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Anthony Davis — Democratic State Representative for Tennessee District 51 (official headshot)

Anthony Davis Voting Record & Scorecard | National Democrat Platform

TN Representative

District: 51 • Democrat

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Rep. Anthony Davis (D-TN-51) is tracked on the National Democrat Platform legislative scorecard. Anthony Davis represents the 51st District in the Tennessee House of Representatives.

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Lawmaker Position

HB 7005House 20231x

Strengthening School Security by Clarifying Private Schools Pre-K Through 12 Can Establish Firearm Carry Policies.

Against DEMs
This bill clarifies that private schools serving students of any grade through Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade can establish their own policies to allow the carrying of a handgun. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as this bill ensures private schools are able to establish their own policies to ensure the safety of students and teachers.
HB 7032House 20231x

Hiking Insurance Premiums by Mandating All Health Insurance Policies Provide Coverage for Mental Health Services.

Against DEMs
This bill establishes a new health insurance mandate which requires all healthcare policies offered in the state to cover and reimburse mental health services and treatment "to the same extent" as alcoholism and drug dependence. The bill also eliminates existing law that allowed certain health insurance policies to exclude or reduce certain coverages, such as psychiatric disorders, alcoholism, and drug dependence, and requires the deductibles and coinsurance factors be no less favorable than for physical illness, alcoholism, or substance abuse (previously limited to physical illness). Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as each and every health insurance mandate or price control on co-payments prevents an individual from selecting a plan with just basic or customized coverages to fit their specific needs. As a result, health insurers are forced to only offer costly plans loaded with coverages that most individuals do not need. This can result in lower-income or younger individuals choosing to purchase no insurance plan at all due to the high cost.
SB 7088House 20231x

Combatting Child and Human Trafficking by Requiring an Annual Report from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

With DEMs
This bill requires the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to report annually on child and human trafficking in the state, as well as the programs and activities of the bureau''s human trafficking unit. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as the failure of the Federal government to properly secure our nations border has led to a flood of cases of human trafficking. This measure helps ensure the state is taking all actions in its power to combat the tragedy of human trafficking.
HB 1039House 20231x

Strengthening Election Integrity by Requiring Verification of Voter Districts Following Census Reapportionment.

Neutral
This bill requires the comptroller of the treasury to compare registered voter lists with geographic data to ensure voters are assigned to the correct federal, state, and county districts. This must be done every 10 years after each Census reapportionment. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as ensuring accurate voting districts is critical to ensuring free and fair elections, an essential component of democracy under our nation''s constitutional republic.
HB 1060House 20231x

Strengthening the Integrity of the Unemployment Insurance System and Reducing Fraud through Increased Work Search Requirements and a New Employer Reporting Portal.

Neutral
This bill increases work search requirements for recipients to remain eligible for unemployment insurance. Under existing law, recipients were required to make contact with 3 employers or access career center services to be eligible for benefits. This bill requires at least 4 "work search activities" each week. In addition to submitting resumes and interviewing for jobs, this can include completing an approved skills assessment, a civil service exam, attending a job fair, or other activities designed to help a recipient gain employment. The bill also requires the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to develop a portal for employers to report recipients who fail to appear for a scheduled job interview and provides that failing to appear for a scheduled job interview makes a recipient ineligible for benefits that week. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as combatting fraud within the state''s unemployment insurance system is critical to maintaining low payroll taxes for businesses which are forced to pay into the system. While unemployment insurance should not be carried out by government - rather, a system should be established whereby individuals and companies can purchase into a program on the private marketplace - lawmakers have a duty to maintain the integrity of the system.
HB 1189House 20231x

Protecting Firearm Manufacturers and Retailers from Frivolous Litigation by Restricting Civil Litigation.

