Image: Bill Sponsor Senator Bo Watson presents SB2359 on the Senate floor. Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Rebecca Scott] – A bill prohibiting the requirement for immunizations in order to adopt or host a foster child in the state of Tennessee has passed in the Senate. Senate Bill 2359 (SB2359) “As introduced, prohibits […]
Image: Bill sponsor Senator Dawn White presents SB2660 on the Senate floor. Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – A bill that aims to terminate the parental rights of Tennesseans after only six months of “substantial non-compliance” passed the Senate floor yesterday. Tennessee Senators voted 22 to 6 to allow the Tennessee […]
Image: Senate Education Committee Chair, Senator Jon Lundberg Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Kelly M. Jackson] – The Senate Education Committee was presented with the Senate version of Governor Lee’s school choice legislation, which, as previously reported, is vastly different from the version presented in the House this week. The summary on this […]
A big announcement today from Sen. Mitch McConnell. He will stepping down at the end of this year bringing to an end the longest run as Senate leader in history. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two […]
Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative [By Kelly M. Jackson] – This week in their respective committees, the proposal for school choice that has been dangled by Governor Bill Lee for the past few years will be presented in both Tennessee House and Senate hearing rooms. However, what is being proposed in one chamber, is […]
Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – Three Republicans on the Senate Education Committee voted against a bill yesterday that would ban certain flags, including Pride flags, from being displayed in public school classrooms. Senate Bill 1722 (SB1722) sponsored by Senator Joey Hensley (R-Hohenwald-District 28) narrowly passed a roll call vote with […]
Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Kelly M. Jackson] – A bill that proposes the ability for the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) to terminate parental rights within 10 business days after a court has found the parents of the child/children to be “substantially non-compliant,” has passed through the Senate Judiciary Committee with […]
Chattanooga Republican says amendment will target Shelby County, fill up jails and hurt counties. Photo Credit: John Partipilo By Sam Stockard [Tennessee Lookout -CC BY-NC-ND 4.0] – Senate Judiciary Chairman Todd Gardenhire blasted a proposed amendment to the Tennessee Constitution regarding the state’s bail law Tuesday, saying it will pack county jails and put local […]
Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative [By Adelia Kirchner] – A red flag gun bill that would expand mandatory reporting laws is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Health and Welfare Committee and voted on in the Tennessee House of Representatives this week. HB1625/SB1673, sponsored by Rep. Jason Zachary (R-Knoxville-District 14) in the House […]
Image Credit: FatCamera / i Stock The Tennessee Conservative [By Rebecca Scott] – A bill regarding flags that are approved for display in Tennessee public schools has made significant headway in the Tennessee House, while the corresponding Senate Bill 1722 (SB1722), sponsored by Sen. Joey Hensley (R-Hohenwald-District 28), has been placed on the Senate Education Committee […]
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