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Rep. Scott Cepicky introduces bill to limit cell phone usage in Tennessee classrooms

Posted 3 days ago in Cepicky Scott

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Scott Cepicky, R-Culleoka, today introduced legislation to limit cell phone usage and improve attentiveness in classrooms across Tennessee. House Bill 13 requires local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt policies that prohibit students from using wireless communication devices during instructional time, with certain exceptions. “Fostering…

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State Rep. Scott Cepicky honors Tennessee’s fallen officers

Posted May 13, 2024 in Cepicky Scott, Rep. Scott Cepicky's Newsroom

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State Rep. Scott Cepicky, R-Culleoka, today commemorated National Police Week and urged Maury County residents to honor and remember law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the family members, friends, and fellow officers they left behind. The names of 282 officers killed in the line of duty will be added to…

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State Rep. Scott Cepicky’s Capitol Report

Posted April 26, 2024 in Cepicky Scott

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113th General Assembly adjourns sine die The 113th General Assembly concluded its business for the 2024 legislative session today and adjourned sine die.  The 2024 session successfully carried into law a slate of conservative policies that prioritized public safety, economic development, rural health care, education, and conservation.   “This session was the most tough on crime…

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State Rep. Scott Cepicky’s Capitol Report

Posted April 19, 2024 in Cepicky Scott

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General Assembly passes $52.8 billion budget Budget highlights supermajority’s efforts to keep taxes low and remain fiscally conservative Members of the 113th General Assembly on Thursday fulfilled their constitutional duty with the passage of a $52.8 billion balanced budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. This year’s budget highlights lawmakers’ continuous efforts to keep taxes…

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State Rep. Scott Cepicky’s Capitol Report

Posted April 12, 2024 in Cepicky Scott

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Constitutional amendment gives judges more discretion for bail A proposed amendment to the Tennessee Constitution that would increase public safety by allowing bail to be denied for more violent crimes advanced out of the House Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee this week.   House Joint Resolution 859, filed by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, would…

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State Rep. Scott Cepicky’s Capitol Report

Posted April 5, 2024 in Cepicky Scott

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Grant program for school emergency alert response systems advances Legislation that would establish a grant program for safety alert systems in Tennessee public schools advanced out of the Government Operations Committee this week. House Bill 2528, sponsored by State Rep. Ron Gant, R-Piperton, would provide $60,000 annually to assist local school districts and public charter…

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State Rep. Scott Cepicky’s Capitol Report

Posted March 29, 2024 in Cepicky Scott

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Budget becomes central focus in final weeks of 113th General Assembly Members of the House Finance, Ways and Means Committee this week were briefed by Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson on Gov. Bill Lee’s amended budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year. “We’ve been really managing our expenses to stay significantly under our revenues,”…

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State Rep. Scott Cepicky’s Capitol Report

Posted March 22, 2024 in Cepicky Scott

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General Assembly celebrates agriculture in Tennessee Tennessee’s annual Ag Day on the Hill was held at the State Capitol in Nashville on March 19 and featured a variety of events, exhibits, activities and livestock along with producers and exhibitors from across the state. The event coincided with National Agriculture Week. In Tennessee, agriculture-related industries employ…

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State Rep. Scott Cepicky’s Capitol Report

Posted March 15, 2024 in Cepicky Scott

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General Assembly confirms new Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Members of the General Assembly confirmed the appointment of Mary L. Wagner to the Tennessee Supreme Court in a joint session in the House chamber on Monday.  Wagner is currently the circuit court judge for the 30th Judicial District, which covers Shelby County. She previously served as…

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State Rep. Scott Cepicky’s Capitol Report

Posted March 8, 2024 in Cepicky Scott

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General Assembly passes ELVIS Act Tennessee first in the nation to protect ‘voice’ from AI misuse The General Assembly this week unanimously passed first-of-its-kind legislation protecting artists’ identity and work from misuse of artificial intelligence (AI).  The Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act, sponsored by House Majority Leader William Lamberth, R-Portland, now heads…

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