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TSRA Meeting /Nashville Tennessee |
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Monday night 11/23/09 we had a large theft of copper from a school construction site here in East. Taken was: 50 - 3/4" thick pipe in 20 foot lengths &
150 - 3/4" copper pipe fittings.
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The 2010 Tennessee legislative session promises to be a difficult year for lawmakers. Legislators are facing a historic budget shortfall of over $1 billion, while continuing to struggle with a shifting party landscape in an incredibly important election year. Following is a brief outline of issues that the TSRA likely will have to address in the new year. |
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Legislative Report- Bottle Bill |
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Tennessee Scrap Recyclers Association Legislative Report - Bottle Bill November 11, 2009 An ad hoc house committee to study landfill and solid waste issues met last Thursday to discuss the proposed “Bottle Bill,” SB 1404 by Jackson (D-Dickson) / HB 1167 by McDonald (D-Portland). The committee, comprised of members from the State & Local and Environment standing committees, met for informational purposes only and is not allowed to take action on a piece of legislation. The group heard testimony from four groups that presented on a number of issues surrounding the bill. |
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New Senate Commerce Chair |
Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey announced the appointment of Sen. Jack Johnson (R- College Grove) as Senate Commerce Chairman. Sen. Bo Watson (R-Hixon) was named chair of Senate Government Operations Committee to fill the vacancy created by the shuffling of committee members. |
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