Tennessee General Assembly – Page 20

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 […]

February 21, 2024

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Senate Judiciary Chair Todd Gardenhire Comes Down Hard On Bail Bill

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 […]

February 21, 2024

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Tennessee Bill Would Allow Local Governments To Cut, End Grocery Tax

Image Credit: Canva The Center Square [By Jon Styf] – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee did not include a grocery tax holiday in this year’s budget proposal, but a proposed bill would begin allowing counties and municipalities to cut or remove grocery tax. Senate Bill 2520 was set to be heard Tuesday in the Senate Finance, […]

February 21, 2024

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Alternative Tennessee Sovereignty Bill Undermines Stronger Nullification Bill That Has Grassroots Support

Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – A bill scheduled to be heard in the Senate State & Local Government Committee today at 10:30am may be a ploy to undermine a stronger bill that conservative Tennessee lawmakers have been attempting to get passed for two years. According to conservative grassroots Tennesseans, the […]

February 20, 2024

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“Lesser Magistrate Blackmail,” Conservative Group Raises Concerns Over Tennessee Municipal Housing Bill

Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative [By Adelia Kirchner] – A bill requiring local governments to adopt housing strategies to permit high density housing, such as duplexes, in areas authorized for single family housing is scheduled to be heard in the Senate State and Local Government Committee. Senate Bill 2124 (SB2124), sponsored by Committee Chair […]

February 20, 2024

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Tennessee Red Flag Gun Law Scheduled For House Floor Vote And Senate Committee Consideration

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 […]

February 19, 2024

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Bill Seeking To Regulate Flags In Tennessee Schools Progressing In Senate

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 […]

February 19, 2024

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Tennessee Bill Will No Longer Attempt To Ban Cold Beer

Image Credit: Canva The Center Square [By Jon Styf] – A Tennessee caption bill that would have banned the retail sale of refrigerated beer will no longer attempt that ban. Rep. Ron Gant wrote that that “that was one of the many ideas discussed and considered by the many stakeholders across our state as potential item […]

February 19, 2024

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Tennessee Constitution Allows Tickets To Legislative Session, Attorney General Says

Photo: Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, showing off one of the tickets now required for members of the public to access the House of Representatives gallery. Photo Credit: John Partipilo By Anita Wadhwani [Tennessee Lookout -CC BY-NC-ND 4.0] – A ticketing system that restricts public access to the Tennessee House of Representatives is allowable under the state’s […]

February 19, 2024

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Economist On Collision Course With Tennessee Mayors Over Property Tax Caps

Showdown brewing over county property tax caps. Photo: Economist Art Laffer. (Photo: Submitted) By Sam Stockard [Tennessee Lookout -CC BY-NC-ND 4.0] – A battle is brewing in the General Assembly over caps on county property taxes. Economist Art Laffer, an advisor to multiple Republican presidents, is pushing lawmakers to prevent large one-time county property taxes […]

February 19, 2024

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