TFA LAC - Alert for Monday, April 23, 2007

[TGO David]

<table cellpadding="6" cellspacing="3"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Tennessee Firearms Association - Legislative Action Committee

Monday, April 23, 2007

</td></tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0011*

Jackson

HB 1907

Rinks

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Use of deadly force for self-defense. Expands the circumstances under which a person using deadly force for self-defense is considered immune from civil liability. Permits the use of deadly force for self-defense when there is reasonable belief of death in not only a person's residence (current law) but also in such person's dwelling or vehicle. Defines residence to include any dwelling or building within the curtilage of one's residence.

Amendments: House Judiciary amendment 1 is a technical amendment to clarify the defenses listed are consistent with other parts of the code. House Judiciary amendment 2 adds a person who uses force is not immune from civil liability if the person against whom force was used is an innocent bystander. TCA Secs. 39-11-0600; 39-11-0611

Senate Status: Set for Senate Judiciary Committee 04/24/2007.

House Status: Set for House Calendar & Rules Committee 04/24/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0023*

Jackson

HB 0702

McCord

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Possession of firearm where alcohol is served. Permits a person who has a permit to carry a handgun to carry gun in place where alcohol is served for consumption on premises if person not consuming alcohol or is not otherwise prohibited by posting provisions. TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1305

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice \n Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0024*\u003cbr\>Jackson\u003cbr\>HB 2212\u003cbr\>Cobb \n C.\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Sentencing - felony drug, violent offense \n for illegals. \u003c/b\>Requires a person who was illegally in the U.S. at the \n time that he or she committed a felony drug offense or a violent felony to \n be sentenced from within the Range II (normally reserved for a multiple \n offender) of the appropriate range. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 40-35-0000; 40-35-0100 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice \n Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0037*\u003cbr\>Jackson\u003cbr\>HB \n 0703\u003cbr\>McCord\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>TAXES SALES: Hunting/fishing equipment taxes to wildlife \n resources fund. \u003c/b\>Allocates revenue collected from sales taxes on \n hunting and fishing equipment to the wildlife resources fund. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 67-00-0000; 67-06-0103; 70-00-0000 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Taken off notice in Senate Finance Tax \n Subcommittee 03/20/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House \n Wildlife Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0053*\u003cbr\>Finney R.\u003cbr\>HB \n 0132\u003cbr\>Bell\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Possession of firearms in \n wildlife management areas. \u003c/b\>Allows person with a concealed carry permit \n to possess a firearm while traversing any public hunting areas, refuges, \n wildlife management areas, and national forests managed by the \n state.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>Amendments:\u003c/b\> House Judiciary amendment 1, Senate amendment \n 1, rewrites the bill to substitute handgun carry permit for concealed \n carry permit for consistency with the code. Senate amendment 2 clarifies \n that possession of handgun in wildlife management areas with handgun carry \n permit is only permitted in a vehicle on public roads, in parking lots, in \n common areas, on campgrounds, and within 20 feet of designated trails. \n Also specifies that handguns must not have scopes. Senate amendment 3 \n replaces "in a vehicle on a public road" in Amendment 2 with "on a public \n road." \n ",1] ); //--></script>

House Status: Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0024*

Jackson

HB 2212

Cobb C.

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Sentencing - felony drug, violent offense for illegals. Requires a person who was illegally in the U.S. at the time that he or she committed a felony drug offense or a violent felony to be sentenced from within the Range II (normally reserved for a multiple offender) of the appropriate range. TCA Secs. 40-35-0000; 40-35-0100

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0037*

Jackson

HB 0703

McCord

</td> <td width="600">TAXES SALES: Hunting/fishing equipment taxes to wildlife resources fund. Allocates revenue collected from sales taxes on hunting and fishing equipment to the wildlife resources fund. TCA Secs. 67-00-0000; 67-06-0103; 70-00-0000

Senate Status: Taken off notice in Senate Finance Tax Subcommittee 03/20/2007.

House Status: Referred to House Wildlife Subcommittee.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0053*

Finney R.

HB 0132

Bell

</td> <td width="600">ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Possession of firearms in wildlife management areas. Allows person with a concealed carry permit to possess a firearm while traversing any public hunting areas, refuges, wildlife management areas, and national forests managed by the state.

Amendments: House Judiciary amendment 1, Senate amendment 1, rewrites the bill to substitute handgun carry permit for concealed carry permit for consistency with the code. Senate amendment 2 clarifies that possession of handgun in wildlife management areas with handgun carry permit is only permitted in a vehicle on public roads, in parking lots, in common areas, on campgrounds, and within 20 feet of designated trails. Also specifies that handguns must not have scopes. Senate amendment 3 replaces "in a vehicle on a public road" in Amendment 2 with "on a public road." <script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cp\>TCA Secs. 70-00-0000; 70-04-0117 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Senate 04/16/2007 passed with amendments 1, 2 \n & 3.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Set for House Judiciary Committee \n 04/25/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0134\u003cbr\>Cooper J.\u003cbr\>HB \n 0040*\u003cbr\>Fraley\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Enhanced punishment - allowing dog on \n private/public land. \u003c/b\>Creates enhanced punishments for allowing a dog \n to go on private premises or public right-of-way. Maintains current law in \n that violation is a Class C misdemeanor, but creates a Class A misdemeanor \n if the victim suffers property damage or bodily injury and a Class E \n felony if the victim suffers death or serious bodily injury. Specifies \n that offenders are liable for all personal or property damage. Clarifies \n that a violation has not occurred if the dog is involved in a hunt or \n chase, guarding or driving stock or being moved from one place to another \n as long as all damages done are paid within 30 days.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>Amendments:\u003c/b\> \n House Civil Practice Subcommittee amendment 1 clarifies it is an offense \n for any person to allow a dog belonging to or under the control of such \n person, to go on the premises of another without the permission of the \n owner or upon a public right-of-way. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-00-0000; 44-17-0400; 44-08-0400; 68-08-0100; 44-08-0408; \n 44-08-0409 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> Taken off notice in House Judiciary 04/11/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0135*\u003cbr\>Jackson\u003cbr\>HB \n 0145\u003cbr\>McDonald\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Land managed by TWRA to be open \n for hunting and fishing. \u003c/b\>Requires land managed by TWRA to be open to \n access and use for recreational hunting and fishing except for land which \n is limited by the agency for reasons of public safety or homeland \n security. Prohibits the TWRA from taking action on land which will result \n in any net loss of available acreage for hunting and fishing \n opportunities. Requires TWRA to mitigate any land closed to hunting and \n fishing by opening new lands to be used for the same purpose, within 12 \n months of closure.",1] ); //--></script>TCA Secs. 70-00-0000; 70-04-0117

Senate Status: Senate 04/16/2007 passed with amendments 1, 2 & 3.

House Status: Set for House Judiciary Committee 04/25/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0134

Cooper J.

HB 0040*

Fraley

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Enhanced punishment - allowing dog on private/public land. Creates enhanced punishments for allowing a dog to go on private premises or public right-of-way. Maintains current law in that violation is a Class C misdemeanor, but creates a Class A misdemeanor if the victim suffers property damage or bodily injury and a Class E felony if the victim suffers death or serious bodily injury. Specifies that offenders are liable for all personal or property damage. Clarifies that a violation has not occurred if the dog is involved in a hunt or chase, guarding or driving stock or being moved from one place to another as long as all damages done are paid within 30 days.

Amendments: House Civil Practice Subcommittee amendment 1 clarifies it is an offense for any person to allow a dog belonging to or under the control of such person, to go on the premises of another without the permission of the owner or upon a public right-of-way. TCA Secs. 39-00-0000; 44-17-0400; 44-08-0400; 68-08-0100; 44-08-0408; 44-08-0409

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: Taken off notice in House Judiciary 04/11/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0135*

Jackson

HB 0145

McDonald

</td> <td width="600">ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Land managed by TWRA to be open for hunting and fishing. Requires land managed by TWRA to be open to access and use for recreational hunting and fishing except for land which is limited by the agency for reasons of public safety or homeland security. Prohibits the TWRA from taking action on land which will result in any net loss of available acreage for hunting and fishing opportunities. Requires TWRA to mitigate any land closed to hunting and fishing by opening new lands to be used for the same purpose, within 12 months of closure.<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>Amendments:\u003c/b\> House amendment 1, Senate \n Environment, Conservation & Tourism amendment 1 decreases the fiscal \n note by applying bill's provisions to lands owned by TWRA and lands owned \n by other "public" entities for which TWRA regulates hunting and fishing. \n Specifies that acreage TWRA submits is to be "estimated." \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 70-05-0000; 70-05-0101 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Set for Senate floor 04/23/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> House 04/18/2007 passed with amendment 1.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0153\u003cbr\>Jackson\u003cbr\>HB 0067*\u003cbr\>Turner \n M.\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Transportation and storage of firearms. \n \u003c/b\>Specifies that no employer or business entity can prohibit a person \n possessing a valid handgun carry permit from transporting and storing a \n firearm out of sight in a locked vehicle on any property set aside for \n vehicle parking. \n \u003cp\>TCA Sec. 39-17-1300 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Taken off notice in Senate Judiciary \n 02/20/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Taken off notice in House Criminal \n Practice Subcommittee 02/28/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0185\u003cbr\>Stanley\u003cbr\>HB \n 0140*\u003cbr\>Kelsey\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Unlawful possession of firearm. \n \u003c/b\>Increases penalty for offense of carrying a firearm with intent to go \n armed to Class B misdemeanor from Class C misdemeanor. Enhances the Class \n B misdemeanor penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm to a Class A \n misdemeanor if defendant has prior convictions for weapons crimes, \n assault, domestic assault or possession or casual exchange of drugs and to \n a Class E felony if defendant has prior conviction for a felony. Increases \n penalty for possession of a firearm during commission of an offense to a \n Class E felony. Increases penalty for employing a firearm during the \n commission of an offense, attempt to commit an offense or escape from an \n offense to a Class C felony. Requires mandatory confiscation and \n forfeiture of firearm for violations. Makes sentences non-probateable and \n requires them to be served consecutively. \n ",1] ); //--></script>

Amendments: House amendment 1, Senate Environment, Conservation & Tourism amendment 1 decreases the fiscal note by applying bill's provisions to lands owned by TWRA and lands owned by other "public" entities for which TWRA regulates hunting and fishing. Specifies that acreage TWRA submits is to be "estimated." TCA Secs. 70-05-0000; 70-05-0101

Senate Status: Set for Senate floor 04/23/2007.

