Weekly Wrap-Up

Senate approves compensation for families of deputy jailers killed in the line of duty
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.), March 4, 2022 — Tennessee currently offers a compensation program for families of first responders killed in the
Gov. Lee, Commissioner Schwinn Unveil Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement Act
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.), February 24, 2022 – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn on Thursday
Age-Appropriate Materials Act clears committee
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.), February 17, 2022 – The Education Committee this week passed legislation requiring public schools to post online a
Bill seeks to expand human trafficking training in schools
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.), February 10, 2022 – The Senate Education Committee this week passed a bill requiring all school employees to
Gov. Bill Lee delivers 2022 State of the State, unveils budget proposal
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.), February 3, 2022 – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee on Monday delivered his fourth State of the State address
State Senate passes balanced billing legislation
The Tennessee State Senate this week unanimously passed legislation that ends the practice of surprise or unexpected medical billing in
State Senate approves Senate and Congressional redistricting maps
The Tennessee State Senate on Jan. 20 voted in favor of new Senate and Congressional redistricting maps for Tennessee. The
General Assembly starts 2022 legislative session with redistricting among top priorities
The 112th General Assembly reconvened on Tuesday to kick off the 2022 legislative session. Redistricting, the state budget, tax relief,