The Tennessee General Assembly is coming back at the end of May after a two-month recess. But the leaders of the two chambers are at odds about what will be debated and who can come.
With A Grim Picture Of Tax Revenues, State Lawmakers Prepare For Budget Cuts
When the Tennessee legislature goes back into session in June, they will be faced with a new challenge — a dramatic drop in tax revenue collections. This is due to the closure of businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Lee, House And Senate Speakers Meet To Discuss Future Of Legislative Session
Gov. Bill Lee met with Senate Speaker Randy McNally and House Speaker Cameron Sexton on Sunday night to discuss how to proceed with the legislative session because of the coronavirus pandemic, sources told WPLN News.
On Coronavirus Response, Tennessee Legislature Splits Along Party Lines
State legislatures all across the nation are suspending business due to the coronavirus pandemic. But in Tennessee, the response from lawmakers has largely split along party lines.
Tennessee Senate Speaker Critiques Anti-LGBT Bills, Says Tennessee Should Be More Welcoming
Senate Speaker Randy McNally wants the legislature to consider the impact anti-LGBT bills have on the state before taking up more such measures. Tennessee has drawn criticism lately over legislation that targets the LGBT community. At least one company has said they are reconsidering a further expansion.
A New Bill Would Give Tennessee Lawmakers, Not Just The Governor, A Say In Refugee Resettlement
Two Republican lawmakers want to give the legislature the power to decide whether refugees should be allowed to resettle in Tennessee. The bill (SB1567/HB1578), filed by Sen. Joey Hensley, R-Hohenwald, and Rep. Bruce Griffey, R-Paris, is the latest in a contentious debate between the legislature and Gov. Bill Lee.
Will Tennessee’s School Voucher Money Count As Income? Federal Law Says At Least Some Would Be.
Is it income or is it not? That’s the question many are asking about Tennessee’s new school voucher initiative after the state’s Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn provided conflicting statements last week.
The Tri-Star State: Tennessee Legislature Keeps Tweaking Gov. Lee’s School Voucher-Like Plan
Listen There have been many changes in the last few weeks to Gov. Bill Lee’s Education Savings Accounts proposal. The legislature is still workshopping the details of the school voucher plan. And GOP leaders are trying to convince rural lawmakers on the fence, to vote for the bill.
Tennessee ‘Fetal Heartbeat Bill’ Likely Not Moving Forward Amid Concerns In Senate
The so-called “fetal heartbeat bill” is likely to not move forward this year in the Tennessee legislature. The Senate Judiciary Committee decided Tuesday evening to send the bill (SB1236/HB77) to summer study.
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