Tennessee: School Security Bills Scheduled for Consideration Tomorrow

 

Tennessee: School Security Bills Scheduled for Consideration Tomorrow  Tomorrow, House Bill 6, sponsored by state Representative Eric Watson (R-22), is scheduled to be considered by the state House Civil Justice Committee. The companion to HB 6, Senate Bill 570, is expected to be heard in the Senate Education Committee tomorrow as well. HB 6/SB 570 would allow educational professionals who are licensed to carry a concealed firearm, and also meet other requirements, to carry a concealed firearm on school grounds. If the licensed teacher has the permission of the superintendent, undergoes additional training and uses frangible ammunition, HB 6/SB 570 would allow them to carry a firearm in order to further protect the children they take care of every day. We trust teachers with the well-being and education of our children. House Bill 6 and Senate Bill 570 would provide school faculty members and administrators, who choose to do so, the ability to effectively defend themselves and the children they teach against any threat. Please contact members of the House Civil Justice Committee TODAY and respectfully urge their support for House Bill 6. Also, please contact members of the Senate Education Committee and ask them to support Senate Bill 570. Contact information for members of these committees is provided below. House Civil Justice Committee: Representative Jon Lundberg (Chairman) (615) 741-7623 Rep.jon.lundberg@capitol.tn.gov Representative Rick Womick (Vice Chairman) (615) 741-2804 Rep.rick.womick@capitol.tn.gov Representative Harry Brooks (615) 741-6879 Rep.harry.brooks@capitol.tn.gov Representative Mike Carter (615) 741-3025 Rep.mike.carter@capitol.tn.gov Representative Jim Coley (615) 741-8201 Rep.jim.coley@capitol.tn.gov Representative John DeBerry (615) 741-2239 Rep.john.deberry@capitol.tn.gov Representative Vance Dennis (615) 741-2190 Rep.vance.dennis@capitol.tn.gov Representative Andrew Farmer (615) 741-4419 Rep.andrew.farmer@capitol.tn.gov Representative Ryan Haynes (615) 741-2264 Rep.ryan.haynes@capitol.tn.gov Representative Sherry Jones (615) 741-2035 Rep.sherry.jones@capitol.tn.gov Representative Mike Stewart (615) 741-2184 Rep.mike.stewart@capitol.tn.gov Senate Education Committee: Senator Dolores Gresham (Chairman) (615) 741-2368 Sen.dolores.gresham@capitol.tn.gov Senator Reginald Tate (1st Vice-Chairman) (615) 741-2509 Sen.reginald.tate@capitol.tn.gov Senator Steven Dickerson (2nd Vice-Chairman) (615) 741-6679 Sen.steven.dickerson@capitol.tn.gov Senator Charlotte Burks (615) 741-3978 Sen.charlotte.burks@capitol.tn.gov Senator Stacey Campfield (615) 741-1766 Sen.stacey.campfield@capitol.tn.gov Senator Rusty Crowe (615) 741-2468 Sen.rusty.crowe@capitol.tn.gov Senator Todd Gardenhire (615) 741-6682 Sen.todd.gardenhire@capitol.tn.gov Senator Joey Hensley (615) 741-3100 Sen.joey.hensley@capitol.tn.gov Senator Brian Kelsey (615) 741-3036 Sen.stacey.campfield@capitol.tn.gov