Sen. Steve Southerland (R-1) filed SB0242 which would require the department of agriculture to create standards for honey. In terms of increasing regulation, this Bill is in contrast with Tort Reform for Beekeepers. Click Here for PollOnline SurveyConjoint Analysis | Polls | Email Marketing | Feedback TabView MicroPoll
Repeal of Hamblin Co. Special Endowment
Sen. Steve Southerland (R-1) filed SB0242 which would, subject to local approval, repeal the Hamblen County special endowment fund which managed excess rents from the Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association. Click Here for PollOnline SurveyConjoint Analysis | Polls | Email Marketing | Feedback TabView MicroPoll
Resolutions 01/20/2011
HOUSE: HR0006 filed by Rep. Joe Carr (R-48) memorializing Matthew Dudiak, Eagle Scout. HR0007 filed by Rep. Joe Carr (R-48) memorializing Matthew Owens, Eagle Scout. HOUSE JOINT: HJR0020 filed by Rep. G.A. Hardaway (D-92) requests the Comptroller and the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development to study study payments in lieu of taxes programs. SENATE [...]
Right Hand Turns in Knox County
Sen. Stacey Campfield (R-7) filed SB0054 which would prohibit a traffic citation in Knox County for not coming to a complete stop before turning right on red at certain intersections, based solely on evidence from a traffic surveillance camera. Sen. Steve Southerland (R-1) has filed similar legislation that would apply outside of Knox County as [...]
Senate Joint Resolutions 01/14/2011
CONSTITUTIONAL (SENATE): SJR0021 filed by Sen. Mae Beavers (R-17) proposes an amendment to Article VII of the Tennessee Constitution in order to move the election of county officers from August to November. Those currently in office at the time the change in election occurs will have their term in office extended by nearly a year. [...]
Traffic Surveillance Cameras
Two bills addressing traffic surveillance cameras were filed today. HB0033 by Rep. John Ragan (R-33) adds a new section to Tenn. Code Ann. ยง 55-8-198 requiring that 95% of all revenues obtained from the use of a traffic light or speed monitoring camera shall be earmarked solely for the educational needs of the local government [...]
Greene County Probate & Pigeon River
Sen. Steve Southerland (R-1) filed two Bills in 2010 for consideration by the 107th General Assembly: SB0013: Moves the responsibilities for Probate Court Clerk in Greene County from the County Clerk to the Clerk & Master, following the statutory trend for organization of the court clerks in Tennessee. SB0014: Designates the Pigeon River, from that [...]