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!
The Christian Post – Tenn. gov. signs bill providing conscience protections for healthcare workers
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
Smith County Insider – 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center Thanks the General Assembly for Historic Investment in Child Protection
During Child Abuse Prevention Month, the 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center proudly recognizes and thanks the One Hundred Fourteenth Tennessee General Assembly for passing unprecedented funding to strengthen the state’s response to child abuse. In a historic move, lawmakers have approved a significant increase in funding dedicated to Children’s … Read More
Portland Sun — Portland Chamber welcomes Lamberth, Haile to Capital Conversations
Tennessee Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile and House Majority Leader William Lamberth spoke at the Portland Chamber of Commerce’s Capital Conversations on April 4, 2025. The subject of the conversations was the state’s $59.7 billion budget. The meeting was held at the new home of the Chamber. President/CEO of … Read More
Hartsville Vidette – Adam Cothron with family and supporters
State Rep. William Slater, R-Gallatin, and State Sen. Ferrell Haile, R-Gallatin, presented a resolution on Thursday, March 27, to honor Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Adam Cothron at the State Capitol in Nashville. House Joint Resolution 18 honors Cothron for his courage, valor and stalwart commitment to public service. On the … Read More
Tennessee Star – Resolution to Ban State Property Taxes in Tennessee Passes State Senate
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).
The Hendersonville Standard – Sumner lawmakers honor injured state trooper
State Rep. William Slater, R-Gallatin, and State Sen. Ferrell Haile, R-Gallatin, presented a resolution on Thursday, March 27, to honor Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Adam Cothron at the State Capitol in Nashville. On the evening of July 19, 2024, Cothron pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation on I-40 in Putnam County. As … Read More
Gallatin News — Sumner County legislators speak at Good Morning Gallatin
The Gallatin Chamber of Commerce hosted its Good Morning Gallatin, a monthly breakfast event, with guests and State Reps. William Lamberth and William Slater, along with Sen. Ferrell Haile, on Friday, Feb. 28. Rep. Johnny Garrett of Sumner County’s 45th District also made a brief appearance before departing for a … Read More
Gallatin News — Portland TCAT to receive $45 million for expansion
Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin) and House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Portland) announced they have secured a $45 million investment for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Nashville’s Portland Campus as part of the state’s recently announced 2025-26 budget proposal. This major project will add 44,000 square feet … Read More
Senator Ferrell Haile takes Oath of Office as 114th General Assembly Convenes
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