The House bill still differs from Senate version and could go to conference committee. Photo: Rep. John Ray Clemmons, D-Nashville, proposed an alternative tax solution that he said would solve any challenges to the state’s franchise tax by offering tax credits, without a “significant” cost. Photo Credit: John Partipilo By Sam Stockard [Tennessee Lookout – […]
Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Kelly M. Jackson] – As the General Session winds to a close likely in the next couple of weeks, the opportunity for a law that will allow for Tennesseans to recall elected leaders they feel have failed to live up to promises they made when they were campaigning […]
Image Credit: Office of Gov. Bill Lee The Center Square [By Jon Styf] – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Congressman David Kustoff and several members of the Tennessee Legislature met over the weekend with 50 Tennessee National Guard members who will soon be deployed to Texas as part of Operation Lone Star. The National Guard members […]
Image: Bill Sponsor Representative Chris Todd Presents HB2882 on the House floor. Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – A bill that will require Tennessee public schools and public charter schools to provide annual firearm safety training for students was passed by the House on Thursday. House Bill 2882 (HB2882), sponsored by Representative Chris […]
Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – The Tennessee House passed a bill that would ban the display of pride flags and other ideological flags in Tennessee’s public schools. House Bill 1605, sponsored by Representative Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood-District 61), “prohibits LEAs and public charter schools from displaying in public schools flags other than the […]
Image Credit: Canva By Connie Reguli, J.D. (Family Policy Specialist and Activist) – For parental rights aficionados, Tennessee’s current cat and mouse game over three separate parental/family rights bills is dizzying. And if you are an unsuspecting-easily-excited layman who still believes legislative headliners, this appears to be bait and switch tactic which is now seemingly […]
Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – A bill mandating firearm safety training for public school students passed the House Education Instruction Committee yesterday 12-3 and now moves to the House floor for a vote. Following a spirited debate about the bill, its concepts and implementation between Republicans and Democrats, Representative Scott […]
Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative [By Rebecca Scott] – A set of companion bills were introduced in the Tennessee House and Senate on February 1st regarding firearm safety training in Tennessee’s public schools. House Bill 2882 (HB2882), sponsored by Representative Chris Todd (R-Madison County-District 73), and Senate Bill 2923 (SB2923), sponsored by Senator Paul […]
Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – A bill that would provide lifetime protection for victims of stalking and harassment was passed by the Civil Justice Committee on Wednesday and will be scheduled to be heard on the House Floor. House Bill 1645 (HB1645), sponsored by State Representative William Lamberth (R-Portland-District 44), “expands the eligibility […]
Image Credit: Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury / YouTube The Center Square [By Jon Styf] – A Tennessee bill would cap property tax increases in the state at 2% plus inflation each year and 6% plus inflation over a three-year span. A higher percentage increase in property tax rates would require a referendum. Beacon Center […]
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