March 3, 2021
March 3, 2021
Increases the penalty for assault of a first responder from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony.
Fiscal Note: (Dated February4, 2021) Increase State Expenditures $7,370,500 Incarceration* Decrease Local Expenditures $611,100/FY21-22 and Subsequent Years
SB358 - J. Hensley - 02/10/21 - Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.
March 3, 2021
Specifies that the county mayor has the authority to establish and implement health policies that affect the entire county during a county-wide health emergency. Directs the county health director, health officer, and board of health to provide advice to the mayor to develop the policies. Applies only in Shelby, Davidson, Knox, Hamilton, Sullivan, and Madison counties.
Fiscal Note: (Dated December 1, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT
SB15 - M. Bell - 01/13/21 - Referred to Senate Health & Welfare Committee.
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March 3, 2021
Sets requirements for exemptions from contractor licensing requirements for real property owners who intend to construct a residential building on that real property. Requires notice of construction made to the board for licensing contractors and the register of deeds.
Fiscal Note: (Dated January 23,2021) NOT SIGNIFICANT
SB275 - P. Rose - 02/10/21 - Referred to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee.
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March 3, 2021
Punishment for first-degree murder- Limits the punishment a jury can consider for a defendant convicted of first-degree murder committed against law enforcement officers, correctional officers, or rescue workers engaged in the performance of their official duties to death or imprisonment for life without possibility of parole. Amendment Summary: House Criminal Justice Subcommittee amendment 1 (003894) adds a section clarifying that juries are to be instructed that a defendant who receives a sentence of life imprisonment is not eligible for parole consideration until they serve at least 51 full calendar years of their sentence, instead of 25 full calendar years.
Fiscal Note: (Dated February 5, 2021) NOT SIGNIFICANT
SB841 - J. Johnson - 02/22/21 - Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.
Sentencing of attempted first degree murder- Allows a person convicted of attempted first degree murder to be sentenced to imprisonment for life without possibility of parole if the offense is committed against any law enforcement officer, correctional officer, department of correction employee, probation and parole officer, emergency medical or rescue worker, emergency medical technician, paramedic, or firefighter who was engaged in the performance of official duties.
Fiscal Note: (Dated February 5, 2021) NOT SIGNIFICANT
SB842 - J. Johnson - 02/22/21 - Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.