Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Adelia Kirchner] – On Wednesday, the Senate version of this year’s school choice legislation was passed out of the Senate Education Committee by a vote of 7-1 with one lawmaker recorded as “present and not voting.” There are currently two drastically different school choice bills being considered by […]
Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative Staff – A bill that would prevent lower courts from hearing cases that involve or interfere with Tennessee House and Senate rules is scheduled to be heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 11. Senate Bill 2225 (SB2225), sponsored by Senator Adam Lowe (R-Calhoun-District 1), states that “no […]
Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative Staff – The Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hear a proposed law that would provide lifetime protection for victims of stalking and harassment during their March 11 meeting. Senate Bill 1699 (SB1699), sponsored by Senator Paul Rose (R-Lauderdale, Shelby, and Tipton Counties-District 32) as introduced, expands the […]
Image: From Left – Robby Starbuck, Rep. Scott Cepicky, Rep. Todd Warner Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Adelia Kirchner] – After over four hours of deliberation on Wednesday, the House version of this year’s school choice legislation, also known as “The House Public School Omnibus Bill,” was passed out of the House Education […]
Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – The House State Government Committee voted Wednesday to pass a bill that would require law enforcement agencies to report illegal aliens to the federal government. House Bill 2124, sponsored by Representative Rusty Grills (R-Newbern-District 71), changes existing law to require that communication with federal officials, rather than […]
Image: House Bill Sponsor Rep. Ron Gant Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – A bill that would remove vaccination requirements when approving potential foster and adoptive homes was passed by the House Civil Justice Committee on Wednesday. House Bill 1726 (HB1726), sponsored by Representative Ron Gant (R-Piperton-District 94), “As introduced, prohibits the Department […]
Image: Bill Sponsor Rep. Bud Hulsey Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Kelly M. Jackson] – This week in the Tennessee House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee, a bill that will prevent the state from compelling those who raise livestock from being forced to vaccinate their animals passed and is now headed to full […]
A Tennessee Bill That Seeks To Protect Foster And Adoptive Families From Being Required To Affirm Certain Policies That Oppose Their Religious And Moral Beliefs Has Passed In The House Children And Family Affairs Subcommittee. Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – A bill sponsored by Representative Mary Littleton (R-Dickson-District 78) was passed by […]
Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative Staff – Legislation to prevent Tennessee hospitals from restricting visitation of patients by individuals with power of attorney will be heard by the House Health Committee on Wednesday. House Bill 1883 (HB1883), sponsored by Representative Kip Capley (R-Summertown-District 71), “creates the right of an attorney in fact designated to […]
Image Credit: Canva The Center Square [By Jon Styf] – The Tennessee Legislature’s debate on education savings accounts will continue Wednesday when competing versions of the bill are heard by the Senate Education Committee and House Education Administration. Both versions involve a significant number of the ESAs, which will start at $7,075 and can be […]
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