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Department seeks public comments on use of fire sprinklers in residences

November 12, 2009 | Print This Post

 

Public input would be for analysis, report to General Assembly

ressprinklerNashville – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is seeking written public comments relating to the cost and effectiveness of sprinkler equipment in one-family and two-family dwellings in areas where residential sprinklers are in use.

In conjunction with its administrative role implementing Governor Phil Bredesen’s Future Clean Energy Act of 2009 and at the direction of the General Assembly, the Department is conducting an analysis regarding the cost and effectiveness of sprinkler equipment in one-family and two-family dwellings in areas where residential sprinklers are in use and will report the results of such analysis to the General Assembly on or before May 1, 2010.

In accordance with Chapter 529 of the Public Acts of 2009, the Department is specifically requesting written input from any interested parties. «Read the rest of this article»

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Voter empowerment measures on calendar for House Sub-committee

By Turner McCullough Jr. | March 24, 2009 | Print This Post

 

tn-state-capitolThe House subcommittee on State and Local Government ELection Calendar will meet today at 1 p.m.

Citizens may contact the sub-committee members at the toll-free phone number listed, to urge their support for favorable legislation and opposition to anti-voter empowerment bills noted below. All legislators may be reached at 1-800-449-8366, then enter the extension of their office phone number listed below. «Read the rest of this article»

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State Senate 1st day legislation bin fills up, awaits committee assignments

By Turner McCullough Jr. | February 3, 2009 | Print This Post

 
Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey calls 106th TN Senate into session

Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey calls Senate into session

When the 106th Tennessee General Assembly convened January 13th, along with administering oaths of office and electing Senatorial and House officers, the Tennessee General Assembly also filed a slate of legislative bills for this session. These bills represent the initial onslaught of favored governmental proposals expected be to placed before the now GOP-dominated legislature.

Here is summary listing details of some of the introduced legislation: «Read the rest of this article»

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