Amended bill barring local governments from pursuing 'guaranteed income programs' passes TN Senate

Bill bans local government guaranteed income plans in Tennessee

(The Center Square) – Local governments would be banned from participating in guaranteed income programs if a bill passed by the Senate in Tennessee becomes law.

Amended bill barring local governments from pursuing 'guaranteed income programs' passes TN Senate

The bill originally would have required attorneys to consult with local officials about their duties regarding how they should apply and enforce laws.

Bill Bans Local Government Guaranteed Income Plans In Tennessee

Image Credit: TN General Assembly The Center Square [By Kim Jarrett] – Local governments would be banned from participating in guaranteed income programs if a bill passed by the Senate in Tennessee becomes law. Its fate in the House of Representatives is uncertain. Senate Bill 351 was changed by an amendment to address the programs. The House has yet to hear the bill in the Cities and Counties Subcommittee. Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Memphis, sponsor…