Recent News

The first session of the 114th General Assembly adjourned on Tuesday, April 22nd. Check out our overview for a glimpse of what we accomplished this Session!

Tennessee has become the latest state to enshrine conscience rights for medical professionals into law. Tennessee’s Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 955 into law Thursday. Lee’s approval of the bill follows its passage by the Republican-controlled Tennessee Senate in a 27-3 vote and the Republican-controlled Tennessee House of Representatives … Read More

A resolution prohibiting the Tennessee General Assembly from establishing a statewide property tax passed the State Senate on Wednesday. All but six state senators voted for Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 1 by State Senator Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin).

State Senator Ferrell Haile, R-Gallatin, officially began his fourth full term in the Tennessee Senate on Tuesday, January 14th, as he took the Oath of Office during the opening session of the 114th General Assembly. The ceremony took place in the Senate Chamber in Nashville, where other newly elected and … Read More

Tuesday morning, the Safe Baby Court launched in Hamilton County… “That is a win for the child, that’s a win for the family, it’s a win for the judicial system, and it’s a win for the taxpayer,” said Tennessee State Senator for District 18, Farrell Haile.

A pair of Tennessee bills are intended to allow Tennessee to fight illegal immigration in the state. Senate Bill 2158 will require agencies and law enforcement departments across the state to collect data on the financial effects of illegal immigration in the state. Senate Bill 757 would require local law … Read More

This week, I highlighted visits with many constituents from across District 18.

This week at the Capitol, I had many meetings and met with some constituents in preparation for bill filing deadline.

The Adoption Project recently honored four individuals for their outstanding leadership and support of public policies that are making meaningful improvements to Tennessee’s adoption and foster care systems at its inaugural Champions Dinner.

As debate on gun confiscation has swirled across the state, Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile, R-Gallatin, has worked through the summer to identify a proposal that could help prevent mass violence that Covenant families and the National Rifle Association can agree on.