House Republicans Pass Legislation Creating Balance Within Community Oversight Boards This week in Nashville, House Republicans passed House Bill 658, which will create balance within community oversight boards across Tennessee. House Bill 658 balances both the interests of our citizens to voice their opinion while also protecting the fundamental rights of police officers and their families from…

“Today, Tennessee resoundingly and successfully fought to protect our unborn children by passing House Bill 77, also known as the heartbeat bill. I was honored to sponsor this lifesaving legislation that will protect our future generations. I am grateful to my colleagues for their support in achieving this outcome, and I will always fight to…

“Today, I joined with my Republican colleagues to stand for life and for our unborn children by supporting House Bill 77. This legislation strengthens Tennessee’s pro-life laws and safeguards our innocent children who must have a chance at life. I am proud of this initiative and to serve as a voice for our voiceless. I…

House Republicans Advance Community Oversight Board Legislation This week in Nashville, members of the House Judiciary Committee advanced House Bill 658, which is aimed at creating balance within community oversight boards across Tennessee. Backed by Republican leadership, this legislation balances both the interests of our citizens to voice their opinion while also protecting the fundamental…

  (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — House Majority Whip Rick Tillis (R-Lewisburg) today named State Representative Charlie Baum (R-Murfreesboro), State Representative Chris Hurt (R-Halls), and State Representative Justin Lafferty (R-Knoxville) as Deputy Whips for the 111th Tennessee General Assembly. As Deputy Whips, Baum, Hurt, and Lafferty will assist in counting votes, as well as communicating with members about the…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Matthew Hill (R-Jonesborough), and State Senator Rusty Crowe (R-Johnson City) today introduced legislation co-sponsored by State Representative Micah Van Huss (R-Johnson City) aimed at safeguarding Tennessee students who rely on the bus to get them to and from school each day. Known as the STOP Act, the initiative imposes Class A…