Tennessee House of Representatives

Firearms Bill For Tennessee Private Schools Moves Forward To Education Administration Committee

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – Legislation that would allow Tennessee private schools to create a policy for allowing handguns on campus has been recommended for passage by the House Civil Justice Committee and has been referred to the House Education Administration Committee. House Bill 1631 (HB1631), sponsored by State Representative Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood-District […]

Increased Protection For Victims Of Stalking, Harassment Bill Moves To Tennessee House Floor

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 […]

GOP Lawmakers Edge Closer To Opening Tennessee’s Incorporation Of Central Bank Digital Currency, Other Currencies Vulnerable To Centralized Control

Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative [By Kelly M. Jackson] – In last year’s general session, a bill was passed that changes the definition of money, and what kinds would be able to be used in the state of Tennessee without the necessity of currency exchange.  Specifically, the bill legally redefined what the law currently […]

Head Of Tennessee’s Achievement School District Removed

Image Credit: Canva By Sam Stockard [Tennessee Lookout -CC BY-NC-ND 4.0] – Key House lawmakers say the state’s Achievement School District needs major changes amid the apparent dismissal of the state director charged with running the program after just five months. The Department of Education confirmed Bren Elliott, who took over the post Aug. 31, […]

Tennessee Legislation Seeks To Increase Penalties For Transportation Of Illegal Aliens Into The State

Image Credit: U.S. Customs and Border Protection / Facebook The Tennessee Conservative [By Rebecca Scott] – Representative Bryan Richey (R-Maryville-District 20) has introduced a bill in the Tennessee House dealing with the transportation of illegal aliens into the state of Tennessee and applicable fines for doing so. House Bill 2078 (HB2078) “As introduced, prohibits any […]

Last Year’s Immigration Bill Yo Prohibit Illegal Immigrants From Being Housed On State Property, Resurfacing In Tennessee House Committee

Image Credit: U.S. Customs and Border Protection / Facebook The Tennessee Conservative [By Adelia Kirchner] – During Tennessee’s 2023 legislative session, Rep. Dennis Powers (R-Jacksboro-District 36) sponsored a bill that would have pushed back against the harboring of illegal immigrants on state-owned property.  After the legislation passed in the House Departments & Agencies subcommittee, it […]