Republicans introduce bills protecting first responders Republican leaders this week advanced legislation aimed at further protecting first responders through the Criminal Justice Committee on Wednesday. House Bill 511 was amended to add new language under the current definition of terrorism that creates new protections for law enforcement, paramedics, firefighters, correctional officers, department of corrections…

House Republicans Introduce Constitutional Carry House Republican leadership this week presented legislation making Tennessee the 19th state in the nation to enact a constitutional right to carry law. House Bill 786 upholds freedoms granted to law-abiding citizens in the U.S. Constitution while also stiffening penalties for criminals who steal or illegally possess firearms. This legislation…

House Republicans Introduce Constitutional Carry House Republican leadership this week presented legislation making Tennessee the 19th state in the nation to enact a constitutional right to carry law. House Bill 786 upholds freedoms granted to law-abiding citizens in the U.S. Constitution while also stiffening penalties for criminals who steal or illegally possess firearms. This legislation…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. State Rep. John Gillespie, R-Memphis has been named to the Finance, Ways and Means Committee, Education Administration Committee, and the Civil Justice Committee for the Tennessee House of Representatives. The 112th Tennessee General Assembly officially convened Jan. 12 and completed its organizational meeting with the appointment of committees by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville. “John…