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Moon Sworn In as Appointed State Representative for District 8

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 14, 2017
Blount County Commission Chair Jerome Moon was sworn in this week as the new state House representative for District 8, The Daily Times reports. Moon was appointed by the commission to replace Art Swann, R-Maryville, who was chosen to take over the District 2 state senate position from Doug Overbey. Overbey resigned earlier this year after he was nominated to become the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee. District 8 includes most of Blount County. 

McDaniel Retiring from State Legislature

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 28, 2017
State Rep. Steve McDaniel (R-Parker’s Crossroads) announced he will retire next year after his 15th term in office, the Nashville Post reports. McDaniel is tied with Beth Harwell as the longest serving legislator in the House and currently serves as deputy speaker. He serves as chair of the House Ethics Committee, the Rules Committee, and the Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee. McDaniel also spearheaded the Heritage Protection Act, a law that prevents local municipalities or the state government from removing or renaming anything associated with the Confederacy.

Tennessee Democrats Call for Special Legislative Session

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 28, 2017
The Tennessee House Democratic Caucus today called for a special session to expand Medicaid, the Nashville Port reports. Gov. Bill Haslam, however, said that while he’s “frustrated that nothing has happened” in regards to healthcare, he doesn’t believe a special session would garner any results.

Speaker Harwell, Lt. Gov. McNally Create Medical Marijuana Task Force

Posted by: Kate Prince on Aug 25, 2017

House Speaker Beth Harwell and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally today launched a committee to examine the potential effects of legalizing medical marijuana in Tennessee, the Tennessean reports. A letter from the two says that the Joint Ad Hoc Committee on Medical Cannabis is "authorized and directed to study, evaluate, analyze and undertake a comprehensive review regarding whether the legalization of cannabis for medicinal purposes is in the best interest of the state." The committee will be chaired by Sen. Steve Dickerson, R-Nashville, and Rep. Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby.

Memphis Councilman Calls for Special Legislative Session On Confederate Monuments

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Aug 21, 2017
Memphis City Councilman Bill Morrison is urging officials to call for a special legislative session to repeal the Tennessee Heritage Protection Act of 2016, which protects Confederate statues and monuments. Humphrey on the Hill reports that Sen. Sara Kyle, D-Memphis, has also introduced a bill that would exempt Shelby County from the law, but it would not be considered until the next legislative cycle in January unless a special session is called. Morrison said that the law is “wrong and must be repealed. It doesn’t protect our heritage. It only serves to protect memories of white supremacy and shrines for modern-day followers.”

5 Emerge as Potential Candidates to Replace Harwell as Speaker

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 19, 2017
With Tennessee House Speaker Beth Harwell running for governor in 2018, five lawmakers have emerged as potential replacements for her as the leader of the House Republicans, The Tennessean reports. Gerald McCormick (R-Chattanooga), Assistant Majority Leader David Hawk (R-Greeneville) and Speaker Pro Tempore Curtis Johnson (R-Clarksville) have all confirmed that they will seek the gavel next year. Glen Casada (R-Franklin) has said he will consider the position, while Jimmy Matlock (R-Lenoir City), who ran for speaker in 2016, said it’s too soon to make a decision.

Haslam Signs Law Punishing Any Healthcare Worker Testing Positive for Drugs

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 7, 2017
Governor Bill Haslam signed into law a bill that requires any healthcare worker who tests positive for drugs  — or even refuses to take a test — to report to a substance abuse treatment program, WJHL reports. The law allows those who complete treatment to return to work, and those who don’t will face suspension of their licenses. The legislation goes into effect on July 1.

State Lawmaker Under Fire for Potential Campaign Donor Issues

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 5, 2017
State Sen. Brian Kelsey, R-Germantown, is under scrutiny for potentially reimbursing donors from his failed Congressional campaign using cash from his state campaign account, The Tennessean reports. Kelsey allegedly funneled thousands of dollars from his state campaign to lawmakers that donated to his campaign for the Republican nomination for the 8th District U.S. Congressional seat. Kelsey and his colleagues deny any coordination or wrongdoing, but an attorney with the Washington, D.C.-based Campaign Legal Center said that the payment amounts and dates of transactions appear to be a "straw donor scheme" and could warrant a Federal Election Commission investigation.

State Legislature Adjourns Until 2018

Posted by: Brenda Gadd on May 18, 2017
The Tennessee legislature adjourned last week concluding the first part of the 110th General Assembly. Out of the nearly 1,500 bills filed by legislators, many passed both the House and Senate and have either been assigned a public chapter or are in process of being assigned a public chapter. TBA members can look at the status of legislation by the category. The Tennessee General Assembly reconvenes January 2018 to wrap up the second half of the 110th General Assembly.

TBA Limited Partnership Bill Adopted By Legislature

Posted by: Brenda Gadd on May 10, 2017
The TBA’s Tennessee Uniform Limited Partnership Act (TULPA) was adopted by unanimous vote of the House this week, clearing its last legislative hurdle. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Jack Johnson (R-Franklin) and Rep. Ron Travis (R-Dayton), modernizes and harmonizes provisions of the limited partnership law with other forms of business organization. The 110th General Assembly adjourned today and will reconvene on Jan. 9, 2018. 
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