A weekly wrap-up of legislative news for Feb. 28, 2020   House Republicans Introduce Historic Constitutional Carry Legislation This week in Nashville, House Republican leadership unveiled historic legislation designed to uphold the freedoms granted to law-abiding citizens of Tennessee under our Constitution, while also cracking down on bad actors who unlawfully possess a gun. When amended, House Bill…

Governor Delivers State of the State Address This week in Nashville, Governor Bill Lee delivered his second State of the State Address. The governor’s comments focused on recent Republican accomplishments and shared legislative and budget priorities for the 2020 legislative session. Key focus areas this year include public education, economic and workforce development, public safety, and an emphasis…

Tennessee Legislature Kicks Off Second Half Of 111th General Assembly The Second Regular Session of the 111th General Assembly officially convened this week in Nashville as Republican leaders continued to focus on building upon their recent achievements. Speaker Cameron Sexton gaveled members into session and also welcomed everyone back before sharing brief remarks with the body about…

Tennessee General Assembly Approves Budget  This week, both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly unanimously approved a fiscally responsible budget that builds upon recent, strategic Republican-led investments. This budget makes thoughtful investments across state government and preserves Tennessee’s AAA bond rating. It invests approximately $239 million into the Rainy Day Fund – totaling roughly $1.1 billion. The…

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…

 Republican-Led Initiative To Secure Our Tennessee Schools Passes House This week, Republican lawmakers passed House Bill 947, which will help secure our Tennessee schools and provide additional safety resources to protect our future leaders. The initiative proposes a $30 million investment for the school safety grant fund and additional changes to existing law to prioritize the distribution…