Tennessee General Assembly gavels in for 2022 The 112th General Assembly reconvened this week in Nashville for its second session as Republicans focus on a range of priorities that puts families first, improves education and public safety, strengthens the economy, promotes fiscal responsibility and limited government. The 112th General Assembly adjourned a successful first session on…

House Committees begin work, bill filing deadline set for Feb. 2 The pace picked on Capitol Hill this week as House members worked to finalize their legislative proposals before the Feb. 2 bill filing deadline.  House committees began to meet as bills are being introduced and referred to their respective committees. Omicron COVID-19 and TANF…

General Assembly honors fallen U.S. Army major, family The General Assembly honored family and friends of fallen U.S Army Maj. Trevor Joseph on Monday, Jan. 24. State Rep. Kevin Vaughan, R-Collierville, and members of the Veterans Caucus also presented the family with framed copies of the Major Trevor Joseph Act and a resolution honoring the…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Jason Zachary, R- Knoxville, today announced key legislation that reclaims religious freedom and personal liberty for Tennessee’s health care workers. House Bill 1867 requires an employer with a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy to grant an exemption for medical or religious reasons to anyone who requests to be exempt. The bill also…