Tag: Bill

How Do I Know That the Border Bill Is Not Serious? – HotAir

Senate Republicans who were involved in negotiating the Ukraine/Israel funding bill that happens to include totally ridiculous provisions that pretend to address border security are pretending to be shocked that House Republicans are not going to take up the bill.  There is lots of commentary out there regarding the bill, and not having read it […]

Bill To Remove Access For Autopsies Of Minors Who Are Victims Of Violent Crime Reintroduced With New Sponsors In Tennessee General Assembly

Image Credit: Travis Saylor / Pexels – Public Domain The Tennessee Conservative [By Kelly M. Jackson] – In September of 2021 23-month-old Vincent Carter was brought into the emergency room via ambulance, after his foster mother Debra Barnes, stated that he was unresponsive because the infant had ingested and was “choking on a thick hair […]

Tennessee House Education Committee Passes Bill Requiring Schools To Adopt AI Policy

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – Legislation that would require schools in Tennessee to create policies regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by students, teachers, faculty, and staff has passed the House Education Administration Committee and will proceed to the Government Operations Committee. House Bill 1630 (HB1630), sponsored by State Representative Scott Cepicky […]

Bill Prohibiting Hospitals From Restricting In-Person Visitation Deferred Again In Tennessee Senate Committee

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Adelia Kirchner] – This Wednesday, Tennessee’s Senate Health and Welfare Committee deferred action for the second time on a bill that prevents hospitals from restricting visitation rights of those who are designated to hold power of attorney for a patient. On January 31st, the committee considered Senate Bill […]

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 […]