House Status: House 04/18/2007 passed with amendment 1.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0153

Jackson

HB 0067*

Turner M.

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Transportation and storage of firearms. Specifies that no employer or business entity can prohibit a person possessing a valid handgun carry permit from transporting and storing a firearm out of sight in a locked vehicle on any property set aside for vehicle parking. TCA Sec. 39-17-1300

Senate Status: Taken off notice in Senate Judiciary 02/20/2007.

House Status: Taken off notice in House Criminal Practice Subcommittee 02/28/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0185

Stanley

HB 0140*

Kelsey

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Unlawful possession of firearm. Increases penalty for offense of carrying a firearm with intent to go armed to Class B misdemeanor from Class C misdemeanor. Enhances the Class B misdemeanor penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm to a Class A misdemeanor if defendant has prior convictions for weapons crimes, assault, domestic assault or possession or casual exchange of drugs and to a Class E felony if defendant has prior conviction for a felony. Increases penalty for possession of a firearm during commission of an offense to a Class E felony. Increases penalty for employing a firearm during the commission of an offense, attempt to commit an offense or escape from an offense to a Class C felony. Requires mandatory confiscation and forfeiture of firearm for violations. Makes sentences non-probateable and requires them to be served consecutively. <script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1306; 39-17-1307 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Senate Judiciary deferred to \n 03/13/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Judiciary Criminal \n Practice Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0187*\u003cbr\>Stanley\u003cbr\>HB \n 0668\u003cbr\>Swafford\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Castle Doctrine - self-defense and \n justified use of force. \u003c/b\>Expands concept of using reasonable force to \n protect self or others to dwellings other than residence and vehicles. \n Specifies that person is immune from criminal prosecution or civil \n liability for justified use of self-defense.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>Amendments:\u003c/b\> House \n Judiciary amendment 1 rewrites the bill defining vehicle as any motorized \n vehicle that is self-propelled and designed for use on highways to \n transport people or property; and, specifies that a person does not have \n immunity for the use of force if the force resulted in property damage to \n or the death or injury of an innocent bystander or other person against \n whom the force used was not justified. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-11-0600; 39-11-0611; 39-11-0622 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Set for Senate Judiciary Committee \n 04/24/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Set for House Finance, Ways & \n Means Budget Subcommittee 04/25/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0219\u003cbr\>Ketron\u003cbr\>HB \n 0164*\u003cbr\>DuBois\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Possession of firearms by convicted felons. \n \u003c/b\>Prohibits certain convicted felons from possessing any type of \n firearm. Current law prohibits the possession of a handgun only. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1307 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Senate passed 04/09/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> \n Set for House Finance, Ways & Means Budget Subcommittee \n 04/25/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0325*\u003cbr\>Beavers\u003cbr\>",1] ); //--></script>TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1306; 39-17-1307

Senate Status: Senate Judiciary deferred to 03/13/2007.

House Status: Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0187*

Stanley

HB 0668

Swafford

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Castle Doctrine - self-defense and justified use of force. Expands concept of using reasonable force to protect self or others to dwellings other than residence and vehicles. Specifies that person is immune from criminal prosecution or civil liability for justified use of self-defense.

Amendments: House Judiciary amendment 1 rewrites the bill defining vehicle as any motorized vehicle that is self-propelled and designed for use on highways to transport people or property; and, specifies that a person does not have immunity for the use of force if the force resulted in property damage to or the death or injury of an innocent bystander or other person against whom the force used was not justified. TCA Secs. 39-11-0600; 39-11-0611; 39-11-0622

Senate Status: Set for Senate Judiciary Committee 04/24/2007.

House Status: Set for House Finance, Ways & Means Budget Subcommittee 04/25/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0219

Ketron

HB 0164*

DuBois

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Possession of firearms by convicted felons. Prohibits certain convicted felons from possessing any type of firearm. Current law prohibits the possession of a handgun only. TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1307

Senate Status: Senate passed 04/09/2007.

House Status: Set for House Finance, Ways & Means Budget Subcommittee 04/25/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0325*

Beavers

<script><!-- D(["mb","HB \n 2210\u003cbr\>Mumpower\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Land managed by TWRA to be open \n for hunting use. \u003c/b\>Requires TWRA to keep land it manages open to access \n and use for recreational hunting. Specifies that TWRA act in manner that \n supports and promotes hunting opportunities. Prohibits agency land \n management actions from resulting in any net loss of available acreage for \n hunting opportunities. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 70-05-0000; 70-05-0101 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Set for Senate Environment, Conservation & \n Tourism Committee 04/25/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House \n Wildlife Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0361*\u003cbr\>Harper\u003cbr\>HB \n 1222\u003cbr\>Gilmore\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Expungement of criminal records. \n \u003c/b\>Provides for the expungement of criminal record of petitioner if 15 \n years or more have elapsed since the date of conviction for the offense \n being expunged and the petitioner has not been convicted of any other \n offense, excluding minor traffic violations, during such period of \n time.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>Amendments:\u003c/b\> House Civil Practice Subcommittee amendment 1 \n requires fees to be handled in a uniform manner. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 40-32-0000; 40-32-0101 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> House Civil Practice Subcommittee deferred to the summer study \n calendar.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>Other Status: \u003c/b\>Tennessee Judicial Council reviewed \n 03/22/2007 with comment.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0386*\u003cbr\>Bunch\u003cbr\>HB 1410\u003cbr\>Watson \n E.\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Handgun carry permit for TEMA directors. \n \u003c/b\>Permits directors of the emergency management agency, in addition to \n other full-time employees of the agency, to carry handguns in performance \n of their duties while under a written directive. \n ",1] ); //--></script>HB 2210

Mumpower

</td> <td width="600">ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Land managed by TWRA to be open for hunting use. Requires TWRA to keep land it manages open to access and use for recreational hunting. Specifies that TWRA act in manner that supports and promotes hunting opportunities. Prohibits agency land management actions from resulting in any net loss of available acreage for hunting opportunities. TCA Secs. 70-05-0000; 70-05-0101

Senate Status: Set for Senate Environment, Conservation & Tourism Committee 04/25/2007.

House Status: Referred to House Wildlife Subcommittee.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0361*

Harper

HB 1222

Gilmore

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Expungement of criminal records. Provides for the expungement of criminal record of petitioner if 15 years or more have elapsed since the date of conviction for the offense being expunged and the petitioner has not been convicted of any other offense, excluding minor traffic violations, during such period of time.

Amendments: House Civil Practice Subcommittee amendment 1 requires fees to be handled in a uniform manner. TCA Secs. 40-32-0000; 40-32-0101

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: House Civil Practice Subcommittee deferred to the summer study calendar.

Other Status: Tennessee Judicial Council reviewed 03/22/2007 with comment.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0386*

Bunch

HB 1410

Watson E.

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Handgun carry permit for TEMA directors. Permits directors of the emergency management agency, in addition to other full-time employees of the agency, to carry handguns in performance of their duties while under a written directive. <script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cp\>TCA Sec. 39-17-1315 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Taken off notice in Senate Judiciary \n 03/13/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> House passed 04/12/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0400\u003cbr\>Kilby\u003cbr\>HB 0061*\u003cbr\>Turner \n M.\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Land managed by TWRA to be open \n for hunting and fishing. \u003c/b\>Requires land managed by TWRA to be open to \n access and use for recreational hunting and fishing except for land which \n is limited by the agency for reasons of public safety or homeland \n security. Prohibits the TWRA from taking action on land which will result \n in any net loss of available acreage for hunting and fishing \n opportunities. Requires TWRA to mitigate any land closed to hunting and \n fishing by opening new lands to be used for the same purpose, within 12 \n months of closure. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 70-05-0000; 70-05-0101 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Environment, Conservation \n & Tourism.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Taken off notice in House \n Conservation & Environment 04/11/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0401\u003cbr\>Kilby\u003cbr\>HB 0050*\u003cbr\>Turner \n M.\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Handguns permitted when \n bowhunting. \u003c/b\>Authorizes person with handgun permit to carry handgun \n while hunting big game with a bow and arrow during the archery-only deer \n season.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>Amendments:\u003c/b\> House Judiciary amendment 1 adds that any \n person hunting must wear orange as if gun hunting and cannot carry a legal \n hunting firearm. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-00-0000; 70-04-0123 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Environment, Conservation \n & Tourism.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Taken off notice in House Calendar \n & Rules 03/29/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0419*\u003cbr\>Jackson\u003cbr\>HB \n 1155\u003cbr\>Buck\u003cbr\>",1] ); //--></script>TCA Sec. 39-17-1315

Senate Status: Taken off notice in Senate Judiciary 03/13/2007.

