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Special Session Bills: New Hate Crime Categories, Police’s Right To Assign SROs, Reporting To Feds About Mentally “Defective” Youth, Protection For Gun Owners

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 TTC 6 Comments Anthony Davis, Chris Todd, Democrats, Ferrell Haile, Gino Bulso, Governor Lee, HB7017, HB7018, HB7019, HB7020, House Bill 7017, House Bill 7018, House Bill 7019, House Bill 7020, House Bill 7021, Jason Zachary, Legislation, Page Walley, Republicans, Scott Cepicky, Special Session, Tennessee, Tennessee General Assembly, Tennessee House of Representatives, Tennessee Legislature, Tennessee Senate

Newly Filed Bills Include 6 Democrat-Sponsored Bills That Aim To Create New “Hate Crime” Categories, And Republican Bills Dealing With Codification Of A Local Law Enforcement Agency’s Right To Assign SROs, Reporting Requirements For Mental Health Care Professionals, Reporting Requirements Of Criminal Courts To The Feds About Juveniles Deemed Mentally “Defective,” Civil Liability Protection For Gun Owners Who Have Had Their Firearms Stolen, And Reporting Requirements For Courts About Individuals That Have Been “Committed” And More.

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Flood Of Special Session BIlls Address “Illegal Supply Of Guns To Minors,” Taxpayer-Funded Mental Health Care, Compulsory DNA Collection, Creating A Felony Offense For Threats

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 TTC 10 Comments Antonio Parkinson, Democrats, DNA, Felons, Ferrell Haile, Firearms, Governor Lee, guns, HB7011, HB7012, HB7014, HB7015, HB7016, House Bill 7011, House BIll 7012, House Bill 7014, House Bill 7015, House Bill 7016, Legislation, Mark Cochran, Minors, Republicans, SB7001, SB7002, Senate Bill 7001, Senate Bill 7002, Special Session, TBI, TennCare, Tennessee, Tennessee General Assembly, Tennessee Legislature, Threats, William Lamberth

The Latest Set Of Special Session Bills Focus In On Quelling The “Illegal Supply Of Guns To Minors,” The Supplying Of “Free” Firearm Locks, Lowering The Number Of Days Courts Must Notify The TBI Of Final Dispositions Of Criminal Proceedings, TennCare Assistance For Adults And Children With Serious Mental Illness Or Emotional Disturbance, The Compulsory Collection Of DNA From Those Accused Of Felonies, And Creating A Felony Offense For Threatening Acts Of Mass Violence.

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Republican Senator Drafts Proposal For Upcoming Special Session On Gun Control And Safety

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 TTC 5 Comments Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Families, Ferrell Haile, Gallatin, Legislation, mass violence, National Rifle Association, NRA, Parents, Special Session, Tennessee, Tennessee attorney general, The Covenant School, Threats

With Tennessee’s Special Session Less Than A Week Away, It Has Been Reported That Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin-District 18) Has Drafted Legislation To “Help Prevent Mass Violence.”

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Tennessee Legislative Aide Suspended For “Inappropriate Behavior”

August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 TTC 0 Comments Chip McConkey, Connie Ridley, Ferrell Haile, inappropriate behavior, Investigation, Southern Legislative Conference, suspension, Tennessee, Tennessee Senate

One Of The Tennessee Senate’s Top Aides Was Suspended Indefinitely For Inappropriate Behavior. Records Show That The Incident Took Place During A Legislative Conference Last Month.

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

August 3, 2023August 3, 2023 TTC 8 Comments Antonio Parkinson, Bob Freeman, Cameron Sexton, Charlane Oliver, Democrats, Extreme Order of Protection Laws, Ferrell Haile, GOP, Governor Lee, Jack Johnson, John Ray Clemmons, Lawmakers, Mental Health, Raumesh Akbari, Red Flag Laws, Republicans, Special Session, Tennessee, Tennessee General Assembly, Todd Gardenhire

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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Nashville Covenant School Parents Push For New Gun Laws

July 24, 2023July 24, 2023 TTC 13 Comments Background Checks, Covenant Families Action Fund, Covenant Families for a Brighter Tomorrow, David Teague, Families, Ferrell Haile, Governor Lee, Justin Jones, Nashville, Red Flag Laws, Republicans, Special Session, Students, Tennessee, Tennessee Faith and Freedom Coalition, Tennessee Legislature, The Covenant School

Families From Nashville’s Covenant School Have Begun A Pair Of Nonprofits And Are Pushing Tennessee For Gun Prevention Laws Such As Expanded Background Checks, Secure Storage And Red Flag Laws Heading Into August’s Expected Special Session Of The Tennessee Legislature.

