Gen. Sub of Envr. Com.
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Placed on s/c cal Conservation Subcommittee for 4/12/2011)
03/04/2011
SB1585 by Marrero
(HB0026 by Hardaway)
As introduced, creates various gun show offenses, including prohibiting any person who is not a licensed firearms dealer from transferring a firearm to another person if any part of the transfer takes place at a gun show or within 1,000 feet of a gun show.
P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Action Def. in s/c Judiciary Subcommittee to 4/13/2011)
02/24/2011
SB1754 by Ketron
(HB1672 by Matheny)
As introduced, clarifies that there are circumstances in which a firearm can be carried in a public park and clarifies that it is firearms, clubs and knives that are prohibited in parks and not weapons already regulated such as machine guns and explosive weapons.
P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
(Last action on companion, 03/01/2011: Assigned to s/c General Sub of Judiciary)
02/24/2011
SB1768 by Ketron
(HB1668 by Matheny)
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Gun Owners Improvement Act."
P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
(Last action on companion, 03/01/2011: Assigned to s/c General Sub of Judiciary)
02/24/2011
SB2061 by Campfield
(HB2021 by Evans)
As introduced, permits employees with valid handgun carry permits to store firearm in employer parking lot provided it is in a locked vehicle and in a glove box or compartment not visible from outside the vehicle.
P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/12/2011)
02/24/2011
SB2028 by Marrero
(HB2110 by Odom)
As introduced, makes it unlawful to hunt on private lands or waters within 100 yards of a visible dwelling house.
P2C, ref. to S. E,C&T Comm.
(Last action on companion, 03/01/2011: Assigned to s/c General Sub of Conservation)
02/24/2011
SB0937 by Faulk
(HB0800 by Dennis)
As introduced, deletes prohibition against using bait, including grain and other ingredients, used as or for food purposes, to capture or kill protected birds or animals.
P2C, ref. to S. E,C&T Comm.
(Last action on companion, 02/22/2011: Assigned to s/c General Sub of Conservation)
02/23/2011
SB1053 by Barnes
(HB0355 by McDonald)
As introduced, prohibits employers from prohibiting employees possessing a handgun carry permit from transporting and storing a firearm out of sight in a locked vehicle on any property set aside for employee parking; prohibits employer from terminating, demoting, or other discrimination against such employees.
P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
(Last action on companion, 02/16/2011: Assigned to s/c General Sub of Judiciary)
02/23/2011
SB1198 by Yager
(HB0185 by Windle)
As introduced, permits UT or TBR's farm employees to carry weapons on farms owned, used or operated by public higher education institutions.
P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/12/2011)
02/23/2011
SB0306 by Southerland
(HB0520 by Hawk)
As introduced, exempts handgun carry permit holders from criminal background check requirement when purchasing a firearm.
Rec. For Pass. ref. to: S. FW&M Comm.
(Last action on companion, 02/16/2011: Assigned to s/c General Sub of Judiciary)
02/22/2011
SB0399 by Campfield
(HB2016 by Holt)
As introduced, authorizes full-time faculty at a public college to carry a firearm on such campus if they have a handgun carry permit.
P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Placed on s/c cal Judiciary Subcommittee for 4/13/2011)
02/10/2011
HB0081 by Hardaway
As introduced, removes present exemptions to offense involving allowing minor on off-highway vehicle without helmet.
Assigned to s/c General Sub of Transportation
02/08/2011
SB0051 by Campfield
(HB2014 by Holt)
As introduced, authorizes full-time faculty and staff at public colleges and universities in Tennessee to carry handguns if not otherwise prohibited by law.
P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
(Last action on companion, 04/07/2011: Withdrawn. )
02/07/2011
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contact your TN Reps at: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/legislators/ or call them at All legislators may be reached at 1-800-449-8366, then enter the last five digits of their office phone number found here: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/
Note: the TOSHA bill (SB0519 by Bell (HB0283 by Dennis)) is now passed and signed by the Governor on April 6 2011 and is now law. (Public Chapter 33 below)
SB0519 by Bell
(HB0283 by Dennis)
As introduced, provides that an employer permitting a person with a handgun carry permit to carry a handgun on the employer's property does not constitute an occupational safety and health hazard to the employees.