House Status: House passed 04/12/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0400

Kilby

HB 0061*

Turner M.

</td> <td width="600">ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Land managed by TWRA to be open for hunting and fishing. Requires land managed by TWRA to be open to access and use for recreational hunting and fishing except for land which is limited by the agency for reasons of public safety or homeland security. Prohibits the TWRA from taking action on land which will result in any net loss of available acreage for hunting and fishing opportunities. Requires TWRA to mitigate any land closed to hunting and fishing by opening new lands to be used for the same purpose, within 12 months of closure. TCA Secs. 70-05-0000; 70-05-0101

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Environment, Conservation & Tourism.

House Status: Taken off notice in House Conservation & Environment 04/11/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0401

Kilby

HB 0050*

Turner M.

</td> <td width="600">ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Handguns permitted when bowhunting. Authorizes person with handgun permit to carry handgun while hunting big game with a bow and arrow during the archery-only deer season.

Amendments: House Judiciary amendment 1 adds that any person hunting must wear orange as if gun hunting and cannot carry a legal hunting firearm. TCA Secs. 39-00-0000; 70-04-0123

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Environment, Conservation & Tourism.

House Status: Taken off notice in House Calendar & Rules 03/29/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0419*

Jackson

HB 1155

Buck

<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Draw elk-take permits and other \n special hunt permits. \u003c/b\>Authorizes the Wildlife Resources Commission to \n charge persons holding a sportsman license a non-refundable fee for draw \n elk-take permits and other permits designated by the commission as special \n hunt permits beginning with the 2008-2009 license year. \n \u003cp\>TCA Sec. 70-02-0201 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Environment, Conservation \n & Tourism.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Wildlife \n Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0465\u003cbr\>Stanley\u003cbr\>HB 0060*\u003cbr\>Turner \n M.\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>GOVERNMENT REGULATION: Sale and possession of firearms \n during state of emergency. \u003c/b\>Prohibits governor from commandeering \n firearms or suspending sale of ammunition during state of emergency. Also \n prohibits the state, public officials, and local governments from imposing \n additional restrictions on firearms and ammunition during state of \n emergency or natural disaster. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 58-02-0100; 58-02-0107 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> Set for House Calendar & Rules Committee \n 04/24/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0492*\u003cbr\>Kilby\u003cbr\>HB 1148\u003cbr\>Buck\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Taking wildlife without license \n & computer-assisted hunting. \u003c/b\>Increases penalty for taking wildlife \n without a license from Class C misdemeanor to Class B misdemeanor. \n Specifies that minimum fine for offense of compute-assisted hunting from a \n remote location is $200 and maximum fine is $2,500. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 70-00-0000; 70-02-0101; 70-04-0504 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Environment, Conservation \n & Tourism.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Wildlife \n Subcommittee.",1] ); //--></script></td> <td width="600">ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Draw elk-take permits and other special hunt permits. Authorizes the Wildlife Resources Commission to charge persons holding a sportsman license a non-refundable fee for draw elk-take permits and other permits designated by the commission as special hunt permits beginning with the 2008-2009 license year. TCA Sec. 70-02-0201

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Environment, Conservation & Tourism.

House Status: Referred to House Wildlife Subcommittee.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0465

Stanley

HB 0060*

Turner M.

</td> <td width="600">GOVERNMENT REGULATION: Sale and possession of firearms during state of emergency. Prohibits governor from commandeering firearms or suspending sale of ammunition during state of emergency. Also prohibits the state, public officials, and local governments from imposing additional restrictions on firearms and ammunition during state of emergency or natural disaster. TCA Secs. 58-02-0100; 58-02-0107

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: Set for House Calendar & Rules Committee 04/24/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0492*

Kilby

HB 1148

Buck

</td> <td width="600">ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Taking wildlife without license & computer-assisted hunting. Increases penalty for taking wildlife without a license from Class C misdemeanor to Class B misdemeanor. Specifies that minimum fine for offense of compute-assisted hunting from a remote location is $200 and maximum fine is $2,500. TCA Secs. 70-00-0000; 70-02-0101; 70-04-0504

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Environment, Conservation & Tourism.

House Status: Referred to House Wildlife Subcommittee.<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0536*\u003cbr\>Jackson\u003cbr\>HB \n 0756\u003cbr\>McDonald\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Use of force in self-defense of home \n clarified. \u003c/b\>Extends presumption that use of force to protect self or \n others is justified self-defense to dwellings other than residence and \n vehicles. Expressly provides that person is immune from criminal \n prosecution or civil liability for lawful exercise of self-defense. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-11-0600; 39-11-0611; 39-11-0622 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice \n Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0543\u003cbr\>Kurita\u003cbr\>HB \n 0329*\u003cbr\>Tidwell\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Retrieval of wild animals or \n hunting dog. \u003c/b\>Permits person engaged in hunting, taking, chasing or \n killing a wild animal, bird, or fowl to enter upon land owned by another \n without first obtaining permission of owner for express purpose of \n retrieving wild animal, bird or fowl which such person killed or wounded \n or for retrieving dog utilized to hunt or chase such animal. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 70-04-0100; 70-04-0106 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Environment, Conservation \n & Tourism.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Judiciary Civil \n Practice Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0689\u003cbr\>Bunch\u003cbr\>HB \n 0767\u003cbr\>Campfield\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Criminal background checks valid for 180 \n days. \u003c/b\>Authorizes a criminal background check conducted by Tennessee \n Bureau of Investigation to be used for employment, licensure, carrying a \n weapon, or other purpose for 180 days from the issuance of such background \n check. \n \u003cp\>TCA Sec. 38-06-0100 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Taken off notice in Senate Judiciary \n 03/13/2007.",1] ); //--></script>

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0536*

Jackson

HB 0756

McDonald

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Use of force in self-defense of home clarified. Extends presumption that use of force to protect self or others is justified self-defense to dwellings other than residence and vehicles. Expressly provides that person is immune from criminal prosecution or civil liability for lawful exercise of self-defense. TCA Secs. 39-11-0600; 39-11-0611; 39-11-0622

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0543

Kurita

HB 0329*

Tidwell

</td> <td width="600">ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Retrieval of wild animals or hunting dog. Permits person engaged in hunting, taking, chasing or killing a wild animal, bird, or fowl to enter upon land owned by another without first obtaining permission of owner for express purpose of retrieving wild animal, bird or fowl which such person killed or wounded or for retrieving dog utilized to hunt or chase such animal. TCA Secs. 70-04-0100; 70-04-0106

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Environment, Conservation & Tourism.

House Status: Referred to House Judiciary Civil Practice Subcommittee.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0689

Bunch

HB 0767

Campfield

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Criminal background checks valid for 180 days. Authorizes a criminal background check conducted by Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to be used for employment, licensure, carrying a weapon, or other purpose for 180 days from the issuance of such background check. TCA Sec. 38-06-0100

Senate Status: Taken off notice in Senate Judiciary 03/13/2007.<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Taken off notice in House Civil \n Practice Subcommittee 03/13/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0714\u003cbr\>Stanley\u003cbr\>HB \n 0410*\u003cbr\>Todd\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Handgun permit holders allowed to carry gun \n in restaurant. \u003c/b\>Allows person with a handgun permit who is not \n consuming alcohol to carry handgun in restaurant where beer or alcoholic \n beverages are being served subject to provisions regarding the posting of \n notices on property. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-17-0000; 39-17-1305; 39-17-1352 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee deferred to the \n first calendar of 2008.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0715\u003cbr\>Stanley\u003cbr\>HB \n 0413*\u003cbr\>Todd\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Unlawful possession of a deadly weapon. \n \u003c/b\>Redefines unlawful possession of a deadly weapon during the course of \n an offense to include only firearms and explosives; specifies that offense \n must be a felony committed against another person, a drug offense, or a \n burglary offense. Removes stipulation that offender must intend to use \n weapon. \n \u003cp\>TCA Sec. 39-17-1307 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> Taken off notice in House Criminal Practice Subcommittee \n 02/28/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0797\u003cbr\>Burchett\u003cbr\>HB \n 0373*\u003cbr\>Briley\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Expungement of certain criminal records. \n \u003c/b\>Allows for the expungement of criminal records for persons convicted \n of certain misdemeanors and felonies. Specifies exceptions to this rule. \n States that those persons having their records expunged under this new \n provision shall be required to pay a uniform fee for the expungement of \n these records. \n ",1] ); //--></script>

House Status: Taken off notice in House Civil Practice Subcommittee 03/13/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0714

Stanley

HB 0410*

Todd

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Handgun permit holders allowed to carry gun in restaurant. Allows person with a handgun permit who is not consuming alcohol to carry handgun in restaurant where beer or alcoholic beverages are being served subject to provisions regarding the posting of notices on property. TCA Secs. 39-17-0000; 39-17-1305; 39-17-1352

