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State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Capitol Hill Review


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House advances Debbie and Marie Domestic Violence Protection Act The House Criminal Justice Subcommittee this week advanced legislation that would significantly increase protections for victims of aggravated domestic assault in Tennessee. House Bill 2692, also known as The Debbie and Marie Domestic Violence Protection Act, would require aggravated assault suspects in certain domestic violence cases…

State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Capitol Hill Review


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Gov. Lee unveils legislative priorities, budget in State of the State address Tennessee is ‘strong, resilient and ready for the future’ Gov. Bill Lee on Monday delivered his sixth State of the State address during a joint session of the General Assembly. During his speech in the House chamber, Lee highlighted his legislative priorities for…

State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Capitol Report


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House members file 1,369 bills Both chambers of the General Assembly were busy this week as bills began to make their way through committees and lawmakers finalized their legislative packages for the year. In addition to passing a balanced state budget, Republicans are expected to address key issues this session that enhance public safety, improve…

State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Capitol Report


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House committees begin work as bill filing deadline approaches House members returned to Nashville on Monday to finalize their legislative proposals for the year after a winter storm closed Capitol Hill last week. House committees also began meeting to discuss legislation that has already been introduced ahead of the bill filing deadline on Jan. 31.…

State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Capitol Report


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Tennessee General Assembly gavels in for 2024 The 113th General Assembly reconvened in Nashville this week for the start of its second legislative session. Republicans this year will continue focusing on making strategic investments in education and public safety while also strengthening the economy and cutting taxes. Among the top priorities for 2024 will be…

State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Capitol Hill Review


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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…

State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Capitol Hill Review


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Covenant attack puts increased focus on school safety House postpones votes in remembrance of victims It was a somber week on Capitol Hill as lawmakers joined Tennesseans and the rest of the nation in mourning the deaths of six innocent people killed by an active shooter at the Covenant School, a private Christian academy in…

State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Capitol Hill Review


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Pro-life bill strengthens protections for mothers in emergencies The House chamber on Monday passed legislation ensuring the life of a mother will be protected when a nonviable pregnancy endangers her life. House Bill 883, sponsored by State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes, R-East Ridge, clarifies that terminating a nonviable pregnancy, such as in the case of an…

State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Capitol Hill Review


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 House protects Tennessee workers’ right to private votes House Republicans on Thursday passed legislation ensuring Tennessee workers’ rights are protected by secret ballot in union-organizing elections. House Bill 1342, sponsored by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, and State Rep. Kevin Vaughan, R-Collierville, prohibits an employer who accepts economic development incentives from Tennessee from disclosing an…

State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Capitol Hill Review


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General Assembly confirms new Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Members of the General Assembly confirmed the appointment of Dwight E. Tarwater to the Tennessee Supreme Court in a joint session in the House chamber on Thursday. Tarwater, a Knoxville attorney, brings more than 40 years of legal background to the court, including decades of trial and…

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