In addition to being the Chairman of the House Government Operations Committee and to her Chairmanship of ALEC's Commerce Task Force, in January of 2009, Representative Lynn filed HJR108, the State Sovereignty Resolution. A resolution to affirm Tennessee's sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, 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. In June 2009, the Resolution passed overwhelmingly in the House and Senate. The Resolution also calls for a committee of conference and correspondence to be assembled of Tennessee House and Senate members. Under Rep. Lynn's leadership, the committee sent a letter to the other 49 states asking for them to join Tennessee in our push for state sovereignty by working together. Since sending the letter, many other states have filed similar resolutions. In addition, several national working groups have formed. These are forums where state legislators are working together across state lines to solve one common problem; an overbearing federal government. The workings groups are working very hard to develop legislation to turn back the tide of federal control. Rep. Lynn has filed three bills from this work: 1. Health Care - Constitutional Amendment to make certain that Tennesseans cannot be forced to purchase health care. 2. Health Care - State law to make certain that Tennesseans cannot be forced to purchase health care. 3. Cap & Trade - State law to require legislative approval prior to adoption of regulatory programs concerning greenhouse gas or motor vehicle fuel economy. In December, Rep. Lynn and Rep. Debra Maggart asked the Tennessee Attorney General to prepare to intervene should the national health care bill pass. Rep. Lynn's work has been recognized nationally by Fox News and the Wall Street Journal. She's been invited to speak at state sovereignty conferences in Nebraska and Georgia as well as many Tea Parties in Tennessee. |
BUSINESS HJR0106 Review of current occupational licensing laws and rules. HJR0107 Creates a joint committee on economic freedom. HJR0109 Anti-Card Check Resolution. HJR0722 Declares that Tennessee has a free enterprise system of government. HB0950 "Anti-menu Labeling Act” HB1916 "Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2009" HB1671 "Tennessee Business Ombudsman Act" HB1670 "Tennessee Economic Civil Rights Act" HB1672 "Tennessee Professional Licensure Reform Act" CIVIL RIGHTS HB2059 Bans an RFID as a condition of employment EDUCATION HB0947 Requires LEAs to establish virtual education program for students that are sex offenders. HB7022 "Parental Choice Scholarship Act" ENERGY HB3287 "Cap & Trade Nullification Act” HEALTH CARE HJR0704 Expresses opposition to the institution of new federal review, oversight, or preemption of state health insurance laws, the creation of a federal health insurance exchange or connector, and the creation of a federal health insurance plan (public plan) option. HJR0745 Prohibits laws or rules that would compel any person, employer, or health care provider to participate in any health care system. HB2622 "Health Care Freedom Act” HB1596 Removes the name of a vendor from health care law. ISRAEL HJR0744 Expresses Tennessee's continued support for the State of Israel. PROLIFE HB3301 "Freedom from Coercion of an Abortion Act" RELIGIOUS FREEDOM HB1598 "Religious Freedom Restoration Act” STATE SOVEREIGNTY HJR0108 Urges Congress to recognize Tennessee's sovereignty under the tenth amendment to the Constitution. TAXES HB3766 Phases out the Inheritance Tax. HJR0789 Prohibit tax on Hall income. HB0949 "Taxpayer Transparency Act" |
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