April 2019 – Page 2 – The Tennessee House Republican Caucus

DIDD Commissioner Turner, Leader Lamberth Visit Habilitation and Training Services, Inc.

Posted April 15, 2019 by dhrvin parkh in Rep. William Lamberth's Newsroom

(GALLATIN, Tenn.) — House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Portland) recently joined with Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) Commissioner Brad Turner to visit Habilitation and Training Services, Inc. (H.A.T.S.) in Gallatin, Tennessee. The tour gave Leader Lamberth and Commissioner Turner the opportunity to meet many of the people impacted by H.A.T.S. and to learn more…

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State Representative Pat Marsh’s Letter To The District

Posted April 15, 2019 by dhrvin parkh in Rep. Pat Marsh's Newsroom

“If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success.” -John D. Rockefeller I’m happy to report that all but one of the bills I plan to carry this year have already passed out of the House. My final bill is scheduled to be heard…

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STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN HOLSCLAW’S CAPITOL HILL REVIEW

Posted April 15, 2019 by dhrvin parkh in Rep. John Holsclaw's Newsroom

Republican-Led Initiative To Expand Access To Vocational & Technical Training Passes House On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 949, also known as the GIVE Act, to expand access to vocational and technical training for Tennessee students by a 92-0 vote. One of Governor Lee’s first initiatives, this legislation is a two-pronged approach that utilizes…

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State Representative Patsy Hazlewood’s Weekly Wrap

Posted April 15, 2019 by dhrvin parkh in Rep. Patsy Hazlewood's Newsroom

Republican-Led Initiative To Expand Access To Vocational & Technical Training Passes House On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 949, also known as the GIVE Act, to expand access to vocational and technical training for Tennessee students by a 92-0 vote. One of Governor Lee’s first initiatives, this legislation is a two-pronged approach that utilizes…

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State Representative John Crawford’s Weekly Wrap

Posted April 15, 2019 by dhrvin parkh in Rep. John Crawford's Newsroom, Uncategorized

Republican-Led Initiative To Expand Access To Vocational & Technical Training Passes House On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 949, also known as the GIVE Act, to expand access to vocational and technical training for Tennessee students by a 92-0 vote. One of Governor Lee’s first initiatives, this legislation is a two-pronged approach that utilizes…

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Legislative Update from Representative Chris Hurt

Posted April 15, 2019 by dhrvin parkh in Rep. Chris Hurt's Newsroom

First Bill Passed and Signed Into Law My first bill, HB 404, made it to the House Floor and passed with a vote of 93-0 and this past Wednesday it was signed into law by Governor Lee. HB 404 was a clean-up bill I carried for the Comptroller’s office. This bill simply codified the practice of…

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Representative Timothy Hill’s Legislation Empowering Tennessee To Lead On Healthcare Passes House

Posted April 14, 2019 by TN House GOP Caucus in News

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Republican lawmakers today unanimously approved Representative Timothy Hill’s (R-Blountville) legislation that will empower Tennessee to lead on healthcare by creating a patient-centered system that addresses the unique needs of our citizens, while lowering overall costs. House Bill 1280 calls on the Governor, acting through the Commissioner of Finance & Administration to submit a waiver to the federal…

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Legislative Update from Representative Johnny Garrett

Posted April 8, 2019 by dhrvin parkh in Rep. Johnny Garrett's Newsroom

StepParent Bill, House Bill 674 The Judiciary Committee heard from me several times on Wednesday, as introduced, House Bill 674 revises various provisions related to stepparent visitation. My stepparent bill is one that I am personally advocating as I believe this is a step in the right direction for families in our state. In Tennessee, a…

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House Approves Legislation Co-Sponsored By Assistant Leader Ron Gant Curbing Robocalls In Tennesse

Posted April 5, 2019 by dhrvin parkh in Rep. Ron Gant's Newsroom

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — This week, the Tennessee House of Representatives strongly approved an initiative co-sponsored by House Majority Leader Ron Gant (R-Rossville) designed to crack down on robocalls in Tennessee. House Bill 1245 raises the penalty of misleading a phone subscriber from $10,000 to $30,000 per violation against a person or entity that makes an unwanted…

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House Passes Legislation Recognizing The Sanctity Of Life

Posted April 5, 2019 by dhrvin parkh in Rep. Mark Cochran's Newsroom

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Mark Cochran’s (R-Englewood) legislation, House Bill 966, passed the House of Representatives on Monday night with strong bipartisan support. It requires the Department of Health (DOH) to develop a commemorative certificate of birth. The legislation also requires DOH to make the appropriate form available on the Department’s website. “My hope is that…

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DIDD Commissioner Turner, Leader Lamberth Visit Habilitation and Training Services, Inc.

State Representative Pat Marsh’s Letter To The District

STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN HOLSCLAW’S CAPITOL HILL REVIEW

State Representative Patsy Hazlewood’s Weekly Wrap

State Representative John Crawford’s Weekly Wrap

Legislative Update from Representative Chris Hurt

Representative Timothy Hill’s Legislation Empowering Tennessee To Lead On Healthcare Passes House

Legislative Update from Representative Johnny Garrett

House Approves Legislation Co-Sponsored By Assistant Leader Ron Gant Curbing Robocalls In Tennesse

House Passes Legislation Recognizing The Sanctity Of Life

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