Representative David Byrd: District 71 Capitol Hill Update

Tennessee General Assembly passes legislation to mitigate effects of COVID-19 in one of the toughest budget years in state history

The second session of the 111th Tennessee General Assembly adjourned on June 19, 2020 to become a part of Tennessee history. The session began with the introduction of a spending plan by Governor Lee who laid out a bold vision for Tennessee. It focused on significant improvements in mental health, early childhood literacy, teacher pay raises, criminal justice reform, rural development, and continuing the state’s robust job growth which was unprecedented in state hi...