Neutral
This bill provides firearms manufacturers and retailers immunity from most civil liability, except in certain cases such as those relating to product defects. The bill is in response to measures being introduced across the nation which hold firearm manufacturers liable for criminal actions taken by consumers of their products. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as James Madison and our nation''s other founding fathers understood that the right to keep and bear arms is a crucial individual liberty and protects the citizenry against a tyrannical government. This measure helps protect the Second Amendment by ensuring firearm manufacturers and retailers are not driven out of business through costly frivolous litigation.
HB 1281House 20231x

Growing Government Central Planning by Forcing Taxpayers to Pay Off the Student Loan Debt of Physicians in "Health Resource Shortage Areas".

Neutral
This bill, the "Family Medicine Student Loan Repayment Grant Program" authorizes the Department of Health to cover up to $200,000 of student loan debt for family medicine physicians who agree to practice in a "health shortage area" for at least 5 years following their residency training. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as the free market - not central planning by government bureaucrats - is the best mechanism to determine the need and distribution of physician across the state. Taxpayers in urban areas should not be forced to subsidize the amenities of individuals who choose to locate in rural or other portions of the state where doctors are not as accessible.
HB 1309House 20231x

Driving Up Life Insurance Premiums by Prohibiting Insurers from Requesting Genetic Data or Testing as a Condition of Coverage.

Neutral
This bill prohibits life insurance companies from requesting that policy applicants or existing customers provide genetic data or take a genetic test as a condition of receiving or continuing coverage. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as there may be a role for government to require a disclosure or certain protections for existing policy holders, however, there is certainly no role for government to impose a blanket ban on the consideration of genetic data for future policy offerings. Such government interference in the marketplace limits the ability of insurers to accurately assess and price risk, which ultimately drives up life insurance premiums.
HB 1342House 20231x

Protecting Workers from Intimidation by Union Bosses by Making the "Secret Ballot" a Requirement for Companies to Receive State Economic Development Incentives.

Neutral
This bill is designed to weaken the power of labor unions by establishing a new workplace requirement for any company or employer to receive an economic development incentive from the state. Under the bill, employers may not grant recognition rights to a union which basis was established under a "card check" system, and instead requires decisions on unionization be decided by secret ballot. The card check system provides an opportunity for union leadership to pressure employees into union membership. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as all employees should have the "right to work" without being forced join a labor union. The secret ballot method helps protect employees from harassment by union bosses and generally helps weaken labor union power. While lawmakers should eliminate the Department of Economic Development - which solely promotes cronyism through government central planning - the bill serves as a strong step in the right direction in advancing the "right to work".
HB 1479House 20231x

Safeguarding Taxpayers Investments from Run-Away Inflation by Authorizing the State Treasurer to Buy and Sell Gold and Other Precious Metals.

Neutral
This bill authorizes the state treasurer to purchase and sell gold and other precious metal bullion and coins. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as this measure helps ensure taxpayers are diversified and protected in the event of extreme inflation or a hyper-inflation scenario. This is especially critical considering the reckless policies of the Federal Reserve such as quantitative easing.
HB 1545House 20231x

Fueling Out-of-Control Spending Through a $56.2 Billion Budget (6.5% Increase) with Countless Provisions that Further Grow the Size and Scope of Government.

Neutral
This bill, the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget, represents a 6.5% increase over the prior year''s budget. Some of the major new and increased spending initiatives within the bill include $2.7 billion in higher education subsidies, $350 million for Memphis sports facilities, $200 million for a performing arts center, $340 million in FastTrack economic development, and $288 million for additional government parks and nature areas. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as the budget is chock-full of wasteful and unnecessary spending initiatives (as mentioned above) which directly violate limited government principles and far exceed the basic and necessary functions of government. For example, instead of forcing taxpayers to further subsidize things like the career paths of select individuals and woke college campuses, lawmakers could have made the state much more economically competitive by lowering the corporate tax rate. The state must pursue every available avenue to reign in its out-of-control spending, as, when coupled with the over $185 trillion federal liabilities, represents the greatest existential threat facing this country.
HB 1545 (Amd. 12)House 20231x

Fueling Out-of-Control Spending by Adding $10 Million for Infrastructure and Job Training Grants (Which Benefit Only Select Companies) in the Appropriations Bill.

