Gov Lee takes care of his own: tennesseelookout.com/2024/04/26/sto…

Rep Clemmons says “genesis” of franchise tax break was “money.”

113th General Assembly adjourns sine die. 'So let it be written. So let it be done.'

Mercifully it is ending.

House set to adjourn sine die, concurring with Senate.

Rep. Barrett/Sen. Gardenhire public records bill laid on the desk. It would stop third parties from getting into public records lawsuits.

Now informed that we can cockfight next to stadium because it's still not a felony.

At long last, Rep. Freeman's East Bank Authority bill passes the House - and without debate. Subsequent cockfighting bill held on desk, ending hopes for rooster duels next to Titans stadium.

It turns out Kim Cox doesn't handle speaking duties in the House because her voice is 'too sexy for session.' This is according to a resolution being read by Senate clerk Russell Humphrey.

This will be the final session for House assistant clerk Kim Cox. But don't shed any tears yet, because she'll be here the rest of the year.

Transgender transportation bill no longer contains felony charge.

House passes $1.9B franchise tax break 69-23 with Dem Rep. Shaw favoring and Republican Reps. Barrett and Bulso opposing. Goes to governor. Think he'll sign it?

Rep. Williams refers to F&E tax break as a 'debacle.' But he voted for it in conference committee.

The transgender transportation bill is going to conference committee because of an amendment that would put a Class C felony in it. Lawmakers hope to push it through without going back to finance com.

Sen. Art Swann is the only Republican to vote against the franchise tax rebate. He's not running for re-election.

Speaker Pro Tem Haile says everyone in Senate will be listed as Rule 13, having a potential conflict of interest. Senate adopts franchise tax conference report 25-6.

Sen. Niceley says the state needs 'more buckets' for franchise tax 'transparency,' not just the category of $10,000 and above. Sen. Crowe contends state is returning money it collected 'erroneously.'

Rep. Parkinson moves ASD removal bill to clerk's desk after House refuses to pass his amendment to end the Achievement School District. Some objected, but Speaker ruled they were too late.

Conference committee has no final report but voting for basic agreement. Rep Hicks took a few seconds. Deal passes.

Companies are asking their CEOs how much am I willing to give up not to be listed for a whole month.