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Leadership Battles Already Shaping Up in Legislature

Posted by: Barry Kolar on Sep 6, 2018

With the general election still two months away, incumbents in the state House and Senate are already positioning themselves for who will lead each legislative body. Active races are already shaping up for House Speaker and caucus leadership posts in both parties, the Memphis Daily News reports in its View from the Hill column. Find out who are the favorites.

Legislators Host 'First in Adoption' Luncheon

Posted by: Berkley Schwarz on Aug 28, 2018
Members of the Adoption Law Section of the TBA today attended the Tennessee: First in Adoption Law Luncheon hosted by Sen. Ferrell Haile, R-Gallatin, and Rep. Mike Carter, R-Ooltewah. Other attendees included Deputy Governor Jim Henry, Commissioner Bonnie Hommrich, lawyers from the Department of Human Services, Thea Ramirez, founder of Adoption-Share Inc. and TBA Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs Berkley Schwarz. The “Tennessee: First in Adoption Act” makes a number of modifications in many areas of adoption and termination law, including a new, less bureaucratic surrender form, included in the Tennessee Code. The new law went into effect on July 1, 2018.

Ketron Resigns from Senate Ahead of Assuming Mayoral Position

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Aug 27, 2018
Tennessee Senator Bill Ketron, R-Murfreesboro, has resigned his position at the legislature, days before his swearing-in as Rutherford County Mayor, The Tennessee Journal reports. Ketron was elected to the Senate in 2002, and has been serving as Senate Republican Caucus Chairman. He had two months remaining in his term.

Hawk Joins Race for House Speaker Post

Posted by: Barry Kolar on Aug 15, 2018

Republican Rep. David Hawk of Greeneville is running for speaker of the House, hoping to succeed Beth Harwell (R-Nashville) who gave up the post to seek the governorship, TNJ: On the Hill reports. Curtis Johnson (R-Clarksville) earlier announced his bid for the post and will likely be joined in the race by Rep. Glen Casada (R-Franklin).

Summary Provides Overview of TBA Legislative Activity

Posted by: Berkley Schwarz on Jun 28, 2018

The TBA has updated its website with a Legislative Update from the 110th General Assembly, highlighting TBA initiatives and some pieces of legislation important to Tennessee lawyers, that the TBA monitored during session. Many new laws go into effect July 1, 2018. A list of all laws that go into effect July 1 can be found here.

Haslam Vetoes Experimental Cancer Treatment Bill

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 3, 2018
Gov. Bill Haslam has vetoed a bill that would have required state insurance plans to cover an experimental cancer treatment, WPLN reports. The treatment is called proton therapy, and it’s designed to do less damage to the body than average cancer treatment, but providers say it’s too expensive and unproven. The governor said that the mandate “could put patients at risk and expose them to excessive charges from out-of-network providers.”

‘Sanctuary City’ Ban Bill Heads to Haslam’s Desk for Signature

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 26, 2018
After the bill seemed to stall on Tuesday, the Tennessee Legislature gave final approval yesterday to a bill that would ban “sanctuary” city policies and require law enforcement to cooperate with immigration officials, the Times Free Press reports. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jay Reedy, R-Erin, and Sen. Mark Green, R-Clarksville, would deny state economic community grants to cities that have such policies. No Tennessee city thus far has adopted any sort of “sanctuary city” measure.

Tennessee Legislature Wraps Up 2018 Session

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 26, 2018
The Tennessee General Assembly adjourned for the year yesterday, with a last-minute flurry of bills passing or dying prior to the gavel. Two proposed constitutional amendments, one which would have declared that “Almighty God” is the source of all liberty and another that would have laid out procedures for replacing a governor when he or she becomes incapacitated, failed, Humphrey on the Hill reports. Legislators also approved a bill yesterday intended to block local governments from taking actions similar to the city of Memphis in regards to Confederate monuments.

Civil Rights Cold Case Bill Heads to Haslam's Desk

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2018
A bill that would create a state body to investigate civil rights cold cases passed the Tennessee House yesterday. Sponsored by Rep. Johnnie Turner, D-Memphis, the measure would set up the Tennessee Civil Rights Crimes Information, Reconciliation and Research Center, which would delve into unsolved civil rights crimes. It also passed the Senate on Monday, where it is sponsored by Sen. Mark Norris, R-Collierville. It now heads to Gov. Haslam's desk for final approval.

Revised Juvenile Justice Reform Bill Passes House, Senate

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2018
The Tennessee House and Senate have each passed Gov. Bill Haslam’s Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018, though Senate Democratic Caucus Chairman Jeff Yarbro called the approved version “significantly watered down,” Humphrey on the Hill reports. The final version includes a provision authorizing the expansion of treatment programs in areas that currently don’t offer them, but it nixed a number of proposals from the introduced bill, such as limits on the time a juvenile could be placed in state custody for offenses like skipping school or drinking alcohol.
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