Tag: Tennessee

Bill That Will Terminate Tennessee Parents Rights After "Substantial Non-Compliance" Passes Senate Judiciary With Amendments

Bill That Will Terminate Tennessee Parents Rights After “Substantial Non-Compliance” Passes Senate Judiciary With Amendments

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 […]

February 22, 2024
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House Committee Passes Bill Threatening Transparency Of Tennessee Dept. Of Tourism With Voice Vote Called By Chairman Kelly Keisling

House Committee Passes Bill Threatening Transparency Of Tennessee Dept. Of Tourism With Voice Vote Called By Chairman Kelly Keisling

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – The House State Government Committee passed legislation that allows the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development to keep records hidden from the public if the attorney general and tourism commissioner deem it necessary.  House Bill 1692 (HB1692), sponsored by Representative William Lamberth (R-Portland-District 44), would allow those records […]

February 22, 2024
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Tennessee House Committee Passes Bill Banning Expelled Lawmakers From Returning To Legislature

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 […]

February 22, 2024
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Tennessee Bill That Increases Criminal Penalty For Indirectly Causing Abuse Or Imminent Harm To A Child Moves To Full Committee

Tennessee Bill That Increases Criminal Penalty For Indirectly Causing Abuse Or Imminent Harm To A Child Moves To Full Committee

Image: Bill sponsor Representative Mary Littleton (R-D78-Dickson) Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Kelly M. Jackson] – A bill that increases the penalty for those who indirectly cause harm or death to a child (in that they aren’t the actual person who inflicted the abuse) moved directly through the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee to […]

February 21, 2024
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Bill Mandating Firearm Safety Training For Tennessee Public School Students Passes In Committee, Moves To House Floor

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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Severe Staffing Shortage May Have Led To Tennessee Inmate's Murder

Severe Staffing Shortage May Have Led To Tennessee Inmate’s Murder

Image Credit: tn.gov & Canva The Tennessee Conservative [By Rebecca Scott] – A temporary unsealing of court documents has revealed a severe lack of staffing at a Hartsville, Tennessee prison. According to the Tennessee government website, “Trousdale Turner Correctional Center (TTCC) is a medium security facility managed by CoreCivic, a private corrections management firm.”  The […]

February 21, 2024
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Senate Judiciary Chair Todd Gardenhire Comes Down Hard On Bail Bill

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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