Votes at a glance: Commerce Committee advances bills on vape, licensure, securities and other measures The House Commerce Committee advanced multiple bills on Tuesday: HB2359 (vape cleanup) to judiciary; HB2130 (engineer licensure) to finance; HB2541 (prevailing wage clarification) to finance; HB2529 (securities act amendments) to calendar & rules; HB1709 (licensure and legal-status requirements) to calendar & rules; and HB2334 was rolled to the next calendar.

The House Commerce Committee has just advanced key legislation on vape products, engineering licensure, and more—shaping the future of Tennessee's regulatory landscape!

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Tennessee committee advances bill to charge fees on transfers sent abroad The House Commerce Committee voted 17–4 to send HB2502 to finance after the sponsor said the measure would impose a $10 per-transaction fee plus 2% on amounts over $500 for funds sent from Tennessee to foreign countries; financial institutions and government agencies were exempted in amendment.

Tennessee is set to impose a new fee on money transfers abroad, sparking debate over its impact on consumers and service members alike.

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Director Reports $300K Surplus and Proposes Increased Grant Funding at Budget Meeting Director highlights $300K surplus and requests raising higher education grants by $50K.

Tennessee's budget meeting reveals a surprising $300K surplus and a push for increased funding in higher education grants—what's next for public service improvements?

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