Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Adelia Kirchner] – A bill to authorize the death penalty as punishment for child rapists in Tennessee was placed “behind the budget” during a meeting of the House Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee this week. On February 7th, subcommittee members considered House Bill 1663 (HB1663), sponsored by Rep. […]
Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Kelly M. Jackson] – This week a bill that will keep the autopsy reports of children killed at the hands of violent crime offenders from being public record moved through the Tennessee House Public Service Subcommittee with relative ease by voice vote, led by Chair Iris Rudder. For […]
Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – The Tennessee Senate moved forward with legislation that would prevent hospitals from restricting visitation rights of those who are designated to hold power of attorney for a patient. The Senate Health and Welfare Committee considered Senate Bill 1641 (SB1641), sponsored by Senator Mark Pody (R-Lebanon-District 17) on […]
House Speaker Cameron Sexton Is Pushing An Amendment To The Tennessee Constitution That Would Prohibit Bail For Certain Violent Crimes But Critics Say Judges Already Have That Discretion. Image: Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton Image Credit: John Partipilo Continuing a tough-on-crime mantra, House Speaker Cameron Sexton is sponsoring an amendment to the Tennessee Constitution that […]
Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Kelly M. Jackson] – This week in the House K-12 Education Subcommittee, a bill that if passed into law, would allow for only specific types of flags to be displayed in classrooms across the state, navigated through its first hurdle, now moving onto the full House Education Administration […]
Image: Senator Mark Pody Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – A bill that ensures that the religious freedom for clergy is protected in Tennessee passed the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday afternoon and will now head to the Senate floor for discussion and a final vote. Senate Bill 0596 (SB0596) sponsored by […]
Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative [By Rebecca Scott] – A set of companion bills were introduced in the Tennessee House and Senate on February 1st regarding firearm safety training in Tennessee’s public schools. House Bill 2882 (HB2882), sponsored by Representative Chris Todd (R-Madison County-District 73), and Senate Bill 2923 (SB2923), sponsored by Senator Paul […]
Image Credit: iStock / JackF The Tennessee Conservative [By Kelly M. Jackson] – This week a bill that will attempt to politically neutralize classrooms in Tennessee will be heard before the House K-12 Education Subcommittee. HB1605 carried by Representative Gino Bulso (R-D61-Brentwood) and State Senator Joey Hensley (R-D28-Hohenwald) states: “Flags – As introduced, prohibits LEAs […]
Image Credit: Defense Visual Information Distribution Service via Picryl / Public Domain The Tennessee Conservative Staff – The House K-12 Subcommittee is set to hear potential legislation that would allow school systems to hire retired law enforcement officers and veterans to fill school resource officer positions. House Bill 1899 (HB1899), sponsored by Representative Tim Rudd […]
Image: Senator Jack Johnson (left); Representative William Lamberth (right) Image Credit: Senator Jack Johnson / Facebook The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – Republican Tennessee lawmakers are seemingly being secretive about their plans for school choice vouchers. So far, majority leaders for the House and Senate have filed “caption bills” which give only a general […]
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