Tennessee Conservative
A Conference Committee On The Repeal And Rebate Of Tennessee’s Business Franchise Tax Agreed On A Full Three-Year Refund Of The Tax Worth $1.6 Billion And A Level Of Transparency On Who Will Receive Those Rebates.
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A Tennessee Bill That Would Ban The Display Of Pride Flags – And Other Flags That Are Ideological Or Political In Nature – Did Not Pass On The Senate Floor On Tuesday. The Roll Call Vote Of 13 To 6 Failed To Gain A Constitutional Majority Of 17 Votes.
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A Bill Allowing Memphis To Divert More Of The Shelby County Hotel-Motel Tax To Renovations At FedExForum Passed The Tennessee Senate And Will Now Head To Gov. Bill Lee For His Signature.
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Several Pieces Of Tennessee Legislation Could See Action This Week, With The Bills Either Held From Long Calendars Or Intentionally Delayed For Further Discussion.
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Finance Committees In The Tennessee House And Senate Passed A $52.6 Billion Budget Tuesday Containing Funds For A Private-School Voucher Plan. But The Bill To Create A Voucher Program Stayed Stuck In Neutral – If Not Dead.
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Potential Foster And Adoptive Parents In Tennessee Will No Longer Be Subject To Vaccination Requirements After Governor Lee Signed Legislation On Thursday Removing Those Stipulations.
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Tennessee House And Senate Leaders Are Battling Over The Details Of A Franchise Tax Tax Break, With Some Predicting Litigation Is Guaranteed If Lawmakers Approve The House’s Shorter Rebate Time Frame And “Transparency” Provision.
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A Bill Set To Begin The Process Of Unwinding And Removing Many Of Tennessee’s Certificate Of Need Restrictions For Health Care Services Passed Both The Senate Health And Welfare Committee And House Health Committee This Week.
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Legislation To Create A Special Authority To Oversee The 130-Acre East Bank Area Surrounding The Titans Stadium In Nashville Could Be Reaching The Finish Line, Even As Outside Forces Try To Wave A Caution Flag.
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A Bill Prohibiting The Requirement For Immunizations In Order To Adopt Or Host A Foster Child In The State Of Tennessee Has Passed In The State Senate. The House Bill Will Be Heard In Committee Next Week.
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