Tennessee General Assembly Prioritizes Public Safety, Economic Development, Healthcare, Education And Conservation

www.chattanoogan.com— The 113th General Assembly concluded its business for the 2024 legislative session Thursday and adjourned sine die.

www.chattanoogan.com—New Restrictions For Vehicle Booting In Tennessee Pass General Assembly. The General Assembly passed legislation this week sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson (R-Franklin) to prohibit unlicensed individuals from booting vehicles in Tennessee and cap the fee to remove a boot at $75. The legislation ensures owners’ vehicles are not unfairly immobilized by overzealous parking attendants. To further protect vehicle owners, the bill also proposes new regulations for towing and parking.

One Green Planet—Biden Administration Finalizes Rule to Prioritize Conservation on Public Lands. The Biden administration has finalized a new rule for land management, despite facing opposition from private industries and Republicans.

LifeSiteNews—Tennessee passes ‘Baby Olivia Act’ requiring public schools show development of unborn babies. On Tuesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the ‘Baby Olivia Act’ into law. The law takes its name from Live Action’s video depicting the fertilization and growth of an unborn child.