Jan 15, 2025 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that he will call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene a special session on Monday, January 27, to pass the Education Freedom Act. Additionally, the Governor will introduce a disaster relief legislative package addressing recovery needs for Hurricane Helene, as …

12 hours ago · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Gov. Bill Lee’s special session is progressing as the Senate has now passed two of the three bills that the session was called to discuss. So far, after Monday’s ...

Jan 22, 2025 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee presented the administration’s agenda on illegal immigration that will go before the Tennessee General Assembly during the special session convening January 27. On Day One of the Trump Administration, President Trump signed executive orders to halt illegal immigration, secure our nation’s borders and restore public safety, and the ...

2 days ago · There are 10 total bills filed for the special session called by Gov. Bill Lee, including five bills in the House and their five companion bills in the Senate. The special session will convene on ...

Jan 15, 2025 · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Wednesday announced a special legislative session to advance his signature school voucher bill. The session, to convene on Jan. 27, will also encompass disaster...

Jan 22, 2025 · Lee also unexpectedly tied in immigration enforcement into the special session, which Democrats have sharply criticized as a distraction while the governor attempts to push through his long-touted ...

Jan 15, 2025 · The governor announced on social media he would call for the special session on Jan. 27 to pass his “Education Freedom Act,” which would expand school voucher programs in specific counties...

Jan 17, 2025 · During the special session, lawmakers will be tasked with creating a centralized "immigration enforcement entity" as well as a fund for it. Lee said in the proclamation that lawmakers may...

Aug 8, 2023 · Gov. Lee will present legislative and budget priorities during the public safety special session to keep Tennessee communities safe, support law enforcement and address mental health, all while preserving constitutional rights.

Jan 15, 2025 · It's official: Gov. Bill Lee is calling a special legislative session focused on his latest effort to pass a statewide school voucher plan. Lee said the special session, which starts Jan. 27, will also include Hurricane Helene recovery efforts …