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee deferred to the first calendar of 2008.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0715

Stanley

HB 0413*

Todd

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Unlawful possession of a deadly weapon. Redefines unlawful possession of a deadly weapon during the course of an offense to include only firearms and explosives; specifies that offense must be a felony committed against another person, a drug offense, or a burglary offense. Removes stipulation that offender must intend to use weapon. TCA Sec. 39-17-1307

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: Taken off notice in House Criminal Practice Subcommittee 02/28/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0797

Burchett

HB 0373*

Briley

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Expungement of certain criminal records. Allows for the expungement of criminal records for persons convicted of certain misdemeanors and felonies. Specifies exceptions to this rule. States that those persons having their records expunged under this new provision shall be required to pay a uniform fee for the expungement of these records. <script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cp\>TCA Secs. 40-00-0000; 40-32-0101 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice \n Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>Other Status: \u003c/b\>Tennessee Judicial Council reviewed \n 03/22/2007 with comment.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 0814*\u003cbr\>Williams Mike R.\u003cbr\>HB \n 2059\u003cbr\>Roach\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Off-highway motor vehicle - punishment \n increased. \u003c/b\>Increases the penalty for riding an off-highway vehicle on \n another person's land without permission from a Class C misdemeanor and \n $50 fine to a Class B misdemeanor and $100 fine. Subsequent violation \n carries same misdemeanor with fine increased to $250. \n \u003cp\>TCA Sec. 70-09-0107 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> House Conservation & Environment deferred to last \n calendar.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1065\u003cbr\>Tracy\u003cbr\>HB 0862*\u003cbr\>Johnson \n C.\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Use of force in self-defense. \u003c/b\>Specifies \n when use of deadly force in self defense is justified. Expands the \n circumstances under which a person using deadly force for self-defense is \n considered immune from civil liability. Permits the use of deadly force \n for self-defense when there is reasonable belief of death in not only a \n person's residence (current law) but also in such person's dwelling or \n vehicle. Defines residence to include any dwelling or building within the \n curtilage of one's residence. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 30-11-0600; 39-11-0611; 39-11-0622 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Taken off notice in Senate Judiciary \n 04/10/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Judiciary Civil \n Practice Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1076\u003cbr\>McNally\u003cbr\>HB \n 0860*\u003cbr\>Baird",1] ); //--></script>TCA Secs. 40-00-0000; 40-32-0101

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee.

Other Status: Tennessee Judicial Council reviewed 03/22/2007 with comment.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 0814*

Williams Mike R.

HB 2059

Roach

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Off-highway motor vehicle - punishment increased. Increases the penalty for riding an off-highway vehicle on another person's land without permission from a Class C misdemeanor and $50 fine to a Class B misdemeanor and $100 fine. Subsequent violation carries same misdemeanor with fine increased to $250. TCA Sec. 70-09-0107

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: House Conservation & Environment deferred to last calendar.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1065

Tracy

HB 0862*

Johnson C.

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Use of force in self-defense. Specifies when use of deadly force in self defense is justified. Expands the circumstances under which a person using deadly force for self-defense is considered immune from civil liability. Permits the use of deadly force for self-defense when there is reasonable belief of death in not only a person's residence (current law) but also in such person's dwelling or vehicle. Defines residence to include any dwelling or building within the curtilage of one's residence. TCA Secs. 30-11-0600; 39-11-0611; 39-11-0622

Senate Status: Taken off notice in Senate Judiciary 04/10/2007.

House Status: Referred to House Judiciary Civil Practice Subcommittee.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1076

McNally

HB 0860*

Baird<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Off-highway vehicle on land \n owned or leased by state. \u003c/b\>Removes authority of TWRA director to permit \n additional use of off-highway vehicles in TWRA wildlife management areas \n or refuges, state forests, state parks, and state natural areas by \n promulgating rules and regulations. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 70-05-0000; 70-09-0000; 70-09-0104 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Set for Senate Transportation \n 04/25/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Government \n Operations.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1084*\u003cbr\>Tate\u003cbr\>HB 1783\u003cbr\>Jones \n U.\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Use of deadly force for self-defense - in \n vehicles. \u003c/b\>Authorizes an owner or invited passenger lawfully in a \n vehicle to use deadly force to prevent being a victim of homicide, rape, \n kidnapping, robbery, or carjacking. Creates presumption that person using \n force was in fear or imminent peril of death or serious injury, whether \n inside or outside of the occupied vehicle when force was applied. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-11-0600; 39-11-0611 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> Set for House Judiciary Committee 04/25/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1123\u003cbr\>Bunch\u003cbr\>HB \n 0999*\u003cbr\>Campfield\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act. \u003c/b\>States \n that any personal firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition manufactured \n in Tennessee and that remains in Tennessee is not considered to have \n traveled in interstate commerce, and consequently is not subject to \n federal law or regulation under the commerce clause of the U.S. \n Constitution; requires that "Made in Tennessee" be stamped on a central \n metallic part of each such firearm. Specifies certain firearms to which \n this law does not apply. \n ",1] ); //--></script>

</td> <td width="600">ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Off-highway vehicle on land owned or leased by state. Removes authority of TWRA director to permit additional use of off-highway vehicles in TWRA wildlife management areas or refuges, state forests, state parks, and state natural areas by promulgating rules and regulations. TCA Secs. 70-05-0000; 70-09-0000; 70-09-0104

Senate Status: Set for Senate Transportation 04/25/2007.

House Status: Referred to House Government Operations.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1084*

Tate

HB 1783

Jones U.

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Use of deadly force for self-defense - in vehicles. Authorizes an owner or invited passenger lawfully in a vehicle to use deadly force to prevent being a victim of homicide, rape, kidnapping, robbery, or carjacking. Creates presumption that person using force was in fear or imminent peril of death or serious injury, whether inside or outside of the occupied vehicle when force was applied. TCA Secs. 39-11-0600; 39-11-0611

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: Set for House Judiciary Committee 04/25/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1123

Bunch

HB 0999*

Campfield

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act. States that any personal firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition manufactured in Tennessee and that remains in Tennessee is not considered to have traveled in interstate commerce, and consequently is not subject to federal law or regulation under the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution; requires that "Made in Tennessee" be stamped on a central metallic part of each such firearm. Specifies certain firearms to which this law does not apply. <script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cp\>TCA Sec. 04-00-0000 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> Failed in House Criminal Practice Subcommittee \n 04/18/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1134\u003cbr\>Bunch\u003cbr\>HB 0906*\u003cbr\>Hill\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Confiscation of firearms or ammunition \n during emergency. \u003c/b\>Prohibits a peace officer from seizing or \n confiscating lawfully carried firearms or ammunition during an emergency \n or disaster, except if the officer reasonably believes it is for human \n protection. Requires officer to return seized firearm before discharging \n individual unless an arrest has been made. \n \u003cp\>TCA Sec. 58-02-0100 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice \n Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1155\u003cbr\>Black\u003cbr\>HB \n 1066*\u003cbr\>Maggart\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES: Minors operating off-highway \n motor vehicles. \u003c/b\>Establishes a Class C misdemeanor offense for a parent \n or legal guardian to permit a child under the age of 16 to operate or be a \n passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle without wearing a helmet that \n meets the U.S. department of transportation standards. Requires law \n enforcement officer to issue a citation in lieu of arrest to operator \n under certain circumstances. Allows a municipality to adopt an ordinance \n that mirrors these provisions. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 55-10-0000; 55-10-0207; 55-52-0000; 55-52-0200; 70-09-0000 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Withdrawn in Senate 02/14/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Transportation.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1203\u003cbr\>Southerland\u003cbr\>HB \n 0966*\u003cbr\>Overbey\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Sport fishing and hunting \n license for veterans. ",1] ); //--></script>TCA Sec. 04-00-0000

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: Failed in House Criminal Practice Subcommittee 04/18/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1134

Bunch

HB 0906*

Hill

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Confiscation of firearms or ammunition during emergency. Prohibits a peace officer from seizing or confiscating lawfully carried firearms or ammunition during an emergency or disaster, except if the officer reasonably believes it is for human protection. Requires officer to return seized firearm before discharging individual unless an arrest has been made. TCA Sec. 58-02-0100

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1155

Black

HB 1066*

Maggart

</td> <td width="600">TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES: Minors operating off-highway motor vehicles. Establishes a Class C misdemeanor offense for a parent or legal guardian to permit a child under the age of 16 to operate or be a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle without wearing a helmet that meets the U.S. department of transportation standards. Requires law enforcement officer to issue a citation in lieu of arrest to operator under certain circumstances. Allows a municipality to adopt an ordinance that mirrors these provisions. TCA Secs. 55-10-0000; 55-10-0207; 55-52-0000; 55-52-0200; 70-09-0000

Senate Status: Withdrawn in Senate 02/14/2007.

