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State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Capitol Hill Review


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General Assembly celebrates agriculture in Tennessee Tennessee’s annual Ag Day on the Hill was held at the State Capitol in Nashville on March 19 and featured a variety of events, exhibits, activities and livestock along with producers and exhibitors from across the state. The event coincided with National Agriculture Week. In Tennessee, agriculture-related industries employ…

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 Mary L. Wagner to the Tennessee Supreme Court in a joint session in the House chamber on Monday. Wagner is currently the circuit court judge for the 30th Judicial District, which covers Shelby County. She previously served as…

State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Capitol Hill Review


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General Assembly passes ELVIS Act Tennessee first in the nation to protect ‘voice’ from AI misuse The General Assembly this week unanimously passed first-of-its-kind legislation protecting artists’ identity and work from misuse of artificial intelligence (AI). The Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act, sponsored by House Majority Leader William Lamberth, R-Portland, now heads…

State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Capitol Hill Review


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House advances school choice, bolsters public education Plan gives families the power to use their tax dollars to choose the best school that meets the needs of their child House Republicans this week unveiled a sweeping proposal to improve education in Tennessee by expanding school choice opportunities for families and strengthening existing public schools statewide.…

State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Capitol Hill Review


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House approves Duty to Warn Act to enhance public safety The Tennessee House of Representatives this week approved Republican legislation to increase protections for those targeted by threats of violence. House Bill 1625, also known as the Duty to Warn Act, requires mental health professionals and behavior analysts in Tennessee to inform local law enforcement…

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 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 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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House considers additional safety measures, prepares to pass budget Lawmakers have been winding down legislative business for the first session of the 113th General Assembly as the House and Senate chambers prepare to pass a budget and additional safety measures to keep firearms out of the hands of dangerous individuals. Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday…

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