Agendas Take Shape for Legislative Session

Mike Osborne — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:50:18 +0000

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WMOT) -- Tennessee Republicans go into the current Tennessee General Assembly firmly in control of both the House and Senate, and with a clear legislative agenda.

They’re not the only ones. Political action groups with a wide range of interests are also gearing up for the session.

"Dont' Say Gay" Bill Before Education Committee

Associated Press — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:36:34 +0000

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A measure that seeks to ban Tennessee public schools from teaching about gay issues is once again before lawmakers.
The proposal, dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill, is sponsored by Republican Rep. Joey Hensley of Hohenwald and is scheduled to be heard today in the House Education Subcommittee.

The companion bill passed the Senate last year. It limits all sexually related instruction to, as the measure reads "natural human reproduction science" in kindergarten through eighth grade.

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Agendas Take Shape for Legislative Session

"Dont' Say Gay" Bill Before Education Committee