Tennessee Leger

Rep. John Windle (R-41) and Sen. Charlotte Burks (D-15) filed HB0113/SB0104 which would authorize hunting wild hogs at all times in Overton County. Although Tennessee recently passed a Constitutional amendment insuring the right to hunt and fish, hunting and fishing are still regulated by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. TWRA monitors animal populations and balances [...]

HB0042/SB0070 filed by Rep. Bob Ramsey (R-20) and Sen. Doug Overbey (R-8) would create tougher penalties for animal abuse. Currently, aggravated cruelty to animals is a Class E felony with no statutory fine, and the various punitive measures are permissive instead of mandatory. This Bill would create a Class A misdemeanor punishable by a $2,500-$3,000 [...]