(NASHVILLE) — This week, House Republican lawmakers unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Representative Bryan Terry (R-Murfreesboro) designed to protect the identities of Tennessee minors who fall victim to crimes, including sexual crimes. House Bill 344 limits public accessibility to the identities of minor victims of crimes, unless a court waives confidentiality at the request of the…

Tennessee Capitol Report For March 26th Tracks The Progress And Debate Over Governor Haslam’s Improve Act   (NASHVILLE) – TENNESSEE CAPITOL REPORT continues its third season as a 30-minute show on Tennessee’s Public Television stations this Sunday. Shot on location at the State Capitol in Nashville, the show offers in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes video covering Tennessee’s…

(NASHVILLE) — This week, Republican lawmakers — led by House Republican Caucus Chairman Ryan Williams (R-Cookeville) — unanimously passed legislation to establish a long-term system of care for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. House Bill 384 creates the Tennessee Council on Autism Spectrum Disorder. This 16-person advisory council will make recommendations and provide leadership in program…

House Bill 1031 recognizes constables for their contributions (NASHVILLE) — State Representative John Crawford (R-Kingsport) has officially passed his first bill in the Tennessee House of Representatives. House Bill 1031 recognizes the contributions that Tennessee constables make to their communities and improves their accessibility during emergencies by allowing them to obtain the same emergency license plates…

House Bill 578 provides young adults with an opportunity to achieve successful futures (NASHVILLE) — State Representative Michael Curcio (R-Dickson) has officially passed his first bill in the Tennessee House of Representatives. House Bill 578 lowers the age requirement for a juvenile to have his or her criminal record expunged following a petition from age 18…

(NASHVILLE) — This week, Republican lawmakers unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Senator Doug Overbey (R-Maryville) and Representative Jason Zachary (R-Knoxville) designating May 17, 2017 as “Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Awareness Day” in Tennessee. Senate Joint Resolution 16 was initiated by constituent Elizabeth Psar of the Julia Barbara Foundation and is designed to increase attention…

(NASHVILLE) – Monday evening, Republican lawmakers unanimously approved a resolution co-sponsored by Representative Jason Zachary (R-Knoxville) that establishes a medical care facility for military veterans who live in the Knoxville region. Senate Joint Resolution 4 urges the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to build a hospital in Knoxville. The addition of a new…