Gov. Lee Promises To Make Special Session Call, Sponsor Bills Amid GOP Opposition

Still Facing Challenges From Republican Leaders, Gov. Bill Lee Confirmed He Will Make An Official Call For A Special Session And Sponsor Several Bills, Including One He Floated This Spring Dealing With Extreme Risk Orders Of Protection.

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TN Rep Jody Barrett Writes To Gov. Lee Opposing Red Flag Laws

Tennessee State Rep. Jody Barrett Wrote Gov. Bill Lee On Thursday In Opposition To Lee Calling A Special Session On Public Safety That Could Include Discussion Of Red Flag Laws In The State Of Tennessee.

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Red Flag Proposals At Center Of Tennessee Special Session Debate

As Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Prepares To Call A Special Session Of The Legislature On Public Safety, The Specifics Of That Special Session Call Have Yet To Be Announced.

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On The Tennessee Ballot In November: Constitutional Amendment To Address Governor’s Line Of Succession

Tennessee Is The Only State In The Union That Doesn’t Provide For A Temporary Acting Governor In Their State Constitution. A Constitutional Amendment Is Looking To Change That And Voters Will Get To Decide On The Issue On November 8th.

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Bill Protecting Teachers From Being Forced to Use Students’ Preferred Pronouns Passes House

Although Deferred Again In The Senate, A Bill That Would Protect Tennessee School Employees From Backlash For Choosing Not To Use Students’ Preferred Pronouns Has Passed In The House.

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Legislation Opens Door For Non-U.S. Citizens To Receive Professional Licenses In TN

An Amended Bi-Partisan Caption Bill In The Tennessee Legislature Seeks To Open The Door For Non-U.S. Citizens To Be Able To Receive Professional And Commercial Licenses.

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“Free Marijuana For All Tennesseans Act” Dead For This Legislative Session

With The “Free Marijuana For All Tennesseans Act” Pulled From Notice, Enacting Cannabis Legislation Has Reached The End Of Its Journey In The State House For The Rest Of This Year.

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House Committee Advances Bill To Restrict Promotion Of LGBTQ+ Lifestyles In TN Textbooks (Update 3/17/22)

A Bill That Would Restrict Tennessee Textbooks From Promoting LGBTQ+ Lifestyles Continues To Move Forward In The State Legislature.

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Bill To Restrict LGBTQ+ Promotion In TN Classroom Materials Passes House Subcommittee

An Amended Version Of House Bill 0800 That Seeks To Limit The Usage Of Textbooks And Materials That Promote Or Normalize The LBGTQ+ Lifestyle Passed The House Finance, Ways And Means Subcommittee Yesterday, March 2nd.

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Pair Of Marijuana Laws Proposed In Tennessee Legislature

A Medical Cannabis Constitutional Amendment And A Recreational/Medical Cannabis Bill Have Been Proposed In Tennessee This Legislative Session.

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