Which bills will make it to the end of Tennessee’s legislative session?
Tennessee law enforcement may soon be required to report unauthorized immigrants to the federal government
Current law allows local law enforcement agencies to report to the federal government when they arrest a person that is unauthorized to be in the United States. A bill heading to the governor would require it.
Tennessee tourism deals could be kept secret from the public under advancing measure
A measure backed by Gov. Bill Lee would allow the state’s Department of Tourist Development to make deals without making the public aware, and it has now passed the Senate.
One year since the Covenant shooting, here’s how private school security has changed in Tennessee
While the legislature hasn’t passed major gun reform, it did approve millions in state funds for security, including dedicated funds for private schools.
Tennessee Senate advances nearly $2 billion business tax cut, refund to prevent lawsuit
The Tennessee Senate has approved a nearly $2 billion tax and refund for businesses, a proposal designed to prevent threats of a potential lawsuit. However, critics warn the so-called solution was rushed without being properly vetted and shrouded in mystery.
Students would have to watch a fetal development video created by an anti-abortion group under TN Senate bill
Sen. Janice Bowling, R-Tullahoma, wants kids to learn about early fetal development from a video depiction. The bill she’s sponsoring is headed to the Senate floor. It’d require that schools add a video like “Meet Baby Olivia” to their family life curriculum.
Tennessee stalls a bill that would increase penalties for transporting undocumented immigrants
Legislation filed in Tennessee’s statehouse would increase the penalty for people that give a ride to an undocumented immigrant.
A compromise on TSU’s board has emerged. Will it make it to the governor’s desk?
Dueling proposals to change the membership of Tennessee State University’s board of trustees are advancing in the legislature. It’s unclear which version of the plans will win out.
Tennessee lawmakers want more oversight of juvenile detention. The Department of Children’s Services is pushing back.
New legislation would shift enforcement power to an independent agency after a WPLN and ProPublica investigation found that a Knoxville detention center was illegally locking kids alone in cells.
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