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Capitol Hill Review: 03/16/17

Posted March 16, 2017 in News

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House Republicans Demonstrate Continued Support For Military Veterans, Families House Republicans demonstrated continued support for veterans and their families this week, moving forward with two major bills to expand access to education in Tennessee. The House Government Operations Committee gave a positive nod for the Support, Training, and Renewing Opportunity for National Guardsmen (STRONG) Act…

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Lawmakers Pass Resolution To Raise Awareness Of Malignant Brain Tumors In Children

Posted March 16, 2017 in News, Rep. Jason Zachary's Newsroom

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(NASHVILLE) — This week, Republican lawmakers unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Senator Doug Overbey (R-Maryville) and Representative Jason Zachary (R-Knoxville) designating May 17, 2017 as “Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Awareness Day” in Tennessee. Senate Joint Resolution 16 was initiated by constituent Elizabeth Psar of the Julia Barbara Foundation and is designed to increase attention…

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House Republicans Make A Push To Optimize School Hours For Tennessee Children

Posted March 16, 2017 in News

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(NASHVILLE) — This week, Republican lawmakers approved legislation sponsored by Representative Bill Sanderson (R-Kenton) aimed at optimizing school hours so Tennessee children spend more time in classrooms learning on school days. House Bill 192 decreases the amount of lost time for schools throughout the state by reducing the number of full evacuation fire drills conducted at…

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Representative Zachary Pushes For A New Hospital To Serve Knoxville Military Veterans

Posted March 16, 2017 in News, Rep. Jason Zachary's Newsroom

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(NASHVILLE) – Monday evening, Republican lawmakers unanimously approved a resolution co-sponsored by Representative Jason Zachary (R-Knoxville) that establishes a medical care facility for military veterans who live in the Knoxville region. Senate Joint Resolution 4 urges the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to build a hospital in Knoxville. The addition of a new…

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Key House Republicans Pass Legislation Providing Property Tax Relief To East Tennessee Fire Victims

Posted March 14, 2017 in News, Rep. Andrew Farmer's Newsroom, Rep. Dale Carr's Newsroom, TN House District 56

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(NASHVILLE) -- Monday evening, House members unanimously passed legislation co-sponsored by Representative Dale Carr (R-Sevierville) and Representative Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville) that provides additional support to East Tennessee families whose properties were damaged by last November’s wildfires. House Bill 52 calls for prorating the 2016 tax assessment for a homeowner's real property or business owner's personal property,…

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State Representative John Crawford’s Legislative Update: 03/10/17

Posted March 14, 2017 in Rep. John Crawford's Newsroom

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House Republicans Move Forward With Critical Legislation To Combat Welfare Fraud At the end of February, House Republicans moved forward with critical legislation designed to combat welfare fraud in Tennessee by passing House Bill 227 on the full House floor. Once passed by the Senate, the bill will travel to the desk of Governor Bill…

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State Representative Rick Tillis Passes First Bill In State Legislature

Posted March 13, 2017 in News

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Tillis recognized by fellow House Republicans during Thursday’s session (NASHVILLE) — State Representative Rick Tillis (R-Lewisburg) has officially passed his first bill in the Tennessee House of Representatives. House Bill 85, which Tillis was asked to carry by the State Comptroller, reduces the size of government and also maintains accountability with state agencies. The bill…

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State Representatives Curtis Johnson and Jay Reedy Fight To Increase Employment Opportunities For Veterans And Their Families

Posted March 13, 2017 in Rep. Curtis Johnson's Newsroom, Rep. Jay Reedy's Newsroom

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(NASHVILLE) — Thursday, lawmakers unanimously passed legislation co-sponsored by Representatives Curtis Johnson (R-Clarksville) and Jay Reedy (R-Erin) aimed at increasing private employment opportunities for military veterans and their families. House Bill 165 encourages private employers to hire honorably discharged veterans, spouses of a veteran with a service-connected disability, unremarried widows or widowers of veterans who died…

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Representative Lamberth Fights To Increase Employment Opportunities For Veterans And Their Families

Posted March 13, 2017 in Rep. William Lamberth's Newsroom

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(NASHVILLE) — Thursday, lawmakers unanimously passed legislation co-sponsored by Representative William Lamberth (R-Cottontown) aimed at increasing private employment opportunities for military veterans and their families. House Bill 165 encourages private employers to hire honorably discharged veterans, spouses of a veteran with a service-connected disability, unmarried widows or widowers of veterans who died of service-connected disability, and…

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Representative Ragan Fights To Increase Employment Opportunities For Veterans And Their Families

Posted March 13, 2017 in Rep. John Ragan's Newsroom

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(NASHVILLE) — Thursday, lawmakers unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Representative John Ragan (R-Oak Ridge) aimed at increasing private employment opportunities for military veterans and their families. House Bill 165 encourages private employers to hire honorably discharged veterans, spouses of a veteran with a service-connected disability, unmarried widows or widowers of veterans who died of service-connected disability,…

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