Tag: Tennessee General Assembly

Tennessee House Committee Passes Bill Allowing Unvaccinated Families To Foster, Adopt

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 […]

Tennessee Senate To Hear Bill On Vehicle Booting Restrictions

Image Credit: Canva The Center Square [By Jon Styf] – A bill limiting how parking lots can boot vehicles to immobilize them will soon be heard by the Tennessee Senate. Senate Bill 1692 generally prohibits the booting of vehicles and puts in restrictions for municipalities that choose to allow the practice of putting an immobilizing […]

Tennessee House Subcommittee Fails Bill To Prevent Business With “Foreign Adversaries” Of The U.S. In Voice Vote Led By Chair Iris Rudder

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – Legislation that would prohibit Tennessee from having a business relationships with foreign adversaries of the United States failed in the House Public Service Subcommittee on Tuesday by voice vote led by Republican Chair Iris Rudder. House Bill 1841 (HB1841) was sponsored by State Representative John Ragan (R-Oak […]

Bill That Terminates Tennessee Parental Rights After “Substantial Non-Compliance” Passes House Subcommittee By Voice Vote

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – A bill aimed at terminating parental rights after “substantial non-compliance” passed the Children & Family Affairs Subcommittee led by Chair Mary Littleton yesterday by a voice vote. House Bill 1808 (HB1808) sponsored by Representative Ed Butler (R-Rickman-District 41) was amended in the subcommittee to match […]

Tennessee’s Illegal Immigration Timeline – Tennessee Conservative

Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative [By Jason Vaughn] – This bulleted list provides an easy-to-reference timeline of illegal immigration in the Volunteer State since shortly prior to The Tennessee Conservative’s launch in 2020 and a summary of related state-level legislation. For an expanded, in-depth look at the events, please refer to “What Tennessee’s Republican […]