Legislative

Education Funding Formula Unveiled, Harwell Enters 5th District Race, and Redistricting Lawsuit Filed With lawmakers expressing a desire to adjourn the 2022 regular session by mid-April and some committees beginning to announce final calendar dates, it’s starting to feel like the General Assembly is rounding into form, although it appears that the overall volume of…

Headlines Aplenty in Tennessee as State of the State Approaches: Cooper Makes Decision on Reelection; Trump Weighs in On Congressional Race; Supreme Court Confirmation and Legislative Expulsion Trial Set for This Week The 2022 session is beginning to grind into gear as a momentous week looms ahead, featuring the State of the State address, a…

The Tennessee General Assembly went into a Special Session in October with a very broad call to consider COVID-19 issues and some other issues that were related to the pandemic. The legislature has had several Special Sessions over the past two years. Historically, a Special Session is called by the Governor to address very limited issues…

What Can Employers Do Now While OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Rules Are Temporarily Suspended?   November 2021   Employers now have OSHA’s long-awaited Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) mandating COVID-19 vaccinations or testing for some workers, but much uncertainty remains about how and whether employers should take action at this point. Hours after OSHA issued…

The Tennessee General Assembly just recently concluded a Special Session limited to the legislature approving financial incentives for the major Ford Motor Company project in West Tennessee. That Special Session wrapped up business in 3 days approving nearly $900,000,000 in incentives that will assist with bringing the largest single manufacturing investment ever to Tennessee. This will create…

The Debt Limit Deal As the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the Build Back Better Act slip into the legislative background, the debate over the debt limit takes center stage. The past few weeks have seen discussions on the topic, but it all came to a head this week as a deal to increase the debt…

TTA just concluded a very successful convention at the San Destin Hilton, FL, September 19-21, 2021. Thanks to all who joined us! Also, a special thanks to House Speaker Cameron Sexton, House Speaker Pro Tempore Pat Marsh and Senator/Commerce Committee Chairman Paul Bailey for joining us and providing insight into legislative issues that are important to…

Mandatory Vaccine Guidance Issued for Federal Contractors: A Sneak Peek of What’s to Come for Private Sector Employers? September 2021   President Biden’s announcement earlier this month that private sector employers with 100 or more employees will be required to have all employees either vaccinated or tested weekly has left many employers scrambling. This is…

The legislature adjourned in May and the summer has brought about a lot of fundraising activity for members who will be in full campaign mode next year. Also, 2022 will include a governor’s race with Governor Lee up for re-election and many other local elections. TTA has remained active through TruckPAC by supporting those legislators who have been…

The legislature adjourned in early May and looks to return in January of 2022. The legislature began its session in January in the middle of the worst period of the COVID 19 pandemic. Over several months, the legislature did not know for certain what type of schedule would be adopted to conduct its business, pass a budget…