Legislation

Rep Joe Carr Sponsored Legislation (Archived 106th GA)

Bill NumberComposite AbstractSigned into Law
HB0249Murfreesboro - As introduced, subject to local approval, clarifies certain ambiguities existing within those Murfreesboro city charter provisions that set forth disciplinary policies and procedures for municipal employees.Yes
HB0250Alcoholic Offenses - As enacted, creates Class A misdemeanor for any owner, occupant, or other person having a lawful right to the exclusive use and enjoyment of property to knowingly allow a person to consume alcoholic beverages, wine or beer on such property, if the owner, occupant or other person knows the person so consuming is an underage adult; provides affirmative defenses.Yes
HB0302Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates a Class A misdemeanor offense for a person to knowingly provide, transfer, or submit to any other person false identification for the purposes of obtaining or maintaining employment.Yes
HB0336Highway Signs - As enacted, "Thomas Hutchinson Bridge," U.S. Highway 231 in Rutherford County.Yes
HB0388Immigrants - As introduced, requires all state agencies and political subdivisions to verify eligibility of all individuals 18 years of age or older before providing public benefits by using the federal "systematic alien verification for entitlements" or "SAVE" program, with limited exceptions.No
HB1354Local Government, General - As enacted, prohibits local government entities from adopting any ordinance or written policy that expressly prohibits a local government entity, official or employee from complying with applicable federal law pertaining to persons who reside in Tennessee illegally; prohibits local government officials from materially interfering with the ability of a local government entity, official or employee to comply with applicable federal law pertaining to persons who reside in Tennessee illegally; authorizes any person who believes that a violation of act has occurred to file a complaint in chancery court.Yes
HB1357Municipal Government - As introduced, allows municipalities to take special census at their own expense any time between regular decennial federal censuses.No
HB1720Alcoholic Beverages - As enacted, authorizes manufacture of intoxicating liquors and/or drinks in certain counties that approved both retail package sales and liquor-by-the drink sales and in counties in the river resort district that have approved retail package sales, all by referendum; specifies that certain distance requirements of law will apply to manufacturers under this act.Yes
HB2378Rutherford County - As introduced, subject to local approval, imposes application of wheel tax on Rutherford County residents for operation of motor vehicles on any highway in the county by removing present exception for operation on state highways.Yes
HB2667Special License Plates - As introduced, authorizes issuance of special license plates for submarine veterans of the U.S. armed forces.Deferred
HB2669Lottery, Charitable - As enacted, extends deadline for applications for 2010-2011 annual events to 15 days after March 25, 2010; requires secretary of state to submit third omnibus list for 2010-2011 annual events; extends authority to conduct events to certain nonprofit organizations in existence for at least five years.Yes
HB2940Driver Licenses - As introduced, requires all written driver license examinations be given in English.No
HB3337Disabled Persons - As introduced, renames the "division of intellectual disabilities services" to the "division of developmental disabilities services."Pending Amendment
HB3338Eminent Domain - As introduced, entitles property owner to recoup certain costs incurred in contesting eminent domain action from the condemning authority.Deferred
HB3716Financial Responsibility Law - As introduced, requires liability insurance be maintained on all motor vehicles operated in Tennessee; insurance companies shall notify division of financial responsibility when coverage is terminated; owner of motor vehicle has 30 days to obtain coverage again.No
HB3717Insurance, Health, Accident - As enacted, requires insurers offering Medicare supplement policies and certificates in this state to persons 65 years of age or older to also offer Medicare supplement policies to persons in this state who are under 65 years of age and eligible for and enrolled in Medicare by reason of disability or end stage renal disease.Yes
HB3917Welfare - As introduced, expands temporary assistance for dependent children to a legal guardian who is living with a dependent child.No
HB3918Education - As introduced, establishes a grant for a pilot project in one LEA to provide laptop computers to all seventh graders for use through the 12th grade to enable teachers to integrate technological fundamentals of Internet research, understanding, and use of spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation skills throughout the curriculum.No
HB3932Pharmacy, Pharmacists - As introduced, enacts the "Official Tennessee Prescription Program Act."Under Review
HB3972Rutherford County - As introduced, subject to local approval, terminates office of county attorney and authorizes county to contract with attorneys for the provision of legal services.Yes

Rep Joe Carr Sponsored Resolutions (Archived 106th GA)

Bill NumberComposite AbstractAction
HJR0193Memorials, Professional Achievement - Donald and Alicia Blankenship, American Farm Bureau Achievement AwardSigned by Governor.
HJR0581Memorials, Sports - Riverdale High School softball team, Class AAA State ChampsSigned by Governor.
HJR0662Memorials, Personal Achievement - Dakota Umsted, Eagle ScoutSigned by Governor.
HJR0663Memorials, Academic Achievement - Patrick W. Carr, Jr.Signed by Governor.
HJR0693Memorials, Retirement - Roger Haley, Murfreesboro City ManagerSigned by Governor.
HJR0694Memorials, Professional Achievement - Carey Peacock, Realtor of the YearSigned by Governor.
HJR0925Memorials, Sports - Riverdale High School Lady Warriors basketball team, 2010 Class AAA State ChampionsSigned by Governor.
HJR1028Highways, Roads and Bridges - "James C. McKnight Bridge," State Route 96 in Rutherford County.Intro., ref. to Transportation Committee
HJR1177Memorials, Recognition - Joe Jack and Geraldine "Jerry" DementSigned by Governor.
HJR1253Memorials, Recognition - Commends the State of Arizona and its elected officials as it approaches its centennial celebration.Transmitted to Governor for his action.
HJR1294Memorials, Interns - Jordan Webb VaughanSigned by Governor.
HJR1341Memorials, Recognition - Siori Koener, winner of the Letters About Literature contestSigned by Governor.
HJR1390Memorials, Retirement - Samuel BakerSigned by Governor.
HR0045Memorials, Professional Achievement - Carey Peacock, Realtor of the YearSigned by H. Speaker
HR0158Memorials, Interns - Alice "Megan" RobinsonSigned by H. Speaker
HR0185Memorials, Personal Achievement - Dakota Umsted, Eagle ScoutWithdrawn.

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