House Status: Referred to House Transportation.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1203

Southerland

HB 0966*

Overbey

</td> <td width="600">ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Sport fishing and hunting license for veterans. <script><!-- D(["mb","\u003c/b\>Permits veterans with 30 percent or more \n service- connected disability, instead of more restrictive 30 percent or \n more combat-related disability, to be eligible for free sport fishing and \n hunting license.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>Amendments:\u003c/b\> House Conservation and Environment \n amendment 1 attaches a one time draw down fee of ten dollars to allow the \n federal match to continue. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 70-02-0000; 70-02-0104 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Set for Senate Environment, Conservation & \n Tourism Committee 04/25/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> House Finance Budget \n Subcommittee 04/11/2007 set behind budget.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1206\u003cbr\>Southerland\u003cbr\>HB \n 1007*\u003cbr\>Curtiss\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES: Motor vehicle sales licenses. \n \u003c/b\>Expands definition of "motor vehicle" to include any off highway motor \n vehicle subject to the certificate of title and special identification \n device for purposes of motor vehicle sales licenses. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 55-17-0100; 55-17-0102; 55-03-0100; 55-04-0000; 55-06-0100 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Taken off notice in Senate Transportation \n 04/18/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Public Transportation \n & Highways Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1232*\u003cbr\>Kilby\u003cbr\>HB \n 1086\u003cbr\>Tidwell\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Wildlife resources commission \n cannot increase raise fees. \u003c/b\>Removes statutory authority of wildlife \n resources commission to promulgate rules and regulations to adjust fees \n for licenses and permits as well as establish new hunting, fishing and \n trapping licenses and permits as deemed appropriate along with necessary \n fees. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 70-00-0100; 70-01-0206; 70-02-0000; 70-02-0200 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Environment, Conservation \n & Tourism.\u003cbr\>",1] ); //--></script>Permits veterans with 30 percent or more service- connected disability, instead of more restrictive 30 percent or more combat-related disability, to be eligible for free sport fishing and hunting license.

Amendments: House Conservation and Environment amendment 1 attaches a one time draw down fee of ten dollars to allow the federal match to continue. TCA Secs. 70-02-0000; 70-02-0104

Senate Status: Set for Senate Environment, Conservation & Tourism Committee 04/25/2007.

House Status: House Finance Budget Subcommittee 04/11/2007 set behind budget.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1206

Southerland

HB 1007*

Curtiss

</td> <td width="600">TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES: Motor vehicle sales licenses. Expands definition of "motor vehicle" to include any off highway motor vehicle subject to the certificate of title and special identification device for purposes of motor vehicle sales licenses. TCA Secs. 55-17-0100; 55-17-0102; 55-03-0100; 55-04-0000; 55-06-0100

Senate Status: Taken off notice in Senate Transportation 04/18/2007.

House Status: Referred to Public Transportation & Highways Subcommittee.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1232*

Kilby

HB 1086

Tidwell

</td> <td width="600">ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Wildlife resources commission cannot increase raise fees. Removes statutory authority of wildlife resources commission to promulgate rules and regulations to adjust fees for licenses and permits as well as establish new hunting, fishing and trapping licenses and permits as deemed appropriate along with necessary fees. TCA Secs. 70-00-0100; 70-01-0206; 70-02-0000; 70-02-0200

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Environment, Conservation & Tourism.

<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Wildlife \n Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1289\u003cbr\>Burchett\u003cbr\>HB \n 0695*\u003cbr\>McCord\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>GOVERNMENT REGULATION: Seizure of firearms during state \n of emergency. \u003c/b\>Prohibits the governor or any state or local public \n official from seizing private firearms or ammunition or otherwise limiting \n the lawful use of such firearms and ammunition during a state of \n emergency, major disaster or natural disaster. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 58-02-0100; 58-02-0107 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Re-referred to Senate Calendar Committee \n 04/09/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Judiciary Criminal \n Practice Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1419*\u003cbr\>Flinn\u003cbr\>HB \n 1365\u003cbr\>Kernell\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Unlawful possession or carrying of weapon. \n \u003c/b\>States that first offense of unlawful possession of a weapon with \n intent to go armed is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500, in addition \n to existing punishments; designates second or third offense as a Class B \n misdemeanor. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1307 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> Set for House Judiciary Committee 04/25/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1440*\u003cbr\>Flinn\u003cbr\>HB 1800\u003cbr\>Turner \n L.\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Increases handgun permit fee. \u003c/b\>Increases \n the handgun permit from $115 to $130. Requires $15.00 of the fee be sent \n to the sheriff of the county in which the applicant resides for purposes \n of reimbursing the sheriff for costs associated with performing \n eligibility checks. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1351 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice \n Subcommittee.",1] ); //--></script>House Status: Referred to House Wildlife Subcommittee.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1289

Burchett

HB 0695*

McCord

</td> <td width="600">GOVERNMENT REGULATION: Seizure of firearms during state of emergency. Prohibits the governor or any state or local public official from seizing private firearms or ammunition or otherwise limiting the lawful use of such firearms and ammunition during a state of emergency, major disaster or natural disaster. TCA Secs. 58-02-0100; 58-02-0107

Senate Status: Re-referred to Senate Calendar Committee 04/09/2007.

House Status: Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1419*

Flinn

HB 1365

Kernell

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Unlawful possession or carrying of weapon. States that first offense of unlawful possession of a weapon with intent to go armed is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500, in addition to existing punishments; designates second or third offense as a Class B misdemeanor. TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1307

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: Set for House Judiciary Committee 04/25/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1440*

Flinn

HB 1800

Turner L.

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Increases handgun permit fee. Increases the handgun permit from $115 to $130. Requires $15.00 of the fee be sent to the sheriff of the county in which the applicant resides for purposes of reimbursing the sheriff for costs associated with performing eligibility checks. TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1351

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee.<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1507\u003cbr\>Burchett\u003cbr\>HB 0619*\u003cbr\>Turner \n M.\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Possession or use of handgun by convicted \n felons. \u003c/b\>Requires five-year mandatory minimum sentence for convicted \n felon who possesses a handgun. Specifies that person convicted of such \n offense is not eligible for judicial diversion or probation. Requires \n 12-year mandatory minimum sentence for felon who possesses handgun with \n the intent to employ it in commission of offense or escape from an \n offense. Establishes 20-year mandatory minimum sentence for felon who uses \n handgun in the commission of or escape from an offense. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1307; 40-35-0000 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> Taken off notice in House Criminal Practice Subcommittee \n 03/14/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1543\u003cbr\>Beavers\u003cbr\>HB \n 0663*\u003cbr\>Hill\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Handgun carry permit application fee. \n \u003c/b\>Reduces the application and processing fee for handgun carry permits \n from $115 to $100; eliminates $15.00 fee earmarked for TBI for the \n maintenance of its fingerprint criminal history database. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1351 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee deferred to the \n first calendar of 2008.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1566*\u003cbr\>Herron\u003cbr\>HB \n 1875\u003cbr\>McDonald\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Hunting with a firearm and while under the \n influence. \u003c/b\>Creates a Class A misdemeanor for hunting with a firearm \n while under the influence of alcohol or any intoxicant, drug, or drug \n producing stimulant. Also creates a Class A misdemeanor for underage \n hunting with a firearm while under the influence of drugs or alcohol for \n those under the age of 21 years. \n ",1] ); //--></script>

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1507

Burchett

HB 0619*

Turner M.

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Possession or use of handgun by convicted felons. Requires five-year mandatory minimum sentence for convicted felon who possesses a handgun. Specifies that person convicted of such offense is not eligible for judicial diversion or probation. Requires 12-year mandatory minimum sentence for felon who possesses handgun with the intent to employ it in commission of offense or escape from an offense. Establishes 20-year mandatory minimum sentence for felon who uses handgun in the commission of or escape from an offense. TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1307; 40-35-0000

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: Taken off notice in House Criminal Practice Subcommittee 03/14/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1543

Beavers

HB 0663*

Hill

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Handgun carry permit application fee. Reduces the application and processing fee for handgun carry permits from $115 to $100; eliminates $15.00 fee earmarked for TBI for the maintenance of its fingerprint criminal history database. TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1351

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee deferred to the first calendar of 2008.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1566*

Herron

HB 1875

McDonald

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Hunting with a firearm and while under the influence. Creates a Class A misdemeanor for hunting with a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or any intoxicant, drug, or drug producing stimulant. Also creates a Class A misdemeanor for underage hunting with a firearm while under the influence of drugs or alcohol for those under the age of 21 years. <script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cp\>TCA Secs. 70-04-0000; 70-04-0600; 70-04-0601; 70-04-0602; 70-04-0603; \n 70-04-0604; 70-04-0605; 70-04-0606 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Set for Senate Environment, Conservation & \n Tourism Committee 04/25/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Caption bill, held \n on House clerk's desk.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1594*\u003cbr\>Norris\u003cbr\>HB \n1317\u003cbr\>West\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Use of deadly force in defense of self or \n others. \u003c/b\>Specifies when use of deadly force in self defense is \n justified. Expands the circumstances under which a person using deadly \n force for self-defense is considered immune from civil liability. Permits \n the use of deadly force for self-defense when there is reasonable belief \n of death in not only a person's residence (current law) but also in such \n person's dwelling or vehicle. Defines residence to include any dwelling or \n building within the curtilage of one's residence. Sets effective date 0f \n July 1, 2007. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-11-0600; 39-11-0611; 39-11-0622 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee deferred to the \n first calendar of 2008.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1597*\u003cbr\>Norris\u003cbr\>HB \n 1285\u003cbr\>Crider\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Protects sale of firearms during state of \n emergency. \u003c/b\>Excludes firearms, ammunition, and firearm or ammunition \n components from property governor may commandeer in state of emergency; \n prohibits government from restricting the sale of firearms, ammunition, or \n firearm and ammunition components.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>Amendments:\u003c/b\> House Judiciary \n amendment 1, Senate amendment 2 clarifies that during any state of \n emergency, major disaster or natural disaster, the state, a political \n subdivision or a public official shall not prohibit nor impose additional \n restrictions on the lawful possession, transfer, sale, transport, \n carrying, storage, display or use of firearms and ammunition or firearm \n and ammunition components. \n ",1] ); //--></script>TCA Secs. 70-04-0000; 70-04-0600; 70-04-0601; 70-04-0602; 70-04-0603; 70-04-0604; 70-04-0605; 70-04-0606

Senate Status: Set for Senate Environment, Conservation & Tourism Committee 04/25/2007.

