Legislative Updates

Wrapping Up the Second Special Session

14 Aug, 2020

Legislative Updates

14 Aug, 2020

Legislative Updates

Wrapping Up the Second Special Session

In the midst of dealing with a pandemic, an economic crisis, and the continued fight for racial justice, we didn't think that it was possible for Tennessee lawmakers to pass any bills that could do more damage than the ones that have already become law this year.

Wrapping Up the Second Special Session

Previewing the Special Legislative Session

10 Aug, 2020

Legislative Updates

10 Aug, 2020

Legislative Updates

Previewing the Special Legislative Session

If it seems like virtually no time has passed since we sent out our legislative wrap-up for the year, that's because it hasn't.

Previewing the Special Legislative Session

2020 Legislative Wrap-Up, Part 2

22 Jun, 2020

Legislative Updates

22 Jun, 2020

Legislative Updates

2020 Legislative Wrap-Up, Part 2

Shortly after 3:00 a.m., the members of the 111th Tennessee General Assembly finally adjourned sine die.

2020 Legislative Wrap-Up, Part 2

Preparing to Adjourn Sine Die

12 Jun, 2020

Legislative Updates

12 Jun, 2020

Legislative Updates

Preparing to Adjourn Sine Die

While we'll elaborate much more on this in the second part of our Legislative Wrap-Up (which will be sent by the end of the month), we want to share a couple thoughts about SJR 648 (aka The "Kelsey Amendment") and the current, overall legislative environment.

Preparing to Adjourn Sine Die

Welcome Back, An Important Note, and An Action Alert

05 Jun, 2020

Legislative Updates

05 Jun, 2020

Legislative Updates

Welcome Back, An Important Note, and An Action Alert

Before we dive into the happenings of the recently-resumed legislative session, we wanted to take a moment to briefly expand on the statement sent out by President Dycus and Secretary-Treasurer Starling earlier this week.

Welcome Back, An Important Note, and An Action Alert

2020 Legislative Session Wrap-Up, Part 1

23 Apr, 2020

Legislative Updates

23 Apr, 2020

Legislative Updates

2020 Legislative Session Wrap-Up, Part 1

Late last night, the second half of the 111th Tennessee General Assembly recessed until at least June 1st, 2020 (if not later). To say that the proceedings around passing the budget were anything but business as usual would be an understatement.

2020 Legislative Session Wrap-Up, Part 1