Key July 1, 2019 Enactments Sexual Offenses / Human Trafficking Statute of Limitations / Child Sex Abuse — The General Assembly continued to make progress in strengthening penalties against sexual … Read More

Session Recaps Planned I plan to host session recaps for constituents at area libraries this week. The schedule is:Monday, May 20 Halls Library 5:30-6:304518 E. Emory Road Tuesday, May 21 … Read More

2019 legislative session adjourns with tax reduction and healthcare improvements highlighting final week of legislative action The 2019 session of the 111th General Assembly has adjourned to become a part … Read More

As the Tennessee General Assembly prepared to enter the final week of the 2019 legislative session, state senators acted on a wide variety of important bills. The House and Senate … Read More

Legislation calls for Medicaid block grant waiver to construct an innovative plan that better serves the needs of TennCare recipients Major legislation calling for Tennessee’s Commissioner of Finance and Administration … Read More

Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives seeks to maximize the effectiveness of organizations serving Tennesseans in need Legislation establishing the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives was approved by … Read More

State Senators work to protect consumers from being victimized by scams Senate Committees worked diligently last week, holding 10 more budget hearings and moving a number of important bills out … Read More

State Senators approve legislation continuing General Assembly’s ongoing efforts to combat Human Trafficking Several bills continuing the Tennessee General Assembly’s ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking advanced last week. While … Read More

Senate takes action on key education bills State senators approved several key education bills last week, including three proposals to increase school safety, a bill improving the state’s public charter … Read More

News from Nashville Senate Judiciary Committee approves legislation continuing General Assembly’s efforts to protect elderly and vulnerable adults Senate Committees worked diligently last week advancing several bills which continue the … Read More