House Status: Caption bill, held on House clerk's desk.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1594*

Norris

HB 1317

West

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Use of deadly force in defense of self or others. Specifies when use of deadly force in self defense is justified. Expands the circumstances under which a person using deadly force for self-defense is considered immune from civil liability. Permits the use of deadly force for self-defense when there is reasonable belief of death in not only a person's residence (current law) but also in such person's dwelling or vehicle. Defines residence to include any dwelling or building within the curtilage of one's residence. Sets effective date 0f July 1, 2007. TCA Secs. 39-11-0600; 39-11-0611; 39-11-0622

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee deferred to the first calendar of 2008.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1597*

Norris

HB 1285

Crider

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Protects sale of firearms during state of emergency. Excludes firearms, ammunition, and firearm or ammunition components from property governor may commandeer in state of emergency; prohibits government from restricting the sale of firearms, ammunition, or firearm and ammunition components.

Amendments: House Judiciary amendment 1, Senate amendment 2 clarifies that during any state of emergency, major disaster or natural disaster, the state, a political subdivision or a public official shall not prohibit nor impose additional restrictions on the lawful possession, transfer, sale, transport, carrying, storage, display or use of firearms and ammunition or firearm and ammunition components. <script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cp\>TCA Sec. 58-02-0107 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Senate 03/28/2007 passed with amendment \n 2.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> House Judiciary 04/18/2007 recommended with \n amendment. Sent to House Calendar & Rules.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1609\u003cbr\>Norris\u003cbr\>HB \n0411*\u003cbr\>Todd\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Use of force in self defense. \u003c/b\>Specifies \n when use of deadly force in self defense is justified. Expands the \n circumstances under which a person using deadly force for self-defense is \n considered immune from civil liability. Permits the use of deadly force \n for self-defense when there is reasonable belief of death in not only a \n person's residence (current law) but also in such person's dwelling or \n vehicle. Defines residence to include any dwelling or building within the \n curtilage of one's residence. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-11-0600; 39-11-0611; 39-11-0622 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Set for Senate Judiciary Committee \n 04/24/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> House Judiciary Criminal Practice \n Subcommittee deferred to the first calendar of 2008.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1642\u003cbr\>Jackson\u003cbr\>HB \n 1128*\u003cbr\>Buck\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CAMPAIGNS & LOBBYING: Voter registration application \n given to hunting applicants. \u003c/b\>Requires wildlife resources agency and \n license agents to distribute or make available voter registration-by-mail \n application forms to hunting, fishing, or sportsman's license applicants \n 18 years of age and older. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 02-02-0000; 02-02-0200; 02-02-0208 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Taken off notice in Senate State & Local \n Government 03/20/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House \n Government Operations.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1651\u003cbr\>Jackson\u003cbr\>HB \n 1118*\u003cbr\>Buck\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Possession of handguns where alcohol is \n served. ",1] ); //--></script>TCA Sec. 58-02-0107

Senate Status: Senate 03/28/2007 passed with amendment 2.

House Status: House Judiciary 04/18/2007 recommended with amendment. Sent to House Calendar & Rules.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1609

Norris

HB 0411*

Todd

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Use of force in self defense. Specifies when use of deadly force in self defense is justified. Expands the circumstances under which a person using deadly force for self-defense is considered immune from civil liability. Permits the use of deadly force for self-defense when there is reasonable belief of death in not only a person's residence (current law) but also in such person's dwelling or vehicle. Defines residence to include any dwelling or building within the curtilage of one's residence. TCA Secs. 39-11-0600; 39-11-0611; 39-11-0622

Senate Status: Set for Senate Judiciary Committee 04/24/2007.

House Status: House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee deferred to the first calendar of 2008.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1642

Jackson

HB 1128*

Buck

</td> <td width="600">CAMPAIGNS & LOBBYING: Voter registration application given to hunting applicants. Requires wildlife resources agency and license agents to distribute or make available voter registration-by-mail application forms to hunting, fishing, or sportsman's license applicants 18 years of age and older. TCA Secs. 02-02-0000; 02-02-0200; 02-02-0208

Senate Status: Taken off notice in Senate State & Local Government 03/20/2007.

House Status: Referred to House Government Operations.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1651

Jackson

HB 1118*

Buck

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Possession of handguns where alcohol is served. <script><!-- D(["mb","\u003c/b\>Allows a person holding a handgun permit to possess a handgun \n on premises where alcoholic beverages are served, so long as said person \n is not consuming alcohol and so long as the owner of the premises had not \n posted a notice prohibiting such possession. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1305 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice \n Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1667\u003cbr\>Jackson\u003cbr\>HB \n 0892*\u003cbr\>McCord\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Entry upon lands of another \n person for hunting or fishing. \u003c/b\>Prohibits person who enters lands of \n another for hunting, fishing, or other wildlife related activities from \n causing damage to the property, including damage to buildings, crops or \n livestock. Specifies that the penalty is a Class C misdemeanor and \n possible revocation of license. Allows TWRA to promulgate rules and \n regulations to establish private lands incentive programs to encourage \n voluntary property access for hunting, fishing and other wildlife related \n activities. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 70-04-0100; 70-04-0105 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Set for Senate Environment, Conservation & \n Tourism Committee 04/25/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Set for House \n Government Operations Committee 04/25/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1684*\u003cbr\>Herron\u003cbr\>HB \n 2297\u003cbr\>Maddox\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Use of force in self-defense. \u003c/b\>Specifies \n when use of deadly force in self defense is justified. Expands the \n circumstances under which a person using deadly force for self-defense is \n considered immune from civil liability. Permits the use of deadly force \n for self-defense when there is reasonable belief of death in not only a \n person's residence (current law) but also in such person's dwelling. \n Defines residence to include any dwelling or building within the curtilage \n of one's residence. \n ",1] ); //--></script>Allows a person holding a handgun permit to possess a handgun on premises where alcoholic beverages are served, so long as said person is not consuming alcohol and so long as the owner of the premises had not posted a notice prohibiting such possession. TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1305

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1667

Jackson

HB 0892*

McCord

</td> <td width="600">ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Entry upon lands of another person for hunting or fishing. Prohibits person who enters lands of another for hunting, fishing, or other wildlife related activities from causing damage to the property, including damage to buildings, crops or livestock. Specifies that the penalty is a Class C misdemeanor and possible revocation of license. Allows TWRA to promulgate rules and regulations to establish private lands incentive programs to encourage voluntary property access for hunting, fishing and other wildlife related activities. TCA Secs. 70-04-0100; 70-04-0105

Senate Status: Set for Senate Environment, Conservation & Tourism Committee 04/25/2007.

House Status: Set for House Government Operations Committee 04/25/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1684*

Herron

HB 2297

Maddox

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Use of force in self-defense. Specifies when use of deadly force in self defense is justified. Expands the circumstances under which a person using deadly force for self-defense is considered immune from civil liability. Permits the use of deadly force for self-defense when there is reasonable belief of death in not only a person's residence (current law) but also in such person's dwelling. Defines residence to include any dwelling or building within the curtilage of one's residence. <script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-11-0600; 39-11-0611; 39-11-0622 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Set for Senate Judiciary Committee \n 04/24/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Taken off notice in House Criminal \n Practice Subcommittee 04/11/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1864\u003cbr\>Johnson J.\u003cbr\>HB \n 0171*\u003cbr\>Casada\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Civil immunity for persons using force in \n self defense. \u003c/b\>Specifies when use of deadly force in self defense is \n justified. Expands the circumstances under which a person using deadly \n force for self-defense is considered immune from civil liability. Permits \n the use of deadly force for self-defense when there is reasonable belief \n of death in not only a person's residence (current law) but also in such \n person's dwelling or vehicle. Defines residence to include any dwelling or \n building within the curtilage of one's residence. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-11-0600; 39-11-0611; 39-11-0622 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Senate Judiciary deferred to \n 04/24/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Judiciary Criminal \n Practice Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1876\u003cbr\>Jackson\u003cbr\>HB \n 0196*\u003cbr\>Hensley\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Davy Crockett Long Hunters \n Shooting Range. \u003c/b\>Names Davy Crockett Long Hunters Shooting Range at \n David Crockett State Park in Lawrence County in honor of late Donald \n "Hopsing" Pilkinton. \n \u003cp\>\n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Set for Senate Environment, Conservation & \n Tourism Committee 04/25/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Set for House \n Finance, Ways & Means Budget Subcommittee 04/25/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1885\u003cbr\>Jackson\u003cbr\>HB \n 1143*\u003cbr\>Buck\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Firearms allowed in restaurants. \u003c/b\>Allows \n any person with handgun permit who is not consuming alcoholic beverages \n and is not under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances to \n carry a handgun in a restaurant where alcoholic beverages are served. \n ",1] ); //--></script>TCA Secs. 39-11-0600; 39-11-0611; 39-11-0622

Senate Status: Set for Senate Judiciary Committee 04/24/2007.