Pub. Ch. 33
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 33)
04/06/2011
The White-tailed Deer Breeding and Farming Act needs to be killed. This is a bad situation and this type of “farming” may be the cause of Chronic Waste Disease. Right now we do not have this in Tennessee and it will devastate the deer herd once it gets here. We do not need to accelerate the process of spreading the disease. Deer Farming could do just that. There is no known way to test deer for this disease when the “farmers” import the deer and it only takes just one case. Testing can only be done by killing the deer and analyzing the brain matter of the deer. Call your reps and tell them absolutely NO on HB1112 by Niceley (SB1568 by Ketron) Deer Breeding Farm Act.
The Adventure Tourism Bill is a good bill. I would suggest to call and ask to have the “shooting sports” included in the bill.
The OHV Act to transfer from TWRA to TDEC will be heard in the Conservation Subcommittee for 4/12/2011)
Please pass this on.
David
Latest Actions for Bills in Group: My Bills
As of Friday, April 08, 2011 at 6:46 PM
Bill Number
Composite Abstract
Last Major Action
Action Date
SB0836 by Bell
(HB0799 by Dennis)
As introduced, changes element of offense of using spotlight to locate deer to require that the light be used with the intent to hunt deer rather than the light be used in an apparent attempt or with the intent to locate deer.
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar cal. for 4/11/2011
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Placed on cal. Conservation & Environment Committee for 4/13/2011)
04/08/2011
SB0307 by Southerland
(HB0947 by Lollar)
As introduced, deletes wild hog from definition of "big game" and removes permitting requirements for hunting wild boars and wild hogs.
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 cal. for 4/11/2011
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Placed on cal. Conservation & Environment Committee for 4/13/2011)
04/07/2011
SB1205 by Yager
(HB1278 by Matheny)
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Adventure Tourism and Rural Development Act of 2011."
Placed on S. E,C&T Comm. cal. for 4/13/2011
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Placed on cal. Conservation & Environment Committee for 4/13/2011)
04/07/2011
SB1257 by Yager
(HB1621 by Shipley)
As introduced, authorizes licensing of certain all terrain vehicles (ATVs); allows local governments to authorize use of such ATVs on certain public highways.
Placed on S. Trans Comm. cal. for 4/13/2011
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 4/12/2011)
04/07/2011
HB1112 by Niceley
(SB1568 by Ketron)
As introduced, enacts the "White-tailed Deer Breeding and Farming Act."
Placed on s/c cal Conservation Subcommittee for 4/12/2011
(Last action on companion, 03/28/2011: Assigned to Gen. Sub of E,C&T Com. )
04/06/2011
SB0519 by Bell
(HB0283 by Dennis)
As introduced, provides that an employer permitting a person with a handgun carry permit to carry a handgun on the employer's property does not constitute an occupational safety and health hazard to the employees.
Pub. Ch. 33
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 33)
04/06/2011
SB1568 by Ketron
(HB1112 by Niceley)
As introduced, enacts the "White-tailed Deer Breeding and Farming Act."
Assigned to Gen. Sub of E,C&T Com.
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Placed on s/c cal Conservation Subcommittee for 4/12/2011)
03/28/2011
SB0298 by Ketron
(HB0539 by Womick)
As introduced, exempts persons with certain weapons training from the hunter education course required before being able to hunt.
Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. E,C&T Comm.
(Last action on companion, 03/16/2011: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in: Conservation & Environment Committee)
03/16/2011
HB0539 by Womick
(SB0298 by Ketron)
As introduced, exempts persons with certain weapons training from the hunter education course required before being able to hunt.
Taken Off Notice For Cal. in: Conservation & Environment Committee
(Last action on companion, 03/16/2011: Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. E,C&T Comm.)
03/16/2011
SB0304 by Southerland
(HB0524 by Faison)
As introduced, authorizes courts to order payment of restitution in addition to, rather than in lieu of, $50.00 fine for riding an OHV on another's land without permission.
