A bill to let Tennesseans carry guns in the open without a permit was voted down Monday night in committee. The House sponsor had been poised to try to circumvent the usual process of vetting bills, but now it seems that won’t be happening.
State Charter Authorizer Legislation Sent To Governor
Charter schools trying to open in Tennessee could soon get permission directly from the state school board, if their local school district refuses. Legislation letting the state function as a so-called “charter authorizer” is on its way to the governor.
Lawmaker Hopes To Force Decisive Vote On Openly Carrying Guns Without A Permit
Lawmakers could be within just a few votes of letting Tennesseans carry a gun in the open without a permit. The proposal passed the state Senate last week, and its House sponsor is taking an unusual step to try and force immediate action.
High Gravity Beer Just Needs House Approval To Be Sold In Tennessee Grocery Stores
When lawmakers agreed this spring to let grocery stores sell wine, many thought they were done for the year legislating which stores can sell what alcohol. Maybe not, though. A bill to also let grocery stores sell high gravity beer is close to passing.
Scratch One For Common Core Skeptics: Deal May Delay Statewide Test
A push to delay the test, known as the PARCC, set to start next school year, has been a flashpoint in the state legislature this spring.
Where Will Tennessee Lawmakers Draw The Line On Pseudoephedrine?
A hard-fought compromise to restrict the allergy medicine used to make meth passed the state House Wednesday. It’s not as tough as what the Senate or the governor would like, but a more restrictive version could still ultimately get through.
Could Every Tennessean Carry A Gun On Their Hip? State Senate Approves
If the House also approves the bill, carry permits would be needed only for concealed weapons.
Lawmakers Grant In-State Tuition To Children Of Undocumented Immigrants
The bill passed the House 63 to 27, with little debate, marking a distinct shift from a few years ago, when lawmakers called such young people “anchor babies” and sought to make Tennessee a less welcoming place for undocumented immigrants.
For Prescription Painkillers, ID May Soon Be Mandatory
Tennesseans picking up prescriptions for painkillers would have to show ID, under a proposal headed toward votes Tuesday in a House committee and on the Senate floor.
On 8-7 Vote, For-Profit Charter School Operators Approved By House Committee
A proposal to let for-profit companies manage Tennessee charter schools is headed for floor votes in both the state House and Senate, after the measure scraped by in a committee Tuesday on an 8 to 7 vote.
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