Tennessee Leger

HB0057/SB0071 filed by Sen. Doug Overbey (R-8) and Rep. Bob Ramsey (R-20) would allow licensed drug and alcohol abuse counselors to assist clients with applications for state and federal benefits. Click Here for PollOnline SurveyConjoint Analysis | Polls | Email Marketing | Feedback TabView MicroPoll

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 [...]

CONSTITUTIONAL (HOUSE): HJR0010 filed by Rep. Glen Casada (R-63) is identical to SJR0018 filed by Sen. Brian Kelsey (R-31) (see below). CONSTITUTIONAL (SENATE): SJR0018 filed by Sen. Brian Kelsey (R-31) seeks to change the language of Article II, Section 28 and Article XI, Section 9 of the Tennessee Constitution to specifically forbid the State and [...]