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Chairlady Littleton presented the bill and said the commission would meet at least quarterly beginning November 2025 to review samples of juvenile justice cases and critical incidents involving juveniles in the custody of the Department of Children's Services. Littleton said the commission will provide the Tennessee General Assembly with findings, legislative recommendations and an annual report by Jan. 1, starting with a preliminary report in 2027.

Members pressed the sponsor on the commission's purpose and sampling. Representative Glenn asked what the information would be used for; the sponsor said the commission’s work is intended to help identify gaps in prevention and services and to recommend legislative solutions. Representative Clemens said he supports database-driven policymaking but asked where the “appropriate sampling language” came from and warned sampling affects outcomes. Littleton said the model is similar to an existing review for dependency and neglect cases, in which DCS provides a sampling of the worst cases, often involving critical incidents.

Several members expressed concern that the commission not be used to re-litigate individual sentences. Littleton said the commission’s focus is on prevention and systemic gaps; courts retain authority over sentencing and any criminal adjudication.

The committee approved the bill by roll call: 9 ayes, 1 present (not voting). The bill will move to the Calendar and Rules committee.

Why it matters: Supporters said a recurring, independent review could help lawmakers identify preventative measures and changes to services that might reduce juvenile delinquency. Committee members sought clarity on sampling methods and the scope of the commission's review to ensure findings would be useful for prevention rather than re-sentencing.

What’s next: HB 501 will be referred to the Calendar and Rules committee.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Government Operations Committee\tMar 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee approved House Bill 501 to create a Tennessee Juvenile Justice Review Commission that will study a sampling of juvenile justice cases and critical incidents and report findings and recommendations to the General Assembly beginning in 2027.","taxTitle","taxId",0,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":46,"_45":78,"_47":79,"_49":80,"_51":81,"_53":82,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":83,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":84,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":72,"_73":72},6695786,"House committee delays vote on vape-product registry after lengthy industry testimony",2282,3183000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2473539-594ab56154dd078347497c885a168658&start=901&end=3183","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2473539-594ab56154dd078347497c885a168658/thumbnail_901000.jpg","/articles/6695786/House-committee-delays-vote-on-vape-product-registry-after-lengthy-industry-testimony","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6695786-c48780951e6bb7cad56fdcb1a4b97d89/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164272&Signature=huMkPhtva8D9zCVrikpstjoXMp6zGu0-nr9r7J5GwTaJAJZYNJbe0-DFWdDlb0hsI2ljI2sEF2qZVCiv87KzGj545N5J2yeADKNrR~GpHiLYh6LUdaQxl5Ki0NBp7MJwBJ~hwPxP4I0c0kXfgOaB16iQ505xntr4ApXB6EDrEO7l1TFmBjl80T7NUGto3DHb85jezwLOh1vLgH4R2wPsNRPEUNhgHJ22~ErYuuSI~eRJyZKdmEbmhYgpJbiFVmQHandJWHlY5d8qEV0vud~3DZKkj9XA-C85dNSfvjP5T1kwr3q~j80CWrz2Inc4REftCVt1j3IPuXjs8Y-8BFF77w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tennessee House Government Operations Committee on March 3, 2025, postponed action on House Bill 968, a proposal to create a state registry of vapor products and limit retail sales to products included on that list.

Sponsor Representative Hogg described the measure as aimed at keeping flavored and other vaping products out of the hands of underage users and aligning state sales with products acceptable to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The committee adopted an amendment (code 3732) to add a universal carding requirement for retailers, similar to carding for alcohol and tobacco products.

The bill drew extensive public testimony from the vaping industry. Danny Gillis, identified in testimony as president of the Tennessee Smoke Free Association, called the bill “a big tobacco crafted bill” and said it would “immediately pull 99% of vapor nicotine vaping products off the market,” leaving mostly brands owned by major tobacco companies. Gillis also testified the measure would “create a new and unfair wholesale tax structure” and “strand our customers to the black market.”

Chris Lutz, vice president of Tennessee Smoke Free, provided figures from other states' experiences, saying Massachusetts saw a $135 million revenue loss after a registry and that smuggling and cross-border sales rose where restrictive rules were enacted. “When they implement such regulation or opposing taxes, like different tax structures, it drives people back to smoking or it goes straight into a black market,” Lutz said.

Committee members pressed witnesses on specifics. Representative Flynn asked what changes industry witnesses would propose; Gillis replied he supports universal carding, licensure for vape retailers and concentrating flavored products in 21+ specialty stores rather than broad prohibitions on products. Representative Glenn and others questioned enforcement practicality for convenience stores and how to distinguish between products made under U.S. standards and imported disposables.

