Governor Lee announces Special Session to begin January 27
Governor Bill Lee issued the special session proclamation ahead of the convening of the Tennessee General Assembly on January 27.
Tennessee governor announces special session for school voucher expansion
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 and "public safety measures related to illegal immigration.
Tennessee 2025 legislative session: Lawmakers to tackle school vouchers, abortion, more
Tennessee legislative session starts Tuesday, and FOX 17 News is breaking down important bills lawmakers have already filed.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher bill could cost $400M: Here's what's in it
Gov. Bill Lee has called a special legislative session for Jan. 27 to deal with school vouchers, disaster relief and immigration.
Tennessee Gov. Lee Renews Push for School Vouchers, Adds Hurricane Relief and Immigration to Effort
Republican Gov. Bill Lee is doubling down on his efforts to enact universal school vouchers throughout Tennessee
Tennessee to call special session fast-tracking Trump agenda on immigration, school choice and disaster relief
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced that he will call a special session to implement President-elect Trump's immigration agenda and a school choice bill.
Gov. Bill Lee calls special session on school vouchers, disaster relief
Gov. Bill Lee will call a special session of the Tennessee General Assembly to address school vouchers and disaster relief, among other topics.
Shelby County delegation bracing for special legislative session on school vouchers, immigration, and Helene Disaster Relief
Tennessee House Minority Leader Karen Camper told Action News 5 Wednesday she’s not impressed with the special session Governor Bill Lee called for January 27 because it deals with multiple topics, not just the Education Freedom Act,
Gov. Lee calls for special session on school choice, hurricane relief
Rep. William Lamberth (R-Portland) and Sen. Jack Johnson (R-Franklin) introduced the Education Freedom Act of 2025.
Gov. Bill Lee issues proclamation for upcoming special session, listing 14 specific topics for lawmakers
The first topic in the proclamation would create a universal school voucher program, allowing families to use public dollars ...
Tennessee General Assembly convenes for session expected to focus on voucher issue
The 114th General Assembly gaveled in at the Tennessee state Capitol Tuesday for a legislative session expected to largely ...
House to take up new bill limit as Tennessee legislature starts 114th session
A House committee is recommending new rules cutting the bill-filing limit to 12 and setting stricter punishments for those ...
New Tennessee House rules could ban hecklers, banish disorderly lawmakers to voting remotely
The Tennessee House is warning lawmakers and the crowds watching floor sessions that they could be booted from the room if ...
The week in politics: Key Tennessee Republican grateful for storm relief but wishes it was sooner
Plus, House Speaker Cameron Sexton and other lawmakers get subpoenas to testify in upcoming Glen Casada, Cade Cothren trial.
From vouchers to free meals: 5 key education bills to watch in Tennessee legislature
Tennessee lawmakers have a bevy of education bills to consider this year, including allowing the Ten Commandments to be ...
TN House passes new rules package, giving speaker more power to eject members
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - After ongoing debate, Tennessee lawmakers have passed the House rules package, effectively changing ...
Tennessee House Speaker can eject lawmakers, public deemed repeatedly disruptive in new session rules
In addition, House members will be limited to 12 bills each, down from 15 bills last session. Republicans said the change ...