Assigned to Gen. Sub of S. Jud. Com.
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Placed on s/c cal Judiciary Subcommittee for 4/13/2011)
03/15/2011
SB0305 by Southerland
(HB0495 by Faison)
As introduced, transfers jurisdiction of Off-Highway Vehicle Act from wildlife resources agency to department of environment and conservation.
Assigned to Gen. Sub of Envr. Com.
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Placed on s/c cal Conservation Subcommittee for 4/12/2011)
03/04/2011
SB1585 by Marrero
(HB0026 by Hardaway)
As introduced, creates various gun show offenses, including prohibiting any person who is not a licensed firearms dealer from transferring a firearm to another person if any part of the transfer takes place at a gun show or within 1,000 feet of a gun show.
P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Action Def. in s/c Judiciary Subcommittee to 4/13/2011)
02/24/2011
SB1754 by Ketron
(HB1672 by Matheny)
As introduced, clarifies that there are circumstances in which a firearm can be carried in a public park and clarifies that it is firearms, clubs and knives that are prohibited in parks and not weapons already regulated such as machine guns and explosive weapons.
P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
(Last action on companion, 03/01/2011: Assigned to s/c General Sub of Judiciary)
02/24/2011
SB1768 by Ketron
(HB1668 by Matheny)
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Gun Owners Improvement Act."
P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
(Last action on companion, 03/01/2011: Assigned to s/c General Sub of Judiciary)
02/24/2011
SB2061 by Campfield
(HB2021 by Evans)
As introduced, permits employees with valid handgun carry permits to store firearm in employer parking lot provided it is in a locked vehicle and in a glove box or compartment not visible from outside the vehicle.
P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/12/2011)
02/24/2011
SB2028 by Marrero
(HB2110 by Odom)
As introduced, makes it unlawful to hunt on private lands or waters within 100 yards of a visible dwelling house.
P2C, ref. to S. E,C&T Comm.
(Last action on companion, 03/01/2011: Assigned to s/c General Sub of Conservation)
02/24/2011
SB0937 by Faulk
(HB0800 by Dennis)
As introduced, deletes prohibition against using bait, including grain and other ingredients, used as or for food purposes, to capture or kill protected birds or animals.
P2C, ref. to S. E,C&T Comm.
(Last action on companion, 02/22/2011: Assigned to s/c General Sub of Conservation)
02/23/2011
SB1053 by Barnes
(HB0355 by McDonald)
As introduced, prohibits employers from prohibiting employees possessing a handgun carry permit from transporting and storing a firearm out of sight in a locked vehicle on any property set aside for employee parking; prohibits employer from terminating, demoting, or other discrimination against such employees.
P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
(Last action on companion, 02/16/2011: Assigned to s/c General Sub of Judiciary)
02/23/2011
SB1198 by Yager
(HB0185 by Windle)
As introduced, permits UT or TBR's farm employees to carry weapons on farms owned, used or operated by public higher education institutions.
P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/12/2011)
02/23/2011
SB0306 by Southerland
(HB0520 by Hawk)
As introduced, exempts handgun carry permit holders from criminal background check requirement when purchasing a firearm.
Rec. For Pass. ref. to: S. FW&M Comm.
(Last action on companion, 02/16/2011: Assigned to s/c General Sub of Judiciary)
02/22/2011
SB0399 by Campfield
(HB2016 by Holt)
As introduced, authorizes full-time faculty at a public college to carry a firearm on such campus if they have a handgun carry permit.
P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
(Last action on companion, 04/06/2011: Placed on s/c cal Judiciary Subcommittee for 4/13/2011)
02/10/2011
HB0081 by Hardaway
As introduced, removes present exemptions to offense involving allowing minor on off-highway vehicle without helmet.
Assigned to s/c General Sub of Transportation
02/08/2011
SB0051 by Campfield
(HB2014 by Holt)
As introduced, authorizes full-time faculty and staff at public colleges and universities in Tennessee to carry handguns if not otherwise prohibited by law.
P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
(Last action on companion, 04/07/2011: Withdrawn. )
02/07/2011
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