Tennessee Leger

Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey (R-2) filed SB0256 which would require the TBI to conduct background investigations for persons appointed by the speaker of the senate or the speaker of the house. Currently only the governor and chief justice are permitted to request such background checks on candidates for the following positions: (1) Attorney general and [...]

Sen. Ron Ramsey (R-2) filed SB0261 which would increase the Hall income tax exemption for taxpayers 65 years of age or older. The minimums would increase from $16,200 to $26,200 for single filers and go up from $27,000 to $37,000 for persons filing jointly beginning January 1, 2012. This Bill is in addition to the [...]

Sen. Ron Ramsey (R-2) filed SB0260 which would direct the TBI to create a policy and uniform procedures authorizing familial DNA searches in certain criminal investigations by January 1, 2012. The Bill would make innocent family members of alleged criminals subject to DNA testing, the results of which could be used to convict their loved [...]

Sen. Ron Ramsey (R-2) filed SB0259 which would create the “SPC Michael E. Harr Memorial Bridge,” on S.R. 126 in Sullivan County. Click Here for PollOnline SurveyConjoint Analysis | Polls | Email Marketing | Feedback TabView MicroPoll

Sen. Ron Ramsey (R-2) filed SB0258 which would, subject to local approval in Sullivan County, repeal the requirement that satellite offices for the register of deeds be maintained outside the county seat. Click Here for PollOnline SurveyConjoint Analysis | Polls | Email Marketing | Feedback TabView MicroPoll

Sen. Ron Ramsey (R-2) filed SB0257 which would require all persons arrested on or after January 1, 2012, for the commission of any felony, to have a biological specimen taken for the purpose of DNA analysis. If the charge for which the sample was taken is dismissed or the defendant is acquitted at trial, the [...]