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A weekly wrap-up of legislative news
Representative Gant, General Assembly Members Hosts Vietnam Veterans Of America
Monday night, State Representative Ron Gant (R-Rossville) and additional members of the Tennessee General Assembly hosted members of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Chapter 995 from Jackson, Tennessee.
During their visit to the House chamber, VVA members conducted the…
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HB 1782 receives unanimous support from Chattanooga Legislative Delegation
(NASHVILLE) – State Representative Mike Carter (R-Ooltewah), State Senator Bo Watson (R-Hixson), and State Senator Todd Gardenhire (R-Chattanooga) today introduced legislation that would end mandatory emissions testing for vehicles in Tennessee.
House Bill 1782 — which is receiving unanimous support from members of the Chattanooga Legislative Delegation,…
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(NASHVILLE) – State Representative Matthew Hill (R-Jonesborough) and State Representative Micah Van Huss (R-Johnson City) today announced a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) has been awarded to the Town of Jonesborough.
The monies were allocated to the town by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) for commercial façade improvements. They can be…
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House Bill 1500 streamlines accounting and financial reporting standards
(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Kevin Vaughan (R-Collierville) has officially passed his first bill as a member of the Tennessee General Assembly and the House Republican Caucus.
House Bill 1500 streamlines local government operations by updating the Local Government Modernization Act of 2005. This ensures that local governments…
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(NASHVILLE) — While the federal government has only just commenced conversation about the opioid epidemic, Tennessee leads the way in fighting the situation here at home. This week, State Representative Bill Dunn (R-Knoxville) was chosen by House Majority Leader Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) and Governor Bill Haslam to shepherd House Bill 1832 through the legislative…
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(NASHVILLE) — State Representative John Forgety (R-Athens) today introduced a measure aimed at giving Tennesseans a fresh start in life by utilizing the state’s available education opportunities.
House Bill 1780 permits an individual who has a Class E felony conviction to apply for a records expunction immediately after he or she earns a certificate or degree…
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(NASHVILLE) — Monday night, State Representative Jimmy Eldridge (R-Jackson) hosted 11 members of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Chapter 995 from Jackson, Tennessee.
During their visit to the House chamber, VVA members conducted the 13 Folds of the U.S. Flag Ceremony — a flag folding ceremony performed at funeral services of the brave men and…
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(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Michael Curcio (R-Dickson) today announced that he is sponsoring a resolution to bring the remains of late U.S. President James K. Polk back home to Maury County.
The measure expresses support for the relocation of Polk’s tomb from the grounds of the State Capitol to the President James K. Polk Home and…
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(NASHVILLE) — Monday evening, State Representative Jerome Moon (R-Maryville) and Republican leaders unanimously passed legislation aimed at reducing taxes on automobiles for Tennessee’s disabled veterans.
House Bill 15 exempts a new or used vehicle that is sold, given, or donated to a veteran or active duty service member from the sales and use tax if the…