Neutral
The Mitchell amendment #12 to the appropriations bill. The amendment adds language appropriating $10 million to the Department of Economic and Community Development for "FastTrack Infrastructure and Jobs Training program" grants. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as this and nearly every other initiative of the Department of Economic and Community Development - an agency which should be eliminated - enriches select entities (oftentimes Woke Corporations) at the expense of everyday Tennesseans. The state must pursue every available avenue to reign in its out-of-control spending, as, when coupled with the over $185 trillion federal liabilities, represents the greatest existential threat facing this country.
HB 1545 (Amd. 6)House 20231x

Protecting Taxpayers by Blocking a Politicized Amendment to Expand the Medicaid Welfare Program to Cover "Victims of Gun Violence".

Neutral
The Powell amendment #6 to the appropriations bill. This motion blocks the amendment, which adds language appropriating an unspecified amount to the Department of Finance and Administration to provide a grant to the Bureau of TennCare (Medicaid) "to be used to expand TennCare Medicaid to offset Medicaid expenses for victims of gun violence." Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as this politicized measure seeks to further grow an already out-of-control welfare program that accounts for 20% of the entire state budget. James Madison and our nation''s other founding fathers understood that the right to keep and bear arms is a crucial individual liberty and protects the citizenry against a tyrannical government.
HB 1561House 20231x

Strengthening Property Rights by Restricting the Use of Eminent Domain to Seize Property in Sumner County.

Neutral
This bill prohibits the use of eminent domain to seize property in Sumner County for "parks, trails, paths, or greenways for walking, running, hiking, bicycling, or equestrian use" unless the land "is parallel to, runs directly along the length of, and extends in the same direction as a highway, road, or street." The bill requires a 2/3 vote by the Sumner County legislature to take effect. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as this bill strengthens property rights and restricts the ability of officials to take property through eminent domain. Eminent domain should only be utilized as a measure of last resort and for cases of significant general societal benefit.
HB 252House 20231x

Strengthening Individual Liberties and Parental Rights by Removing Immunization Mandates for Homeschooled Students.

Neutral
This bill eliminates a provision of existing state law which subjected homeschooled students to the same vaccination requirements as students attending public schools. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as this measure helps strengthen individual liberties by ensuring the parents of homeschooled children - who do not interact with large groups of other children at traditional schools - are free to make their own medical decisions.
HB 254House 20231x

Hiking Tax Burdens on Tennesseans by Further Expanding a Welfare Program Which Reimburses Property Taxes to Certain Homeowners.

Neutral
This bill further expands a program which provides property tax reimbursements to homeowners who are low-income and age 65 and older or disabled. Under existing law, the value limit for which the subsidies are calculated is $27,000 ($31,700 with the inflation adjustment). This bill increases the value limit to $40,000. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as this bill further grows one of Tennessee''s many welfare spending programs. The state must pursue every available avenue to reign in its out-of-control spending, as, when coupled with the over $185 trillion federal liabilities, represents the greatest existential threat facing this country.
HB 322House 20231x

Strengthening School Security by Establishing Additional Safety Measures Designed to Protect Students and Teachers.

Neutral
This bill establishes multiple new school safety and security measures, such as annual safety drills, requiring all schools'' exterior doors remain locked and security hardware requirements for newly built and remodeled schools. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as rather than disarming law-abiding individuals defenseless through pointless "gun control" mandates, this bill helps effectively protect children and school employees.
HB 355House 20231x

Hiking Health Insurance Premiums by Mandating Policies Provide Additional Mammogram Diagnostic and Supplemental Screenings Without any Co-Pay or Deductible.