Industry witnesses repeatedly referenced the FDA’s current regulatory role. Gillis and other speakers noted there are 34 products the FDA has authorized for marketing at present and argued that a state registry duplicating federal regulation would be difficult to maintain and enforce, given pending federal litigation and the dynamic federal review process.

After the testimony and questions, Chair Hawke said the committee would “roll this 1 week” to allow proponents to present in the next hearing. The committee did not vote on the bill at this meeting.

Votes and formal action: The committee postponed HB 968 for one week; no committee vote on final passage occurred.

Why it matters: Supporters of the proposal say a state-level registry would reduce youth access to unauthorized products; industry witnesses counter the measure would reduce legal adult access, harm small businesses and drive consumers to illicit sources. The delay gives the committee time to hear proponents and consider technical changes.

What’s next: The committee scheduled the bill to return at its next meeting with proponents expected to testify.","The House Government Operations Committee on March 3, 2025, postponed consideration of House Bill 968, a proposed state registry and product-listing requirement for vapor products, after more than an hour of testimony from industry representatives who warned of job losses and a shift to illicit markets.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":72,"_73":72},6695778,"Committee advances several bills to Calendar and Rules; short votes on signage, terminology and athletic training",2942,255000,3197000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2473539-594ab56154dd078347497c885a168658&start=255&end=3197","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2473539-594ab56154dd078347497c885a168658/thumbnail_255000.jpg","/articles/6695778/Committee-advances-several-bills-to-Calendar-and-Rules-short-votes-on-signage-terminology-and-athletic-training","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6695778-86fb07e0d7d728b6bc15f1dce0107e11/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164272&Signature=BdD9HCtEZqnXnAc6KBEiwWO6lnUwcKyMNpP9BXqivVrFDq8D6~lqsvrRMQ3lgq4yWxnxqmP3SfNpgwinnjk7QiC-OB5S~wyR~phEubgOghSMAwR9mesbxPHH3hCbAuigtgLijkqJbWoSApTUHhdb4hQsEu0NNmIapeNLRgWvYIRcRtYk07QdlG2f3JhramVOJ5WESdfoAYZ7e9-TGA-~RzZoKmrcyOmPSfMI5eKWB0AOfM4SwMKVr6YRhePR0PUr-iYrxUgwIinWs2eGhKoQlosHnfg6W7KHMlMpODnt7oI4oCQ9YNK9m9AKW27BCHJFsNm1YMO4TY6rkaeAcGA6qw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tennessee House Government Operations Committee on March 3 advanced several bills with brief discussion and unanimous or near-unanimous committee action.

Key committee actions:
- House Bill 60 (Representative Raper, presented by Representative Eldridge): Requires the Department of Transportation to install signs and list family-restroom availability at interstate and highway rest areas and welcome centers. Committee reported a positive recommendation; clerk announced 11 ayes.

- House Bill 657 (Representative Hicks): Authorizes the Division of Health-Related Boards to promulgate rules to effectuate the act; rules must follow the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act. Committee reported a positive recommendation; clerk announced 11 ayes.

- House Bill 921 (Representative Sopcichy): Removes the outdated term “firing ranges” in statute, replacing it with “shooting ranges,” and deletes an expired concessionaire provision. The committee moved the bill out to Calendar and Rules; the transcript records the committee motion and referral but does not include a specific roll-call tally in the public record excerpt.

- House Bill 62 (Representative Pichey): Authorizes athletic trainers who meet training requirements to perform dry needling and clarifies that dry needling does not constitute acupuncture; the bill also authorizes the relevant board to promulgate rules. Committee reported 11 ayes and advanced the bill to Calendar and Rules.

- House Bill 242: At the end of the session the committee recorded that HB 242 was rolled for one week.

Procedure and votes: Several measures were approved by roll call or voice votes and referred to Calendar and Rules. Where the clerk announced a tally, the article records it; where a specific tally was not announced in the transcript excerpt, the committee action is reported as referral to Calendar and Rules and the tally is listed as not specified.

Why it matters: The bills make targeted changes to state practice (signage, administrative rulemaking, statutory terminology and professional scope for athletic trainers) and are poised to advance through the legislative process with limited committee controversy.

What’s next: Each advanced bill will appear on the Calendar and Rules committee for further consideration or scheduling for floor action.","On March 3 the House Government Operations Committee approved multiple bills by voice or roll call, moving measures on rest-area restroom signage, administrative rule authority, statutory language updates for shooting ranges and authorization for dry needling by athletic trainers to the Calendar and Rules committee.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee backs creation of juvenile justice review commission to study critical incidents

House committee delays vote on vape-product registry after lengthy industry testimony

Committee advances several bills to Calendar and Rules; short votes on signage, terminology and athletic training