House Status: Taken off notice in House Criminal Practice Subcommittee 04/11/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1864

Johnson J.

HB 0171*

Casada

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Civil immunity for persons using force in self defense. Specifies when use of deadly force in self defense is justified. Expands the circumstances under which a person using deadly force for self-defense is considered immune from civil liability. Permits the use of deadly force for self-defense when there is reasonable belief of death in not only a person's residence (current law) but also in such person's dwelling or vehicle. Defines residence to include any dwelling or building within the curtilage of one's residence. TCA Secs. 39-11-0600; 39-11-0611; 39-11-0622

Senate Status: Senate Judiciary deferred to 04/24/2007.

House Status: Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1876

Jackson

HB 0196*

Hensley

</td> <td width="600">ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Davy Crockett Long Hunters Shooting Range. Names Davy Crockett Long Hunters Shooting Range at David Crockett State Park in Lawrence County in honor of late Donald "Hopsing" Pilkinton.

Senate Status: Set for Senate Environment, Conservation & Tourism Committee 04/25/2007.

House Status: Set for House Finance, Ways & Means Budget Subcommittee 04/25/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1885

Jackson

HB 1143*

Buck

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Firearms allowed in restaurants. Allows any person with handgun permit who is not consuming alcoholic beverages and is not under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances to carry a handgun in a restaurant where alcoholic beverages are served. <script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1305 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice \n Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1886\u003cbr\>Jackson\u003cbr\>HB \n 1142*\u003cbr\>Buck\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Expands felony of possession of handgun. \n \u003c/b\>Broadens Class E felony of possession of a handgun by person convicted \n of felony involving use or attempted use of force, violence, or a deadly \n weapon or convicted of felony drug offense to include possession of any \n firearm. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1307 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice \n Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1887\u003cbr\>Jackson\u003cbr\>HB \n 1144*\u003cbr\>Buck\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Department of safety annual report on \n handguns. \u003c/b\>Makes annual statistical report by the department of safety \n of the number of handgun permits issued, denied, revoked, or suspended \n available upon request by each member of the general assembly. Current law \n requires that such report be distributed to each member. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1351 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice \n Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1967*\u003cbr\>Norris\u003cbr\>HB 1835\u003cbr\>DeBerry \n J.\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Offense of employing firearm during \n commission of felony. \u003c/b\>Creates offense of employing a firearm during \n the commission of a felony, punishable by a sentence of 10 years that must \n be served in full; creates offense of possession of handgun, machine gun, \n short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun during the commission of an \n offense, punishable by a sentence of six years to be served in full if \n committed during the commission of a Class A, B or C felony and by a \n sentence of three years to be served in full if committed during the \n commission of a Class D or E felony. Creates a felony offense for \n possession of a handgun by any person who has been convicted of a felony \n offense; classifies this as a Class E felony if previous conviction was \n for a Class D or E felony and as a Class C felony if previous conviction \n was for a Class A, B or C felony. \n ",1] ); //--></script>TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1305

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1886

Jackson

HB 1142*

Buck

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Expands felony of possession of handgun. Broadens Class E felony of possession of a handgun by person convicted of felony involving use or attempted use of force, violence, or a deadly weapon or convicted of felony drug offense to include possession of any firearm. TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1307

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1887

Jackson

HB 1144*

Buck

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Department of safety annual report on handguns. Makes annual statistical report by the department of safety of the number of handgun permits issued, denied, revoked, or suspended available upon request by each member of the general assembly. Current law requires that such report be distributed to each member. TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1351

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: Referred to House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1967*

Norris

HB 1835

DeBerry J.

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Offense of employing firearm during commission of felony. Creates offense of employing a firearm during the commission of a felony, punishable by a sentence of 10 years that must be served in full; creates offense of possession of handgun, machine gun, short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun during the commission of an offense, punishable by a sentence of six years to be served in full if committed during the commission of a Class A, B or C felony and by a sentence of three years to be served in full if committed during the commission of a Class D or E felony. Creates a felony offense for possession of a handgun by any person who has been convicted of a felony offense; classifies this as a Class E felony if previous conviction was for a Class D or E felony and as a Class C felony if previous conviction was for a Class A, B or C felony. <script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-00-0000; 39-17-1307; 39-17-1308; 40-00-0000 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> Set for House Judiciary Committee 04/25/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>Other \n Status: \u003c/b\>Oversight Committee on Corrections 04/09/2007 released to \n standing committees without comment.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 1994*\u003cbr\>Black\u003cbr\>HB \n 1974\u003cbr\>Maggart\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES: Minors required to wear helmets \n on off-highway vehicles. \u003c/b\>Establishes a Class C misdemeanor offense \n subject for a parent or legal guardian to permit a child under the age of \n 18 to operate or be a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle without \n wearing a helmet that meets the U.S. department of transportation \n standards. Specifies that a violation is a Class C misdemeanor. Allows \n municipalities to adopt ordinance that mirrors these provisions and to \n issue a traffic citation in lieu of arrest for a \n violation.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>Amendments:\u003c/b\> Senate amendment 1, House Transportation \n amendment 1 makes the bill, and replaces "helmet that meets the United \n States department of transportation standards for off-highway motor \n vehicles" with "appropriate helmet," defined as meeting the federal motor \n vehicle standards. Permits such helmet to have ventilation airways that \n penetrate through the entire shell of the helmet but not exceeding one and \n one-half inches in diameter. Requires helmet to be affixed with label \n indicating compliance with requirements of STM, CPSC, SIRC or Snell \n Foundation. Changes penalty of $2 fine and court costs to a fine not to \n exceed $50 and court costs not to exceed $10. Removes maximum penalty \n provision for incorporated municipality ordinances. Senate amendment 2 \n adds that such offense does not apply to parents or legal guardians of a \n child under 18 if the operator or passenger is 21 or older or if the child \n is operating the off-highway motor vehicle while under the supervision of \n a person 21 or older. Senate amendment 3 clarifies that this bill would \n not apply to street legal dune buggies. \n ",1] ); //--></script>TCA Secs. 39-00-0000; 39-17-1307; 39-17-1308; 40-00-0000

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: Set for House Judiciary Committee 04/25/2007.

Other Status: Oversight Committee on Corrections 04/09/2007 released to standing committees without comment.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 1994*

Black

HB 1974

Maggart

</td> <td width="600">TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES: Minors required to wear helmets on off-highway vehicles. Establishes a Class C misdemeanor offense subject for a parent or legal guardian to permit a child under the age of 18 to operate or be a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle without wearing a helmet that meets the U.S. department of transportation standards. Specifies that a violation is a Class C misdemeanor. Allows municipalities to adopt ordinance that mirrors these provisions and to issue a traffic citation in lieu of arrest for a violation.

Amendments: Senate amendment 1, House Transportation amendment 1 makes the bill, and replaces "helmet that meets the United States department of transportation standards for off-highway motor vehicles" with "appropriate helmet," defined as meeting the federal motor vehicle standards. Permits such helmet to have ventilation airways that penetrate through the entire shell of the helmet but not exceeding one and one-half inches in diameter. Requires helmet to be affixed with label indicating compliance with requirements of STM, CPSC, SIRC or Snell Foundation. Changes penalty of $2 fine and court costs to a fine not to exceed $50 and court costs not to exceed $10. Removes maximum penalty provision for incorporated municipality ordinances. Senate amendment 2 adds that such offense does not apply to parents or legal guardians of a child under 18 if the operator or passenger is 21 or older or if the child is operating the off-highway motor vehicle while under the supervision of a person 21 or older. Senate amendment 3 clarifies that this bill would not apply to street legal dune buggies. <script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cp\>TCA Secs. 55-10-0000; 55-52-0000; 70-09-0000 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Senate 04/04/2007 passed with amendments 1, 2 \n & 3.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Set for House Calendar & Rules \n Committee 04/24/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 2016\u003cbr\>Burchett\u003cbr\>HB \n 1956*\u003cbr\>Armstrong\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>RETAIL TRADE: Motorcycle and Off-Road Vehicle Dealer \n Fairness Act. \u003c/b\>Establishes laws pertaining to retailers of motorcycle \n and off-road vehicles and their suppliers who enter into retail \n agreements.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>Amendments:\u003c/b\> Senate amendment 1 modifies the \n repurchasing schedule for specialized repair tools. Requires the supplier \n to repurchase at 100% of the net cost specialized repair tools purchased \n in the past three years, 75% for tools purchased in the past four through \n six years, and 50% for tools purchased more than 6 years ago. Previously \n the schedule required 75% of the cost be paid for tools purchased in the \n previous three years and 50% of the cost for tools purchased in the \n previous four through six years. \n \u003cp\>TCA Sec. 47-25-0000 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Senate 04/09/2007 passed with amendment \n 1.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Set for House Commerce 04/24/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 2098\u003cbr\>Jackson\u003cbr\>HB \n 2185*\u003cbr\>McCord\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: TWRA regulation and reporting. \n \u003c/b\>Allows TWRA to enter into cooperative agreements with any federal or \n state agency to regulate fishing, hunting, or trapping in the area under \n jurisdiction of the federal agencies or the state or in interstate waters \n 45 days after publication rather than 30. Requires the executive director \n to submit a report to commission and governor by September 30 of each \n year. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 70-00-0000; 70-01-0302; 70-01-0307 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Environment, Conservation \n & Tourism.",1] ); //--></script>TCA Secs. 55-10-0000; 55-52-0000; 70-09-0000

Senate Status: Senate 04/04/2007 passed with amendments 1, 2 & 3.

