Your Tennessee General Assembly makes laws that protect the integrity of our state and defend those of us who are the most vulnerable. This time, the group in desperate need of defense is our children. A dangerous theory of thought is sweeping through our schools. You may have heard of it: Critical Race Theory (CRT).
CRT…
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Portland) and Assistant Majority Leader Ron Gant (R-Rossville) today announced they have selected State Rep. Kevin Vaughan (R-Collierville) to serve as co-prime sponsor of House Bill 2227.
The measure is part of Governor Lee’s legislative package for the year, which is traditionally sponsored by the House Majority Leader…
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) has named State Representative Kevin Vaughan (R-Collierville) Chairman of the newly created House Facilities, Licensure, & Regulations Subcommittee.
The 7-member subcommittee will be responsible for all matters and legislation related to the licensure and regulation of healthcare professionals, as well as hospitals and surgical facilities.
“Representative Vaughan…
Republican leader committed to serving House District 95 in Tennessee General Assembly
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Kevin Vaughan (R-Collierville) today announced he will not seek election to fill the vacant District 32 State Senate seat.
The vacancy was created when former State Senator Mark Norris resigned to fill a West Tennessee U.S. District Court…
(NASHVILLE) — Recently, the Tennessee General Assembly unanimously approved an initiative sponsored by State Representative Kevin Vaughan (R-Collierville) that promotes business expansion in Memphis and Shelby County.
House Bill 2064 encourages residential and business developers to expand operations outside of the central business district through deregulation and tax incentives.
Current law restricts economic developers — including the…
(NASHVILLE) — Recently, State Representative Kevin Vaughan (R-Collierville) sponsored passage of legislation that adds additional protections for parents and children involved in violent custody cases.
House Bill 1546 empowers a parent or legal guardian who has been the victim of an attempted murder to petition a judge to terminate parental rights of the individual convicted of…
(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Kevin Vaughan (R-Collierville), State Representative Mark White (R-Memphis), and the Tennessee Department of Education today announced that both Collierville Schools and Germantown Municipal School District have received district growth funding to support education initiatives in West Tennessee.
Specifically, Germantown Municipal School District received $269,500. Collierville Schools were awarded $524,500.
This funding is a…
House Bill 1500 streamlines accounting and financial reporting standards
(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Kevin Vaughan (R-Collierville) has officially passed his first bill as a member of the Tennessee General Assembly and the House Republican Caucus.
House Bill 1500 streamlines local government operations by updating the Local Government Modernization Act of 2005. This ensures that local governments…