Neutral
This bill establishes a new health insurance mandate concerning mammograms which requires insurers to cover additional diagnostic imaging and supplemental breast screening services without any co-pay or cost-sharing by the patient. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as each and every health insurance mandate or price control on co-payments prevents an individual from selecting a plan with just basic or customized coverages to fit their specific needs. As a result, health insurers are forced to only offer costly plans loaded with coverages that most individuals do not need. This can result in lower-income or younger individuals choosing to purchase no insurance plan at all due to the high cost.
HB 394House 20231x

Reducing Federal Regulatory Barriers in the Meat Packing Industry by Authorizing the Creation of a State Meat Inspection Program to Processing.

Neutral
This bill directs the commissioner of agriculture to establish a state meat inspection program in Tennessee. The bill is in response to a shortage of federally inspected slaughterhouses in the state which imposes significant delays and costs across the meat packing industry. The bill requires the state inspection requirements to be at least equal to those imposed by federal meat inspection law. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as this bill reduces business and consumer costs by helping alleviate regulatory burdens.
HB 482House 20231x

Strengthening Public Safety by Enhancing Penalties for Damage or Disruption of Critical Infrastructure.

Neutral
This bill increases the penalty for critical infrastructure vandalism in which the damage is at least $1,000 from a Class E felony (1-6 years in prison) to a Class C felony (3-15 years in prison). The bill also classifies the destruction of a farm as critical infrastructure vandalism. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as protecting property rights and ensuring public safety serve as essential components of government. This bill is necessary considering the actions being taken by radical environmental and social activists to damage or disrupt critical infrastructure such as pipelines and transportation.
HB 5House 20231x

Reducing Crime and Strengthening Public Safety by Imposing Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Certain Crimes.

Neutral
This bill requires a sentence of at least 25-40 years for offenders convicted of especially aggravated kidnapping or aggravated rape, and 12-20 years for rape. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as ensuring public safety serves as an essential component of government. Unfortunately, this bill is especially necessary due to the many so-called criminal justice "reforms" which have led to skyrocketing crime rates and are being advanced in state legislatures by George Soros and other left-leaning Billionaires through their funding of liberal - and even some conservative - advocacy organizations.
HB 7073House 20231x

Strengthening Public Safety by Requiring Courts to Imposes Blended Sentences (Increased Penalties) on Juvenile Offenders who Commit Violent Crimes.

Neutral
This bill requires courts to impose "blended sentences" on juvenile offenders who commit violent crimes such as murder, rape, kidnapping, and carjacking. In cases where the crime would be considered a class A felony if committed by an adult, the juvenile must be held in a secure Department of Children''s Services Facility through age 19. After that time, they must serve an additional 4 years (until they are 24) in an adult prison. The bill also directs a juvenile to be sent directly to adult court if they committed a first- or second-degree murder and are at least 16 years of age. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as protecting property rights and ensuring public safety serve as essential components of government. Unfortunately, this bill is especially necessary due to many so-called criminal justice "reforms" which have led to skyrocketing crime rates and are being advanced in state legislatures by radical-left billionaires through their funding of advocacy organizations on both sides of the political aisle."
HB 774House 20231x

Expanding Employment Opportunities by Prohibiting Local Governments from Imposing Wage or Benefit Mandates on Private Employers.

Neutral
This bill, known as the "Protecting Tennessee Businesses and Workers Act," prevents local governments from imposing any additional labor mandates or regulations on private employers which exceed what is already imposed under state or federal law. Examples include paid leave, healthcare or scheduling mandates. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as businesses are already significantly financially burdened by a litany of federal and state mandates. While some may argue this bill undermines "local control", our founding fathers only recognized three entities within the U.S. Constitution - federal government, state government, and the individual. It is not the role for any level of government to unduly infringe the rights of individuals and interfere in private contracting arrangements.
HB 883 (Amd. 7)House 20231x

Blocking an Amendment Which Expands Abortion to Include Cases of Medical Emergency, Rape, or Incest and Reduces the Penalty for Criminal Abortion.