House Status: Set for House Calendar & Rules Committee 04/24/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 2016

Burchett

HB 1956*

Armstrong

</td> <td width="600">RETAIL TRADE: Motorcycle and Off-Road Vehicle Dealer Fairness Act. Establishes laws pertaining to retailers of motorcycle and off-road vehicles and their suppliers who enter into retail agreements.

Amendments: Senate amendment 1 modifies the repurchasing schedule for specialized repair tools. Requires the supplier to repurchase at 100% of the net cost specialized repair tools purchased in the past three years, 75% for tools purchased in the past four through six years, and 50% for tools purchased more than 6 years ago. Previously the schedule required 75% of the cost be paid for tools purchased in the previous three years and 50% of the cost for tools purchased in the previous four through six years. TCA Sec. 47-25-0000

Senate Status: Senate 04/09/2007 passed with amendment 1.

House Status: Set for House Commerce 04/24/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 2098

Jackson

HB 2185*

McCord

</td> <td width="600">ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: TWRA regulation and reporting. Allows TWRA to enter into cooperative agreements with any federal or state agency to regulate fishing, hunting, or trapping in the area under jurisdiction of the federal agencies or the state or in interstate waters 45 days after publication rather than 30. Requires the executive director to submit a report to commission and governor by September 30 of each year. TCA Secs. 70-00-0000; 70-01-0302; 70-01-0307

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Environment, Conservation & Tourism.<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to House Wildlife \n Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 2143\u003cbr\>Burchett\u003cbr\>HB \n 2184*\u003cbr\>Niceley\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>CRIMINAL LAW: Handgun permit holders allowed to carry gun \n in state park. \u003c/b\>Permits Tennessee resident who has a valid handgun \n carry permit to possess his or her handgun while within the boundaries of \n any state park.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>Amendments:\u003c/b\> House Judiciary Criminal Practice \n Subcommittee amendment 1 deletes the section of the code that makes it an \n offense to carry weapons on public parks, playgrounds, civic centers and \n other public recreational buildings and grounds. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1311; 39-17-1359; 70-00-0000 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Judiciary.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House \n Status:\u003c/b\> Set for House Judiciary Committee 04/25/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 2290\u003cbr\>Bunch\u003cbr\>HB 1864*\u003cbr\>Watson \n E.\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Hunting in Polk county. \n \u003c/b\>Permits hunting or taking deer or wild boar in season using buckshot \n numbers 1-0, 00, or 000 with written permission on private property in \n Polk County. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 70-04-0000; 70-04-0116 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Set for Senate Environment, Conservation & \n Tourism Committee 04/25/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> House Wildlife \n Subcommittee deferred to summer study.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>SB 2299\u003cbr\>McNally\u003cbr\>HB \n 2181*\u003cbr\>Hackworth\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Nonresident license fees. \n \u003c/b\>Decreases hunting and fishing licensing fees for nonresident family \n members of persons with a lifetime sportsman license. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 70-02-0200; 70-02-0202 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>Senate Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Senate Environment, Conservation \n & Tourism.\u003cbr\>\u003cb\>House Status:",1] ); //--></script>

House Status: Referred to House Wildlife Subcommittee.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 2143

Burchett

HB 2184*

Niceley

</td> <td width="600">CRIMINAL LAW: Handgun permit holders allowed to carry gun in state park. Permits Tennessee resident who has a valid handgun carry permit to possess his or her handgun while within the boundaries of any state park.

Amendments: House Judiciary Criminal Practice Subcommittee amendment 1 deletes the section of the code that makes it an offense to carry weapons on public parks, playgrounds, civic centers and other public recreational buildings and grounds. TCA Secs. 39-17-1300; 39-17-1311; 39-17-1359; 70-00-0000

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary.

House Status: Set for House Judiciary Committee 04/25/2007.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 2290

Bunch

HB 1864*

Watson E.

</td> <td width="600">ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Hunting in Polk county. Permits hunting or taking deer or wild boar in season using buckshot numbers 1-0, 00, or 000 with written permission on private property in Polk County. TCA Secs. 70-04-0000; 70-04-0116

Senate Status: Set for Senate Environment, Conservation & Tourism Committee 04/25/2007.

House Status: House Wildlife Subcommittee deferred to summer study.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">SB 2299

McNally

HB 2181*

Hackworth

</td> <td width="600">ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Nonresident license fees. Decreases hunting and fishing licensing fees for nonresident family members of persons with a lifetime sportsman license. TCA Secs. 70-02-0200; 70-02-0202

Senate Status: Referred to Senate Environment, Conservation & Tourism.

House Status:<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003c/b\> House Wildlife Subcommittee \n deferred to summer study.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>HB 2053*\u003cbr\>Matheny\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES: Off-highway motor vehicles - \n fees. \u003c/b\>Creates additional fees for the purchase of and certificate of \n title for off-highway motor vehicles; states that such fees will not apply \n to persons using the vehicles only on their own property or that of their \n relatives for farming purposes or in the person's commercial business. \n Allocates these funds to the TN wildlife resources agency. Requires, \n rather than allows, director of TWRA to establish and implement an \n off-highway vehicle program. \n \u003cp\>TCA Secs. 55-00-0000; 55-06-0100; 55-06-0101; 70-00-0000; 70-09-0104; \n 70-09-0106; 70-09-0107 \n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Referred to Public Transportation & Highways \n Subcommittee.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctr\>\n \u003ctd valign\u003d\"top\" nowrap width\u003d\"75\"\>HJR 0108\u003cbr\>McCord\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\n \u003ctd width\u003d\"600\"\>\u003cb\>ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Constitutional amendment - \n right to hunt and fish. \u003c/b\>Proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section \n 13, of the Constitution of Tennessee to add provisions establishing the \n right to hunt, fish, and harvest game subject to reasonable rules and \n regulations. Establishes standard for reviewing such rules and \n regulations. \n \u003cp\>\n \u003cp\>\u003cb\>House Status:\u003c/b\> Set for House Conservation & Environment \n Committee \n04/25/2007.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/td\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tbody\>\u003c/table\>\u003c/font\>\u003c/div\>\u003c/div\>\n",0] ); //--></script> House Wildlife Subcommittee deferred to summer study.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">HB 2053*

Matheny

</td> <td width="600">TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES: Off-highway motor vehicles - fees. Creates additional fees for the purchase of and certificate of title for off-highway motor vehicles; states that such fees will not apply to persons using the vehicles only on their own property or that of their relatives for farming purposes or in the person's commercial business. Allocates these funds to the TN wildlife resources agency. Requires, rather than allows, director of TWRA to establish and implement an off-highway vehicle program. TCA Secs. 55-00-0000; 55-06-0100; 55-06-0101; 70-00-0000; 70-09-0104; 70-09-0106; 70-09-0107

House Status: Referred to Public Transportation & Highways Subcommittee.

</td> </tr><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="75">HJR 0108

McCord

</td> <td width="600">ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Constitutional amendment - right to hunt and fish. Proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section 13, of the Constitution of Tennessee to add provisions establishing the right to hunt, fish, and harvest game subject to reasonable rules and regulations. Establishes standard for reviewing such rules and regulations.

House Status: Set for House Conservation & Environment Committee 04/25/2007.

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[TGO David]

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[waynesan]

That's a lot to digest.

Does anybody know why there are so many bills that say the same thing but seem to have been handled differently?

If a bill is said to have been refered back to some committee, does that mean its dead for this term?

Thanks Tungsten for keeping us informed.

[Guest jackdog]

Tungsten thanks for the post. Christ, thats a lot of info.

Looks like I will need to spend some time reviewing this before I comment

[Guest Len]

Many times a bunch of legislators will introduce bills that do more or less the same thing. Since they get introduced at various times, they go through the committee process on different timetables. At some point all concerned will agree to run one bill and let the others go.

If a bill has been referred back to a committee, that MAY mean its dead for this session. Or not.

1) It may be referred back for some clarification or amending, and then will get forwarded on again.

2) It may be a way to kill the bill outright.

3) It may just delay the bill to the second half of the session (next year).

4) If its referred back to a subcommittee that has shut down for the year, then see #3.

In general, its not a good sign.

That's a lot to digest.

Does anybody know why there are so many bills that say the same thing but seem to have been handled differently?

If a bill is said to have been refered back to some committee, does that mean its dead for this term?

Thanks Tungsten for keeping us informed.

[waynesan]

Thanks Len. That clears it up. Its good to have you here for these kinds of things.

[Guest dpeneguy]

The Bill that allows carry in state parks , I think may have a chance.

[waynesan]

I sure hope you're right.

[Guest SomeGuy]

If it helps anyone, you can get the TFA's opinion here.

http://www.tfaonline.org/memberforum/viewtopic.php?t=1095&sid=84969123e0599a063babe40274ed70d6