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5 days ago

Committee advances multiple bills; rollback-tax repeal fails The committee passed or advanced a batch of measures — including TCI training supplements and county prosecution reimbursement — and rejected a rollback-tax repeal; several bills were sent to calendar, finance, or summer study.

Tennessee's State and Local Government Committee wraps up its final session, advancing key bills while rejecting a controversial rollback tax repeal!

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1 week ago

Committee advances multiple administration and procurement bills; several other measures moved or rolled The Senate committee advanced a package of administration bills and policy measures to calendar or finance, including updates to personnel rules, Homeland Security records confidentiality, prevailing-wage clarification, voter verification, procurement restrictions, and other items. Several bills were rolled to tomorrow or sent to subcommittees.

The Tennessee Senate committee just advanced key bills that could reshape employee policies, enhance homeland security, and clarify voter registration processes!

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2 weeks ago

Committee adopts transparency measure limiting contingency-fee litigation by municipalities SB 24-18, amended by the committee, would require political subdivisions to notify the attorney general and provide public review before entering contingency-fee contracts for lawsuits; a US Chamber witness urged passage and defended the bill as 'good government' reform.

Tennessee's SB 24-18 is set to revolutionize government transparency by requiring public review before municipalities hire private attorneys on contingency fees.

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3 weeks ago

Committee record: votes and referrals from March 11 Government Operations Committee The committee acted on several bills March 11: SB 2205 advanced to State and Local (positive recommendation); the Lottery governance bill moved to State and Local with a negative recommendation; SB 0269 moved to Energy with a positive recommendation; SB 1730 and SB 2132 moved to the calendar.

Tennessee's Senate Committee made waves on March 11, advancing key bills while others faced setbacks—what’s the latest on your favorite legislation?

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3 weeks ago

Senate approves confidentiality measure for immigration‑enforcement participants after sharp floor debate The Senate passed SB 14 64 to exempt certain information about participants in immigration enforcement from public inspection and attach penalties for unauthorized disclosure; supporters cited officer safety, opponents warned it risks shielding activity from public accountability.

Tennessee's Senate just passed a controversial bill that could shroud immigration enforcement officers in secrecy, igniting a fierce debate over safety versus public accountability.

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4 weeks ago

Votes at a glance: committee moves consent calendar and a string of bills to next steps The committee approved the consent calendar and moved multiple bills — including measures on volunteer fire grants, tourism promotion, distillery tasting rooms, campaign-security expenditures, historic property transfer and organ-donor encouragement — to the appropriate next calendars during a two-hour meeting.

Tennessee's House State and Local Government Committee just advanced a slew of impactful bills, from supporting volunteer fire departments to enabling distillery tastings!

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1 month ago

Senate Government Operations advances a package of appointment, licensing and cleanup bills On Feb. 25 the committee advanced multiple bills — including board-appointment cleanups, a massage-therapy compact, benefits-committee changes and reconstituting the Arts Commission — with most measures receiving unanimous or strongly favorable committee votes and referrals to the next committees.

Tennessee's Senate Committee just advanced a sweeping package of bills aimed at streamlining board appointments and licensing, including a game-changing massage therapy compact!

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1 month ago

Tennessee Senate expands state'' right to immediate appeals after heated debate Senate Bill 17-31, sponsored by Chairman Stevens, passed after extended floor debate over whether expanding immediate interlocutory appeals for the state would delay private litigation or ensure judicial efficiency; the bill passed 26-6.

Tennessee's Senate just passed a controversial bill that could change the landscape of private litigation, raising concerns about delays and costs for citizens!

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1 month ago

Senate State and Local Government Committee advances package of bills, forwards four agency budgets to Finance The Tennessee Senate State and Local Government Committee on its regular calendar advanced a set of bills covering corrections training, retirement housekeeping, 9-1-1 system study and local meeting rules, and sent TRICOR, ABC, Veterans Services and General Services budgets to the Finance Committee.

The Tennessee Senate Committee just advanced a series of crucial bills and agency budgets that could reshape local governance and public services!

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1 month ago

House Government Operations Committee advances multiple agency sunset extensions and compacts; votes at a glance The committee advanced a package of agency sunset extensions and compacts including the Departments of Aging and Disability, General Services, Labor and Workforce Development, Tourist Development, the interstate compact for supervision of adult offenders, and the Offender Treatment Board. Votes were unanimous for most items; the offender board extension passed 11–1.

Tennessee's House Government Operations Committee just greenlit multiple agency extensions with unanimous votes, spotlighting significant developments in labor, tourism, and corrections!

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2 months ago

Senate Government Operations advances 18 consent items and multiple agency extensions The Senate Committee on Government Operations approved an 18-item consent calendar and advanced a slate of agency sunset-extension bills to the calendar on Feb. 14, 2026, mostly by unanimous voice votes; a few items drew questions from senators before passing.

Tennessee's Senate Committee just fast-tracked an 18-item consent calendar and multiple agency extensions, ensuring vital services continue without interruption!

