Legislative Updates

What We're Watching: Week of March 16

Alyssa Hansen on Monday, March 16 2020 - 9:19am

First of all, we'd like to apologize for the brief lapse in our weekly updates during one of the busiest times of the legislative session. Between the devastating and destructive tornadoes that hit Middle Tennessee last week and killed over two dozen people, to the cancellations of countless meetings, conferences, sporting events, concerts, etc. in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it goes without saying that life is anything but normal right now. These are scary and uncertain times for all of us, but we will navigate a path towards the future together.

What We're Watching: Week of March 2

Alyssa Hansen on Monday, March 2 2020 - 9:00am

Our journey to defeat SJR 648 (aka The "Kelsey Amendment") continues this week as the legislation heads to the full House Consumer & Human Resources Committee. While the resolution passed out of the House Employee Affairs subcommittee this past Tuesday on a 4-2 vote (Representative Bob Freeman and Representative Harold Love voted against it), we cannot thank all of our brothers and sisters throughout the state enough for your efforts.

What We're Watching: Week of February 24

Alyssa Hansen on Monday, February 24 2020 - 9:28am

This upcoming week proves to be a very critical one for the labor movement in Tennessee. As you have probably seen on social media and in e-mail updates from both our office and your respective CLCs, SJR 648 (aka The "Kelsey Amendment") will be heard in the House Employee Affairs Subcommittee this upcoming Tuesday (February 25th) at 4:30 p.m.

What We're Watching: Week of February 17

Alyssa Hansen on Monday, February 17 2020 - 9:31am

Welcome to the second half of the 111th Tennessee General Assembly! This year is already off to a busy start, and we're grateful to stand in solidarity with all of you as we fight to ensure that the priorities of working families are heard loud and clear at the legislature.

What's Ahead For 2020?

Alyssa Hansen on Monday, February 10 2020 - 9:32am

Just over seven months ago, legislators adjourned for the first half of the 111th General Assembly and are scheduled to reconvene in roughly 30 days.

2019 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

Alyssa Hansen on Friday, May 17 2019 - 3:56pm

Despite all of the post-session news surrounding House Speaker Glen Casada that has dominated headlines for the past couple of weeks, the legislature has wrapped up its business for the year. As usual, we were expecting to be the target of various attacks but seemed to come out relatively unscathed. However, we saw our fair share of bad legislation that was targeted at working families throughout the state.

What We're Watching: Week of April 29

Alyssa Hansen on Friday, April 26 2019 - 3:09pm

Despite the efforts of thousands of Tennesseans who contacted their legislators about several bad bills that made it to the floors of both chambers, this has been one of the most disappointing and disheartening weeks at the Capitol in quite a long time. On Tuesday morning, the House barely passed its version of Governor Lee's school voucher legislation.

What We're Watching: Week of April 22

Alyssa Hansen on Friday, April 19 2019 - 12:59pm

As the legislative session continues to quickly wind down, we want to take a moment to reiterate one of our points from last week's update. With essentially all committees now closed (with the exception of Finance and a couple of Senate committees that are hearing their final calendars), we'll continue to note more legislation that's being heard on the floor.