Tennessee Leger

Rep. Debra Maggart (R-45) and Sen. Jack Johnson (R-23) filed HB0130/SB0113 amid much controversy. The Bill would abolish teachers’ unions ability to negotiate terms and conditions of professional service with local boards of education. Broadly captioned for Title 49 (Education). Click Here for PollOnline SurveyConjoint Analysis | Polls | Email Marketing | Feedback TabView MicroPoll

HB0035/SB0064 filed by Rep. Debra Maggart (R-45) and Sen. Doug Overbey (R-8) would enhances penalties for patronizing prostitution and promoting prostitution in certain instances, provide immunity for minors arrested for prostitution, and establishes tow and impound procedures for vehicles used in prostitution offenses. The Bill broadly captions Titles 37 (Juveniles), 39 (Criminal Offenses), and 40 [...]

The Benjamin C. “Pat” Hartman, Jr. Memorial Bridge proposed by HB0010 and filed by Rep. Debra Maggart (R-45) found a Senate sponsor today in SB0021 filed by Sen. Ferrell Haile (R-18). HB0004 filed by Rep. Gerald McCormick (R-26), which would allow parents suspected of child abuse a supervised visit with – and limited touching of [...]

Rep. Debra Maggart (R-45) filed HB0010 which would create Benjamin C. “Pat” Hartman, Jr. Memorial Bridge on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard by request of the Sumner County Board of Commissioners. Major Hartman was a native of Hendersonville who served as an Army helicopter pilot in Vietnam and was Killed In Action on September 19, 1968. Click [...]

Rep. Debra Maggart (R-45) and Sen. Bill Ketron (R-13) are sponsoring HB0007/SB0016 which would require all Tennessee voters to present a State-issued photo ID prior to voting. If they cannot present a valid photo ID then they may only vote by provisional ballot. The Bill copies similar initiatives in a small minority of other States. [...]