Legislative roundup

Submitted by R. Neal on Wed, 05/21/2008 - 12:07.

As the current session winds down there's a flurry of activity. Here are some highlights...

Nashville City Paper

The state’s first major overhaul of its open records law in 25 years is on its way to Gov. Phil Bredesen after the General Assembly approved the changes Tuesday.

WZTV FOX 17/Nashville

Legislation that would use lottery reserve funds to help make Tennessee schools more energy efficient is headed to the governor for his consideration.

The Leaf Chronicle

Sweeping legislation that includes loosening requirements for students to maintain lottery-funded scholarships passed the Senate and is likely headed for a conference committee.

The Leaf Chronicle

[Kurita's] legislation requires schools to inform students about their credit transferability policy. Proprietary schools must also disclose total tuition costs, job placement and other graduation data upon enrollment, according to the release. Schools that don't comply could lose their license to operate in Tennessee.

The Paris Post-Intelligencer

A bill that authorizes the Tennessee Board of Education to create an academic nonsectarian elective course about the Bible has passed the state House and Senate and is now going to Gov. Phil Bredesen for his signature.


WhitesCreek's picture
Any word on whether the Real

Any word on whether the Real Estate Transfer Fees, which are supposed to cover purchase of sensitive lands and parks, were confiscated and swept into the general fund?

A number of real estate parcels the State wants are on hold waiting to see if there will be any of this money left.

R. Neal's picture
Don't know. Have not seen

Don't know. Have not seen this mentioned lately. Was there a bill? Do you know who sponsored it?

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