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August 2023 – The Tennessee House Republican Caucus
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State Rep. Greg Vital’s Capitol Hill Review


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Lawmakers approve $111 million for mental health, public safety Republicans permanently remove tax from gun safes and storage devices The House of Representatives concluded the 66th Extraordinary Session of the General Assembly on Tuesday, approving a $111 million budget appropriation to incentivize the safe storage of firearms, support public safety and increase access to mental…

House takes action to bolster public safety, mental health care, and support for victims of crime


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NASHVILLE, TENN. – The Tennessee House of Representatives today concluded its regular calendar for the 66th Extraordinary Special Session passing a slate of bills strengthening public safety, increasing access to mental health care and supporting victims of violent crime. This legislative package concurrently safeguards the civil liberties of law-abiding Tennesseans. “We have been meeting with stakeholders across…

State Rep. Ron Gant proposes grant program for emergency alert response systems


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In an effort to make Tennessee schools safer, State Rep. Ron Gant, R-Piperton, today introduced legislation that would establish a grant program to safety alert systems in public schools. House Bill 7039 would provide $90 million in nonrecurring funds to assist local school districts and public charter schools with the installation of…

Rep. Rusty Grills proposes bills to curb juvenile violent crime


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. —State Rep. Rusty Grills, R-Newbern, today introduced legislation to combat a disturbing increase in violent crimes committed by juveniles.  House Bill 7030 and House Bill 7031 are among several legislative proposals for the upcoming Aug. 21 special session dealing with public safety and mental health.  The bills propose to allow the transfer of juveniles aged 16 and up to…

Republican lawmakers file legislation establishing strong penalties for threatening mass violence


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Assistant House Majority Leader Mark Cochran, R-Englewood, and Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile, R-Gallatin, today introduced legislation to establish strong penalties for those who threaten mass violence in Tennessee.  House Bill 7016/Senate Bill 7002 would make it a Class E felony to threaten serious bodily injury or death to two or…

State Rep. Jason Zachary introduces the Duty to Report Act


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Jason Zachary, R-Knoxville, today introduced legislation increasing protections for anyone targeted by threats of violence in Tennessee.  The Duty to Report Act, House Bill 7008, would require mental health professionals and behavior analysts to inform either the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse or local law enforcement if…

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