Neutral
The Johnson amendment #7 to a bill relating to abortion. This motion blocks the amendment, which expands abortion to include cases of medical emergency, rape, or incest. The amendment also reduces the penalty for criminal abortion to a class A misdemeanor. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as this motion helps protect the lives of unborn children who through no fault of their own may be a result of rape or incest. All abortions are tragedies and every child deserves the right to life.
HB 946House 20231x

Protecting Tennesseans from Higher Utility Costs by Ensuring Natural Gas is Designated as a "Clean Energy" if a Locality Imposes an Energy Mandate on a Public Utility.

Neutral
This bill requires localities to classify natural gas, biomass and industrial byproduct technologies as "clean energy" if a locality imposes an ordinance or mandate on a public utility requiring a "clean energy" source. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as a number of state and local governments across the country have imposed "clean energy" mandates on utility companies which unnecessarily drive up consumer costs in order to advance a politized environmental agenda. While some may argue this bill undermines "local control", our founding fathers only recognized three entities within the U.S. Constitution - federal government, state government, and the individual. It is not the role for any level of government to unduly infringe the rights of individuals, therefore making preemption measures, such as this bill, necessary.
HJR 80House 20231x

Urging the Tennessee Attorney General to Evaluate and Challenge Federal Actions that Infringe on Second Amendment Rights.

Neutral
This resolution urges the Tennessee attorney general to evaluate any federal statute, regulation, or executive order that may infringe on the Second Amendment right to bear arms, and to challenge any that do. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as James Madison and our nation''s other founding fathers understood that the right to keep and bear arms is a crucial individual liberty and protects the citizenry against a tyrannical government. This measure provides an additional layer of protection against federal actions designed to infringe Second Amendment rights.
HJR 81House 20231x

Amending the Constitution to Protect Tennesseans from Reenactment of a State Real or Personal Property Tax.

Neutral
This resolution amends the state''s Constitution to prohibit the legislature from enacting a state real or personal state property tax, while retaining the authority of localities to do so. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as this amendment protects against future reenactment of a state property tax, which was repealed in 1949. This measure protects property owners while providing regulatory certainty to attract investment and improve the state''s business climate and growth.
HJR 94House 20231x

Expanding the Rights of Crime Victims by Proposing an Amendment to the State Constitution.

Neutral
This resolution amends the state''s Constitution to expand the rights guaranteed to crime victims. Under the amendment, victims are provided "13 rights" ranging from the right to be present and heard at all public criminal proceedings to the right to have the safety of the victim considered before any parole or post-judgement hearing. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as ensuring public safety and providing justice to victims of crime serve as essential components of government. Unfortunately, this amendment is especially necessary due to many so-called criminal justice "reforms" which have led to skyrocketing crime rates and are being advanced in state legislatures by radical-left billionaires through their funding of advocacy organizations on both sides of the political aisle.
SB 1House 20231x

Protecting Children Under 18 from Sex-Reassignment Surgeries and Prescriptions with Irreversible Implications Until they are Old Enough to Consent.

Neutral
This bill prohibits children under 18 years of age from receiving sex-reassignment procedures or puberty blockers until they reach the age of consent. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as it is a role of government to protect children from abuse and physical harm. Irreversible decisions such as sex-reassignments should not be made until an individual reaches the age of consent.
SB 102House 20231x

Protecting School Teachers and Employees from Politicized "Implicit Bias Training" Mandates by Ensuring they Have the Right to Opt-Out Without Facing Disciplinary Actions.

