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State Rep. Johnny Garrett’s Capitol Report

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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. Johnny Garrett’s Capitol Report

Posted April 19, 2024 by Staff in Garrett Johnny

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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. Johnny Garrett’s Capitol Report

Posted April 12, 2024 by Staff in Garrett Johnny

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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. Johnny Garrett’s Capitol Report

Posted April 5, 2024 by Staff in Garrett Johnny

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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. Johnny Garrett’s Capitol Report

Posted March 29, 2024 by Staff in Garrett Johnny

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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. Johnny Garrett’s Capitol Report

Posted March 22, 2024 by Staff in Garrett Johnny

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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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Majority Whip Johnny Garrett kills massive $800 million tax increase

Posted March 20, 2024 by Staff in Garrett Johnny

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – House Majority Whip Johnny Garrett, R-Goodlettsville, today passed an amendment killing a major tax increase on Tennessee businesses. House Bill 2043<https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2043>, sponsored by a Democrat lawmaker, would have enacted the Business Enterprise Tax Act, raising taxes on all Tennessee businesses with gross receipts of $250,000 or more annually. Garrett’s amendment eliminates a…

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State Rep. Johnny Garrett’s Capitol Review

Posted February 9, 2024 by Staff in Garrett Johnny

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Gov. Lee unveils legislative priorities, budget in State of the State address Tennessee is ‘strong, resilient and ready for the future’ Gov. Bill Lee on Monday delivered his sixth State of the State address during a joint session of the General Assembly. During his speech in the House chamber, Lee highlighted his legislative priorities for…

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Rep. Johnny Garrett’s Capitol Hill Review

Posted February 2, 2024 by Jennifer Easton in Garrett Johnny

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House members file 1,369 bills Both chambers of the General Assembly were busy this week as bills began to make their way through committees and lawmakers finalized their legislative packages for the year. In addition to passing a balanced state budget, Republicans are expected to address key issues this session that enhance public safety, improve…

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Rep. Johnny Garrett’s Capitol Hill Review

Posted January 26, 2024 by Jennifer Easton in Garrett Johnny

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House members returned to Nashville on Monday to finalize their legislative proposals for the year after a winter storm closed Capitol Hill last week. House committees also began meeting to discuss legislation that has already been introduced ahead of the bill filing deadline on Jan. 31. House budget hearings underway, budget growth stable The House…

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State Rep. Johnny Garrett’s Capitol Report

State Rep. Johnny Garrett’s Capitol Report

State Rep. Johnny Garrett’s Capitol Report

State Rep. Johnny Garrett’s Capitol Report

State Rep. Johnny Garrett’s Capitol Report

State Rep. Johnny Garrett’s Capitol Report

Majority Whip Johnny Garrett kills massive $800 million tax increase

State Rep. Johnny Garrett’s Capitol Review

Rep. Johnny Garrett’s Capitol Hill Review

Rep. Johnny Garrett’s Capitol Hill Review

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