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TN Legislative Action

During the 2009 session of the Tennessee legislature, several bills attracted the attention of the Tennessee League of the South.

SOVEREIGNTY
Two Representatives offered "Sovereignty" resolutions. Rep. Susan Lynn (R-Mt.Juliet) sponsored HJR 108 (view here), "A RESOLUTION to affirm Tennessee's sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and to demand the federal government halt its practice of assuming powers and of imposing mandates upon the states for purposes not enumerated by the Constitution of the United States."

The Resolution is entirely in line with our stated purposes and goals. The Tennessee League of the South supported the Resolution and is happy to report that HJR 108 passed both House and Senate and was the first "Sovereignty" resolution to be signed by any governor.

APOLOGY
Two Representatives also offered resolutions of apology for slavery in Tennessee. Rep. Brenda Gilmore (D-Nashville) sponsored HJR 7 (view here), "A RESOLUTION expressing profound regret for the enslavement and racial segregation of African-Americans."

This Resolution was entirely unworthy of the General Assembly's time. Apart from the disputable "facts" listed in its wording, the Resolution asked the Assembly in the name of all Tennesseans to apologize for something for which noone alive is responsible. The Tennessee League of the South opposed the Resolution and offered legitimate, factual evidence and argument to the House committee members who were hearing it. The sponsor withdrew the bill. (view TN LS response here)

COW SHARES
Rep. Frank Niceley (R-Strawberry Plains) sponsored HB 720 (view here). There has been tremendous opposition by dairies and agri-business to legislation which would allow consumers to purchase raw (unpasturized) milk. This bill allows people to be a partial owner of an aminal and thus benefit from its milk .

The Tennessee League of the South supported HB 720, as we support every effort to improve the profitability of Tennessee farmers and the health of all Tennesseans. After passing both houses of the General Assembly, it was signed by the Governor and became Public Chapter 285 of Tennessee Code.