Neutral
This bill prohibits school districts and public charter schools from forcing teachers and employees to undergo "implicit bias" training as a requirement for work or licensure. The bill ensures employees may opt-out of such trainings without facing any disciplinary actions. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as "implicit bias trainings" primarily serve as a political indoctrination tool and divert teachers away from the classroom and other important trainings. Additionally, these wasteful trainings impose unnecessary costs onto taxpayers, while enriching providers of these services.
SB 1059House 20231x

Protecting K-12 Students from Pornographic Content by Criminalizing the Sale or Distribution of Obscene Materials to Public Schools.

Neutral
This bill prohibits book publishers, distributors, and merchants from selling or distributing "obscene matter" to any public school. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as children - especially without the knowledge of their parents - should not be exposed to obscene material at school.
SB 1111House 20231x

Strengthening Individual Liberties and Parental Rights by Requiring Parental Consent to Administer Vaccinations to Minors.

Neutral
This bill, known as the "Mature Minor Doctrine Clarification Act," prohibits healthcare providers from administering a vaccination to a minor without parental consent. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as strong parental rights is a critical element of a free society. It is the role of parents - not government bureaucrats - to evaluate the risks and benefits of providing their child a vaccination.
SB 1147House 20231x

Protecting Private Property Rights by Prohibiting Adoption of the United Nations Politicized Climate Change Agenda.

Neutral
This bill prohibits state and local governments from adopting United Nations policy recommendations that "deliberately or inadvertently infringe or restrict private property rights without due process." This includes U.N. sustainable development and net-zero emissions programs. Additionally, state and local governments may not fund or contract with any non-governmental organizations enlisted by the UN which advance such agendas. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as this bill protects American private property rights against the politicized agendas of foreign entities which if implemented would have dire consequences on economic and business growth.
SB 12House 20231x

Improving Educational Outcomes by Making More Students Eligible for School Choice Under the Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program.

Neutral
This bill makes more students eligible for the Tennessee Education Savings Account (ESA) Pilot Program by expanding the program to cover Hamilton County (previously just Shelby and Davidson counties). Under the bill, school districts now only need to have 5 schools (previously 10) which are within the bottom 10% worst performing in the state. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as this bill improves educational outcomes for all students by fostering competition and a market in education, which encourages schools to provide the best education so they can attract parents to enroll their child and receive the associated funding.
SB 1221House 20231x

Reducing Teacher Shortages by Authorizing the Issuance of Temporary Teaching Permits to Educators Who Have Met Certain Coursework Requirements.

Neutral
This bill allows the commissioner of education to issue a temporary teaching permit to an individual who has met certain coursework and examination requirements. The bill applies to cases where a public school district or charter school is unable to hire a teacher with the necessary license. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as this bill helps reduce teacher shortages by providing licensing flexibility for schools to fill vacant teacher positions.
SB 1224House 20231x

Combatting Crime and Improving Public Safety by Providing Judges Greater Authority to Issue Consecutive Sentences for Multiple Offenses.

Neutral
This bill allows courts to sentence defendants to consecutive sentences (as opposed to concurrent) in certain cases. Examples include if a defendant is convicted of multiple offenses involving more than one victim and if doing so would be "in the interest of justice." Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as protecting property rights and ensuring public safety serve as essential components of government. Unfortunately, this bill is especially necessary due to many so-called criminal justice "reforms" which have led to skyrocketing crime rates and are being advanced in state legislatures by radical-left billionaires through their funding of advocacy organizations on both sides of the political aisle.
SB 1237House 20231x

Ensuring Fair Competition within the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association by Prohibiting Biological Males Enrolled in Private Schools from Competing in Female Competitions.

Neutral
This bill requires that for athletic events where Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association membership is required, private school students may only compete on the team of their biological sex based on reproductive biology and genetic make-up. However, females are allowed to compete in a male sport if their school does not offer a female team in that sport. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as this measure protects the competitiveness of women''s sports by ensuring females are not forced to compete against biological men. This requirement represents one of many restrictions (including height, weight, and age requirements) to ensure fair competition between schools competing across the state.
SB 1275House 20231x

Hiking Health Insurance Premiums by Imposing New Coverage Mandates for Medical Laboratory Services.

