Tag: Republicans

Tennessee House Committee Passes Bill Banning Expelled Lawmakers From Returning To Legislature

Rep. Johnny Garrett, who led expulsion against Democratic House members, sponsors measure. Photo: Rep. Johnny Garrett, R-Goodlettsville, at right, is sponsoring a measure that would ban expelled lawmakers from being able to return to office. Photo Credit: John Partipilo By Sam Stockard [Tennessee Lookout -CC BY-NC-ND 4.0] – Republican lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday banning […]

Bill Mandating Firearm Safety Training For Tennessee Public School Students Passes In Committee, Moves To House Floor

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 […]

99% Of GOP Primary Voters Disagree With TNGOP Leadership On Illegal Immigration; Bill To Prohibit Evil Hospitals From Letting Patients Die Alone Passes TN Senate & Much More In The BIG 7!

Mark Your Calendar! “Protect Tennessee’s Borders Rally” on March 20th! 99% of GOP Primary Voters Disagree with TNGOP Leadership on Illegal Immigration Bill to Prohibit Evil Hospitals from Letting Patients Die Alone Passes TN Senate & More! & More In The Tennessee Conservative’s Big 7 Weekend Digest! Like what we’re doing & want us to stick around? […]

Tennessee Bill Would Put Illegal Immigrants Who Commit Violent Crimes Behind Bars For Life

Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – A Tennessee bill was introduced earlier this year that would put illegal immigrants who commit violent crimes behind bars for life. House Bill 1872 (HB1872) sponsored by Representative Monty Fritts (R-Kingston-District 32) and corresponding Senate Bill 2770 (SB2770) sponsored by Senator Janice Bowling (R-Tullahoma-District 16) […]

Bill That Would Ban Pride Flags In Tennessee Public School Classrooms Passes In House Committee

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Adelia Kirchner] – Following a “contentious” hearing in the House K-12 Education Subcommittee earlier this month, a bill to ban pride flags in public school classrooms was passed in the full House Education Administration Committee this week. House Bill 1605 (HB1605) is sponsored by Rep. Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood-District […]

Tennessee Bill Would Change Absentee Ballot Application Deadline

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Center Square [By Jon Styf] and The Tennessee Conservative Staff – Tennessee’s Senate passed a bill this week that would require voters to request an absentee ballot 10 days before an election instead of the current seven days. Senate sponsor Richard Briggs (R-Knoxville-District 7) said the intent of the bill is […]

99% Disagree With TN GOP Leadership’s Stance on Illegal Immigration, “Protect Tennessee’s Borders Rally” Coming Soon

The Tennessee Conservative [By Adelia Kirchner] – “Do you agree with TNGOP leadership that illegal immigration is primarily a federal issue, or do you think it should be addressed directly by the legislature on a state-level?” asked a recent illegal immigration survey conducted by The Tennessee Conservative.  Survey results showed that 99% of respondents disagree […]