Pending Rules and Regulations
Proposed rules are promulgated in the absence of a rulemaking hearing. Unless a rulemaking hearing is requested within 60 days from the first of the month after filing, the rule will become effective in 150 days from the first of the month following the filing. All proposed rules will be posted within five (5) working days after acceptance by the Secretary of State.
Rulemaking Hearing Rules are promulgated when a rulemaking hearing is held. These rules become effective 90 days form the date of acceptance by the Secretary of State. These rules are added to the rules and regulations the date of their effectiveness.
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Agency  | Rule Number |
Rule Title | File Date |
Effective Date |
Rule Type | Last Date to Request Hearing *For Proposed Rules Only |
Rule ID | Sequence ID | Rule Filing | Notes |
| Agriculture | 0080-02-09 | Regulations Concerning Livestock Markets | 1/31/2012 | 6/30/2012 | Proposed Rule | 3/30/2012 | 5138 | 01-18-12 | View Filing | |
| Health | 1200-15-03 | Investigations of Sudden, Unexplained Infant and Child Deaths | 1/24/2012 | 6/30/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5136 | 01-15-12 | View Filing | This rule impacts local governments. | |
| Health | 1200-21-01 | Sudden Infant Death Syndrome | 1/24/2012 | 6/30/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5137 | 01-15-12 | View Filing | This rule impacts local governments. | |
| Education, Board of | 0520-02-04 | Licensure | 1/20/2012 | 6/30/2012 | Proposed Rule | 3/19/2012 | 5130 | 01-10-12 | View Filing | |
| Medical Examiners, Board of | 0880-03 | General Rules Governing the Practice of a Physician Assistant | 1/20/2012 | 4/19/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5131 | 01-13-12 | View Filing | ||
| Medical Examiners, Board of | 0880-10 | General Rules Governing the Practice of an Orthopedic Physician Assistant | 1/20/2012 | 4/19/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5132 | 01-13-12 | View Filing | ||
| Podiatric Medical Examiners | 1155-02 | General Rules and Regulations Governing the Practice of Podiatry | 1/20/2012 | 4/19/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5133 | 01-14-12 | View Filing | ||
| Podiatric Medical Examiners | 1155-03 | General Rules Governing Podiatry X-Ray Operators | 1/20/2012 | 4/19/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5134 | 01-14-12 | View Filing | ||
| Podiatric Medical Examiners | 1155-04 | General Rules Governing Podiatry X-Ray Operators | 1/20/2012 | 4/19/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5135 | 01-14-12 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 1200-03-34 | Conformity | 1/18/2012 | 4/17/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5129 | 01-08-12 | View Filing | ||
| Pharmacy, Board of | 1140-01 | Introductory Rules | 1/4/2012 | 4/3/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5124 | 01-03-12 | View Filing | ||
| Pharmacy, Board of | 1140-02 | Professional Conduct and Responsibilities | 1/4/2012 | 4/3/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5125 | 01-03-12 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-01 | Standards for Hospitals | 1/3/2012 | 4/2/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5107 | 01-01-12 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-02 | Standards for Prescribed Child Care Centers | 1/3/2012 | 4/2/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5108 | 01-01-12 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-06 | Standards for Nursing Homes | 1/3/2012 | 4/2/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5109 | 01-01-12 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-10 | Standards for Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Centers | 1/3/2012 | 4/2/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5110 | 01-01-12 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-11 | Standards for Homes for the Aged | 1/3/2012 | 4/2/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5111 | 01-01-12 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-15 | Standards for Residential Hospices | 1/3/2012 | 4/2/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5112 | 01-01-12 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-24 | Standards for Birthing Centers | 1/3/2012 | 4/2/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5113 | 01-01-12 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-25 | Standards for Assisted Care Living Facilities | 1/3/2012 | 4/2/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5114 | 01-01-12 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-26 | Standards for Home Care Organizations Providing Home Health Services | 1/3/2012 | 4/2/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5115 | 01-01-12 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-27 | Standards for Home Care Organizations Providing Hospice Services | 1/3/2012 | 4/2/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5116 | 01-01-12 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-28 | Standards for HIV Supportive Living Centers | 1/3/2012 | 4/2/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5117 | 01-01-12 