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2 months ago

Senate recesses to join House for governor's State of the State address Leader Johnson moved, and the Senate agreed without objection, to repair to the House chamber for the governor's State of the State address at 6 p.m.; the Senate stood in recess and will adjourn until 8:30 a.m. Thursday after the joint convention.

In a seamless move, Leader Johnson led the Senate to join the House for the highly anticipated State of the State address, marking a pivotal moment in Tennessee politics.

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5 months ago

Committee votes: Government Operations committee advances multiple agency rules on Oct. 15, 2025 The joint Government Operations Committee issued positive recommendations on a range of emergency and permanent rules spanning health, education, licensing, utilities and environmental regulations; this roundup lists each agenda item, the committee’s action and the recorded vote or chamber outcome when provided in the transcript.

The Government Operations Committee made significant strides on Oct. 15, 2025, advancing crucial rules that impact health, education, and environmental regulations in Tennessee.

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5 months ago

Committee issues positive recommendations on most rule items; one rule stayed 60 days The joint Government Operations Committee issued positive recommendations on multiple emergency and permanent rules across state agencies and stayed one rule for 60 days after a member request.

The Joint Government Operations Committee has greenlit a series of crucial rule changes across multiple state agencies, while delaying one rule for further review.

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10 months ago

Tennessee lawmakers pass Dismantle DEi in Employment Act addressing hiring practices Tennessee General Assembly enacts law to revise governmental hiring practices.

Tennessee lawmakers have just passed a groundbreaking law aimed at reshaping how government hires, sparking intense debate across the state.

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10 months ago

Tennessee General Assembly passes House Bill 1408 for statutory revisions Tennessee enacts House Bill 1408, amending various code sections for appropriations implementation.

Tennessee just passed House Bill 1408, shaking up the rules for appropriations and setting the stage for significant changes ahead!

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10 months ago

Tennessee General Assembly limits governor's emergency powers with new bill Legislation allows General Assembly to terminate governor's state of emergency declarations.

Tennessee lawmakers can now put a stop to the governor's state of emergency declarations with a groundbreaking new bill!

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10 months ago

Tennessee House passes Bill 1092 on federal financial assistance applications Tennessee General Assembly enacts Bill 1092 addressing federal financial assistance for governments.

Tennessee just took a significant step by passing Bill 1092, which reshapes how local governments access federal financial assistance!

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10 months ago

Tennessee General Assembly amends employment laws to prioritize merit over demographics Bill prohibits employment decisions based on race, age, or gender in state government.

Tennessee is taking a bold step towards equality by amending employment laws to prioritize merit over race, age, or gender in state government.

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10 months ago

House passes motion with positive recommendation amid Senate voting confusion House votes favorably on motion while Senate rejects it after complex roll call confusion.

In a dramatic showdown, the Tennessee House passed a contentious motion despite Senate confusion, highlighting the intricate dance of legislative decision-making.

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10 months ago

Tennessee General Assembly enacts Senate Bill 181 to amend governmental entities code Tennessee's General Assembly passes Senate Bill 181, revising governmental entities' regulations.

Tennessee's General Assembly just shook things up by passing Senate Bill 181, a major overhaul of governmental regulations!

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11 months ago

Council prepares to streamline budget amendments with electronic voting Council outlines process for discussing budget amendments during next week's meeting.

Hartsville/Trousdale County is set to revolutionize its budget amendment process with electronic voting, promising a more efficient and transparent approach!

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11 months ago

Tennessee Senate debates legislation targeting DEI in government hiring practices Senator Johnson sponsors bill aiming to eliminate DEI preferences in Tennessee government jobs.

A heated debate in the Tennessee Senate could redefine hiring practices, pitting merit against diversity and equity in local government jobs.

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11 months ago

Tennessee House approves new family leave bill amid public comment reforms House Bill 915 adds family member care to state’s paid leave policy for employees.

Tennessee's House Committee took bold steps to enhance public engagement and support state employees, but not without facing significant legislative challenges.

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1 year ago

Tennessee General Assembly passes Dismantle DEI Act restricting hiring practices Legislation prohibits hiring based on race, gender, or diversity metrics in local government

A controversial new bill in Tennessee threatens to reshape local government hiring by banning diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations—sparking fierce debates about fairness and representation.

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1 year ago

Tennessee General Assembly prohibits race-based hiring metrics in local government and universities Tennessee enacts law mandating merit-based hiring practices for local governments and universities.

Tennessee's Senate Bill 1083 could revolutionize hiring practices by eliminating race and diversity considerations, igniting a fierce debate on merit versus inclusivity.

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1 year ago

Tennessee Supreme Court holds historic session at state capitol after 87 years Tennessee Supreme Court returns to its historic chamber for court proceedings amid state leaders.

The Tennessee Supreme Court made a historic return to its original chamber after nearly 90 years, marking a powerful moment of unity for the state's government.

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