Neutral
This bill establishes a new health insurance mandate which requires all healthcare policies offered in the state to allow any licensed medical laboratory to be a participating provider under the same terms and conditions as any other medical laboratory. Under the bill, insurers also may not prohibit individuals from selecting the participating laboratory of their choice, and must apply the same deductible, coinsurance, or copayment for an employee group to all laboratory services. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as this mandate infringes the right to contract and imposes significant additional costs onto insurers by weakening the ability for insurers to negotiate prices with medical laboratories. These costs are then passed onto all consumers through higher health insurance premiums.
SB 1289House 20231x

Combatting Government Overreach by Preventing Localities from Prohibiting or Imposing Additional Regulations on Battery-Charged Security Fences.

Neutral
This bill prohibits localities from imposing bans or additional restrictions on property owners who choose to install battery-charged security fences. Under the bill, localities may not prohibit the installation or usage of battery-charged security fences, require an additional permit or fee to install or use a battery-charged security fence (above an alarm system permit), or impose "installation or operational requirements" that conflict with state requirements. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as this measure protects against local government overreach. While some may argue this bill undermines "local control", our founding fathers only recognized three entities within the U.S. Constitution - federal government, state government, and the individual. It is not the role for any level of government to unduly infringe the rights of individuals, therefore making preemption measures, such as this bill, necessary.
SB 1440House 20231x

Reducing Frivolous Litigation Under State Non-Discrimination Law by Clarifying the Definition of "Sex" as One''s Biological Sex at Birth.

Neutral
This bill establishes a legal definition of "sex" for use in statutes and state code. The bill defines "sex" as a "person''s immutable biological sex as determined by anatomy and genetics existing at the time of birth". The bill is in response to questions surrounding consideration of "gender expression" and "gender identity" in cases of anti-discrimination law covering public accommodations and scholastic sports. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as all individuals - regardless of their sexual identity - should be treated with respect and have the same freedoms, rights and opportunities under the law. Additionally, individuals within the private sector should be free to exercise their Constitutional rights, including freedom of association, freedom of speech and religious freedom. This bill helps ensure individuals can exercise their Constitutional rights while being protected from frivolous litigation.
SB 1443House 20231x

Strengthening the Integrity of the Public Education System by Prohibiting Discussion of Sensitive Issues Surrounding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity without Parental Consent.

Neutral
This bill requires school districts to obtain parental consent in order for a student to receive instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity curriculum. Permission is also required to participate in a "survey, analysis, or evaluation" or join a club or organization. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as strong parental rights in their child''s education is a critical element of a free society. This measure ensures children are not subjected to sensitive topics without the consent of parents.
SB 172House 20231x

Strengthening Individual Liberties by Authorizing Adults to Carry Pocket Knives on School Grounds When Visiting the Property to Vote.

Neutral
This bill provides an exception to the prohibition on concealed weapons on school property to allow an adult, who is not a student and is only on the property to vote, to carry a concealed pocket knife. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as this bill slightly expands individual liberties and the ability of individuals to defend themselves.
SB 276House 20231x

Forcing Taxpayers to Provide Excessive Paid Leave Benefits to Certain State Employees.

Neutral
This bill provides staff who work within the executive or judicial branch of government with 6 weeks of paid family leave following the birth or adoption of a child. The bill also provides the staff with an additional 6 weeks of unpaid leave, with the 12 weeks being in addition to all other sick, annual, and other leave benefits provided to state employees. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as these generous leave benefits exceed what is provided to most private-sector employees. Additionally, such benefits are unneeded to attract staff to executive and judicial branch roles, as such positions are highly sought after due to the experience, connections and influence that is received - additional benefits that typically propel staff to distinguished careers.
SB 281 (Amd. #1)House 20231x

Strengthening the "Right to Work" by No Longer Forcing Government to Serve as a Dues Collector for Teacher Unions.