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-29 | Standards for Home Care Organizations Providing Home Medical Equipment | 1/3/2012 | 4/2/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5118 | 01-01-12 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-32 | Standards for End Stage Renal Dialysis Clinics | 1/3/2012 | 4/2/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5119 | 01-01-12 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-34 | Standards for Home Care Organizations Providing Professional Support Services | 1/3/2012 | 4/2/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5120 | 01-01-12 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-35 | Standards for Outpatient Diagnostic Centers | 1/3/2012 | 4/2/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5121 | 01-01-12 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-14-02 | HIV Drug Reimbursement (HDR) Program Rules | 1/3/2012 | 6/30/2012 | Proposed Rule | 3/2/2012 | 5123 | 01-02-12 | View Filing | |
| Health | 1200-24-05 | Review of Health Care Facility Construction Plans and Specifications | 1/3/2012 | 4/2/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5122 | 01-01-12 | View Filing | ||
| Treasury, Department of | 1700-05-01 | Tennessee Baccalaureate Education System Trust | 12/29/2011 | 5/30/2012 | Proposed Rule | 2/26/2012 | 5106 | 12-26-11 | View Filing | |
| Treasury, Department of | 1700-05-04 | Educational Savings Plan | 12/29/2011 | 5/30/2012 | Proposed Rule | 2/26/2012 | 5105 | 12-26-11 | View Filing | |
| Occupational and Physical Therapy Examiners | 1150-01 | General Rules Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy | 12/27/2011 | 3/26/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5101 | 12-23-11 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-34-01 | Pain Management Clinics | 12/27/2011 | 3/26/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5102 | 12-24-11 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 0400-01-01 | Fees and Charges for Certain Departmental Services | 12/21/2011 | 3/20/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5126 | 12-27-11 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 0400-02-02 | Public Use and Recreation | 12/21/2011 | 3/20/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5127 | 12-27-11 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 0400-02-05 | Vehicles and Traffic Safety | 12/21/2011 | 3/20/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5128 | 12-27-11 | View Filing | ||
| Dentistry, Board of | 0460-01 | General Rules | 12/20/2011 | 3/19/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5087 | 12-20-11 | View Filing | ||
| Dentistry, Board of | 0460-04 | Rules Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants | 12/20/2011 | 3/19/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5088 | 12-20-11 | View Filing | ||
| Dentistry, Board of | 0460-05 | General Rules Governing Schools, Programs and Courses for Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Registered Dental Assistants | 12/20/2011 | 3/19/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5089 | 12-20-11 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-01 | Standards for Hospitals | 12/20/2011 | 3/19/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5090 | 12-21-11 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-02 | Standards for Prescribed Child Care Centers | 12/20/2011 | 3/19/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5091 | 12-21-11 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-06 | Standards for Nursing Homes | 12/20/2011 | 3/19/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5092 | 12-21-11 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-10 | Standards for Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Centers | 12/20/2011 | 3/19/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5093 | 12-21-11 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-11 | Standards for Homes for the Aged | 12/20/2011 | 3/19/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5094 | 12-21-11 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-15 | Standards for Residential Hospice | 12/20/2011 | 3/19/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5095 | 12-21-11 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-24 | Standards for Birthing Centers | 12/20/2011 | 3/19/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5096 | 12-21-11 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-25 | Standards for Assisted Care Living Facilities | 12/20/2011 | 3/19/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5097 | 12-21-11 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-28 | Standards for HIV Supportive Living Facilities | 12/20/2011 | 3/19/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5098 | 12-21-11 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-32 | Standards for End Stage Renal Dialysis Clinics | 12/20/2011 | 3/19/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5099 | 12-21-11 | View Filing | ||
| Health | 1200-08-35 | Standards for Outpatient Diagnostic Centers | 12/20/2011 | 3/19/2012 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5100 | 12-21-11 | View Filing |
