BILL WATCH
Bill Watch is a service of the Knoxville Bar Association Legislative Committee. During the legislative session, the KBA will distribute an updated report, through the support of Stephanie D. Coleman of Owings, Wilson & Coleman. The report will indicate progress and recent actions taken on the bills of interest to KBA members.
You can also get information about the General Assembly, including the text of bills and floor and committee calendars, by accessing the legislative web site at www.capitol.tn.gov.
Senate and Congressional redistricting maps - The Tennessee State Senate on Jan. 20 voted in favor of new Senate and Congressional redistricting maps for Tennessee. The votes followed a lengthy process of gathering and considering input from stakeholders throughout the state. The House redistricting map will be considered next week.
Education Savings Accounts — The Senate Education Committee this week advanced SB 1674 after making an amendment. The bill extends eligibility for an education savings account to students zoned to attend a school in a Local Education Authority that, at any time during the three-year period immediately preceding Sept. 1, 2025, or thereafter, did not offer students 180 days of in-person learning each year due to COVID-19.
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