Neutral
This amendment #2 is on a bill relating to teacher salary increases. This amendment prohibits union dues from being deducted from a paycheck of a school district employee. Instead, employees who wish to be associated with a union will make their due payment directly to their union. This measure will likely weaken union influence and membership. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as it is not the role of taxpayers and the state to serve as a dues collector for unions. Public sector collective bargaining unnecessarily hikes taxpayer costs while making it harder to reward top-performing employees and dismiss poor-performing employees. All employees should have the "right to work" without being forced to join a labor union.
SB 3House 20231x

Protecting Minors from Sexual Content by Ensuring Drag Shows and Other Adult Entertainment is Not Performed in Public Places Viewable to Minors.

Neutral
This bill prohibits drag shows and other "adult cabaret entertainment" on public property or in a location where it may be viewed by a minor. The bill also prohibits localities from adopting any conflicting ordinance or regulation. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as any performances featuring sexual or adult-oriented content should not be publicly displayed and visible to minors.
SB 394House 20231x

Advancing Government Overreach through the Creation of a Committee to Propose New Regulations and Licensing Mandates on Doulas.

Neutral
This bill creates an advisory committee to propose the creation of additional regulations and occupational licensure requirements for individuals providing doula services. The committee is also directed to study providing doula services to welfare recipients under TennCare and recommend reimbursement rates for providers of the service. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as further government mandates and regulations merely restrict competition and drive-up costs for receiving doula services. Additionally, the state''s Medicaid welfare program already costs taxpayers over $14 billion annually - or 20% of the entire state budget. The state must pursue every available avenue to reign in its out-of-control spending, as, when coupled with the over $185 trillion federal liabilities, represents the greatest existential threat facing this country.
SB 439House 20231x

Growing the Surveillance State by Allowing Law Enforcement to Bypass the Department of Transportation and Install License Plate Readers Without DOT Authorization.

Neutral
This bill authorizes law enforcement agencies and companies that manufacture license plate readers (LPRs) and other surveillance systems to install the equipment without obtaining the authorization of the Department of Transportation (DOT). The bill is in response to certain restrictions that have been imposed by the DOT. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as while the equipment may not be utilized to issue traffic citations, this measure presents serious civil liberty concerns over the warrantless surveillance and tracking of individuals.
SB 443House 20231x

Reducing a Barrier to School Choice by Ensuring Home School Students Have Equal Access to Extracurricular Activities.

Neutral
This bill, known as the "Access and Opportunity Act," requires home school and transfer students to be provided the same access as children enrolled in public schools to extracurricular activities, programs and events within school districts. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as this bill strengthens school choice by removing a barrier which may have dissuaded families from choosing to homeschool their children.
SB 466House 20231x

Protecting Schools and Teachers from Civil Liability and Punishment for Refusing to Use a Student''s "Preferred Pronoun" which is Inconsistent with their Biological Sex.

Neutral
This bill protects public schools and their employees from civil liability and any adverse employment actions in the event an employee fails to address a student by their preferred pronoun if the pronoun is not consistent with the student''s biological sex. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as this measure protects taxpayers and school employees from frivolous litigation while also strengthening the free speech rights of school employees.
SB 515House 20231x

Strengthening Public Safety by Authorizing Retired Law Enforcement Officers to Carry a Concealed Firearm on University Campuses.

Neutral
This bill expands the list of individuals who are authorized to carry a concealed firearm on the campuses of public institutions of higher education. Under the bill, retired law enforcement officers with enhanced concealed carry licenses, have served at least 20 years, and are employed part-time by the university are now authorized to carry a concealed firearm. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position as disarming individuals through pointless "gun control" measures merely make law-abiding citizens targets to criminals who do not abide by the law. And while all law-abiding individuals should be permitted to exercise their Second Amendment rights and defend themselves on university campuses, this bill serves as a step in the right direction.
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