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Red Flag Law Debate Continues With Tennessee Special Session A Month Away

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 TTC 14 Comments Covenant Families Action Fund, Families, Ferrell Haile, Governor Lee, Red Flag Laws, school safety, Special Session, Students, Tennessee, Tennessee Faith and Freedom Coalition, The Covenant School

With A Month Remaining Until A Planned Aug. 21 Start To A Public Safety Special Session, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Continues To Meet With Constituents, Legislators And Interest Groups About The Laws That Should And Shouldn’t Be Proposed.

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GOP Senator Looks At NRA-backed Legislation As Alternative To Lee’s Red Flag Bill

July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 TTC 10 Comments Adam Lowe, Background Checks, Constitutional Rights, Extreme Order of Protection, Extreme Order of Protection Laws, Extreme Risk Protection Orders, Ferrell Haile, Governor Lee, Lobbyists, Mental Health, National Rifle Association, NRA, Red Flag Laws, Republicans, Second Amendment, Special Session, Tennessee, Tennessee General Assembly, Todd Cruse, Voices for a Safer Tennessee

A Key Republican Senator Is Planning An Alternative To Gov. Bill Lee’s Proposed Extreme Risk Protection Order Bill, A Measure Hitting A Wall As The Legislature Approaches An Aug. 21 Special Session.

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Newly Signed Legislation Means More Changes For Tennessee Schools

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 TTC 1 Comment Caleb Hemmer, Dawn White, Education, Ferrell Haile, Frank Niceley, Governor Lee, HB0041, HB0158, HB0322, HB0432, HB1150, HB1232, HB1456, House Bill 0041, House Bill 0158, House Bill 0322, House Bill 0432, House Bill 1150, House Bill 1232, House Bill 1456, Jack Johnson, Jason Zachary, Jeremy Faison, Jon Lundberg, Kerry Roberts, Mark White, preschool, SB0190, school safety, Schools Against Violence Act, Scott Cepicky, Senate Bill 0190, Students, Teachers, Tennessee, Tennessee Future Teacher Scholarship Act, Tennessee General Assembly, Tennessee schools, Todd Gardenhire, Training, William Lamberth, Yusuf Hakeem

Over The Last Few Weeks, Governor Lee Has Signed A Number Of Laws Recently Passed By The Tennessee Legislature Regarding Schools And Education. With Issues Such As The Third-Grade Retention Law And School Vouchers Being Widely Discussed Recently, Other Bills Have Slipped Through Without Much Notice. Here Is A Run-Down Of Some Legislation Affecting Education That May Not Be As Well-Known

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DCS Social Worker Caseload Bill Fails To Pass At End Of Session

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 TTC 1 Comment Ferrell Haile, Foster Children, Margie Quin, Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, Tom Leatherwood

The Tennessee Legislature Approved $183 Million In New Funding To Bolster The Department Of Children’s Services This Session, But A Bill Designed To Reduce The Caseload For Social Workers Slipped Through The Cracks In The Waning Days, Leaving Some Lawmakers Worried That The Agency Will Continue To Struggle To Place Foster Children.

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Special Session Bills: New Hate Crime Categories, Police’s Right To Assign SROs, Reporting To Feds About Mentally “Defective” Youth, Protection For Gun Owners

Flood Of Special Session BIlls Address “Illegal Supply Of Guns To Minors,” Taxpayer-Funded Mental Health Care, Compulsory DNA Collection, Creating A Felony Offense For Threats

Republican Senator Drafts Proposal For Upcoming Special Session On Gun Control And Safety

Tennessee Legislative Aide Suspended For “Inappropriate Behavior”

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

Nashville Covenant School Parents Push For New Gun Laws

Red Flag Law Debate Continues With Tennessee Special Session A Month Away

GOP Senator Looks At NRA-backed Legislation As Alternative To Lee’s Red Flag Bill

Newly Signed Legislation Means More Changes For Tennessee Schools

DCS Social Worker Caseload Bill Fails To Pass At End Of Session

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