Nashville, TN - From capitol hill, State Senator Shane Reeves shared updates on a productive session in the 114th Tennessee General Assembly. Six bills championed by Reeves successfully passed the Senate floor, signaling progress on key issues for the state.

Among the notable legislation:

• SB 1063: Ensures healthcare providers notify patients within seven days if additional information is requested from their health insurance for prior authorization.

• SB 886: Exempts certain real estate brokers licensed before 2005 from additional classroom certification requirements for license reissuance.

  

• SB 429: Establishes a Class B misdemeanor for knowingly pointing a laser pointer at a motor vehicle driver.

• SB 556: Limits the public utility commission's regulatory authority over broadband access and VoIP services.

• SB 518: Allows utility systems to borrow funds based on expected revenue for emergency cash flow, with oversight and repayment deadlines.

In committee work, the Energy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee approved the Tourism Budget, reflecting the growth of this vital industry. Additionally, SB 527 was passed, safeguarding farmers' access to safe pesticide products and affirming the EPA's authority over pesticide labeling.

Senator Reeves expressed gratitude to constituents who visited his office, emphasizing his commitment to engaging with District 14 residents. He encouraged anyone with questions or concerns to reach out at (615)-741-1066 or visit him in Nashville.

On the last Friday of each month that the General Assembly is in session, WGNS invites all Rutherford County state senators and representatives to be on the radio and update constituents to their work for this community. The next broadcast is Friday morning, March 28, 2025 from 8:15-9:00AM. In addition to being "live" on all WGNS' broadcast channels (FM 100.5, FM 101.9, and AM 1450), this program will be podcast on the WGNS' news site: http://wgnsradio.com. It will also be posted worldwide on the five major podcast sites (Spotify, Apple, YouTube, iHeart, and Amazon.