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State Rep. Ron Gant proposes grant program for emergency alert response systems

Posted August 18, 2023 in Gant Ron, Rep. Ron Gant's Newsroom

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In an effort to make Tennessee schools safer, State Rep. Ron Gant, R-Piperton, today introduced legislation that would establish a grant program to safety alert systems in public schools. House Bill 7039 would provide $90 million in nonrecurring funds to assist local school districts and public charter schools with the installation of…

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Rep. Rusty Grills proposes bills to curb juvenile violent crime

Posted August 18, 2023 in Grills Rusty

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. —State Rep. Rusty Grills, R-Newbern, today introduced legislation to combat a disturbing increase in violent crimes committed by juveniles.  House Bill 7030 and House Bill 7031 are among several legislative proposals for the upcoming Aug. 21 special session dealing with public safety and mental health.  The bills propose to allow the transfer of juveniles aged 16 and up to…

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Republican lawmakers file legislation establishing strong penalties for threatening mass violence

Posted August 16, 2023 in Cochran Mark, Rep. Mark Cochran's Newsroom

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Assistant House Majority Leader Mark Cochran, R-Englewood, and Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile, R-Gallatin, today introduced legislation to establish strong penalties for those who threaten mass violence in Tennessee.  House Bill 7016/Senate Bill 7002 would make it a Class E felony to threaten serious bodily injury or death to two or…

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State Rep. Jason Zachary introduces the Duty to Report Act

Posted August 14, 2023 in Rep. Jason Zachary's Newsroom, Zachary Jason

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Jason Zachary, R-Knoxville, today introduced legislation increasing protections for anyone targeted by threats of violence in Tennessee.  The Duty to Report Act, House Bill 7008, would require mental health professionals and behavior analysts to inform either the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse or local law enforcement if…

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State Rep. Bryan Terry highlights efforts to combat human trafficking in Tennessee

Posted July 25, 2023 in Rep. Bryan Terry's Newsroom

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State Rep. Bryan Terry, R-Murfreesboro, today underscored the significant progress Tennessee has made to combat human trafficking and support victims across the state. The U.S. Department of State estimates that there are 27.6 million victims of human trafficking worldwide. It is the second-fastest growing criminal industry just behind drug trafficking, according to the Tennessee Bureau…

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Rutherford Co. lawmakers encourage residents to take advantage of largest tax cut in Tennessee history

Posted July 18, 2023 in Rep. Bryan Terry's Newsroom

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Rutherford County lawmakers are encouraging local residents to take advantage of Tennessee’s upcoming sales tax holidays, set to begin July 28 with the state’s annual back-to-school tax-free weekend. A three-month-long suspension on grocery sales tax begins Aug. 1. The General Assembly passed the largest tax cut in Tennessee history this year through legislative efforts led…

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2023 Session Impactful Legislation

Posted May 8, 2023 in Rep. Bryan Terry's Newsroom

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The 2023 Tennessee legislative session has concluded, and for those of us who focus on serving our constituents in a positive and meaningful way, political theater often overshadowed any headlines reporting impactful legislation.  I want to highlight a few pieces of legislation I feel deserved more discussion.  Below are six of those bills. House Bill…

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Representative Hazlewood, Senator Yager secure pay raises for Direct Support Professionals

Posted May 2, 2023 in Hazlewood Patsy

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General Assembly approves budget amendment by Rep. Hazlewood, Sen. Yager to raise the pay for Direct Support Professionals to $15 per hour NASHVILLE – Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) and Representative Patsy Hazlewood (R-Signal Mountain) filed a FY 2024 budget amendments that secure $16.3 million to increase the pay for Direct Support Professionals, who provide support…

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State Rep. Michael Hale’s Capitol Hill Review

Posted April 25, 2023 in Michael Hale

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General Assembly adjourns, Republicans deliver historic tax cuts, major investments for Tennessee’s future House Republicans on Friday marked the end of the first half of the 113th General Assembly with a slate of successful budget and legislative initiatives that prioritizes the needs of all Tennesseans. The final week of the session was highlighted by the…

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State Rep. Jason Zachary’s Capitol Hill Review

Posted April 25, 2023 in Rep. Jason Zachary's Newsroom, Zachary Jason

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General Assembly adjourns, Republicans deliver historic tax cuts, major investments for Tennessee’s future House Republicans on Friday marked the end of the first half of the 113th General Assembly with a slate of successful budget and legislative initiatives that prioritizes the needs of all Tennesseans. The final week of the session was highlighted by the…

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