Republican Governor Bill Lee also called the special session to pass bills related to recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. Those bills also passed.

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Tennessee Senate passes Helene recovery bills, immigration bill on 3rd day of special session

Republican state legislators grilled hurricane recovery officials who requested more money to finish recovery work related to hurricanes Florence and Matthew, as Helene recovery costs also start to add up.

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The bills created recovery funds for counties impacted by Hurricane Helene, authorized payments for property owners and implemented new immigration policies.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Three bills related to disaster relief funding for East Tennessee counties torn apart by Hurricane Helene in November are set to receive their final vote on the floor of the Tennessee House of Representatives Wednesday night. House Bills 6002, 6003, and 6007 will see their final votes in one chamber of the Tennessee General Assembly starting at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29. According to the Tennessee Capitol website, these…

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Hurricane Helene disaster relief bills set for final House floor vote Wednesday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The state House passed four pieces of legislation tied to relief for victims of Hurricane Helene. On Wednesday evening, members of the House convened to discuss relief for victims of Hurricane Helene. Rep. Bo Mitchell (D-Nashville) expressed frustration about what he called a delay in the disbursal of funds. 
	
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House passes bills tied to Hurricane Helene relief

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee General Assembly passed bills related to Hurricane Helene relief on Wednesday night. The state House passed the bills after they were approved by the Senate earlier Wednesday. State representatives from across Northeast Tennessee stood by the podium as the bills were discussed and voted on. 
	
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Tennessee General Assembly passes Helene recovery bills

WATAUGA — The Board of County Commissioner received a Helene recovery update at its most recent meeting.

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NASHVILLE – During the Tennessee General Assembly’s special session, State Senator Rusty Crowe (R-Johnson City) successfully passed legislation (https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB6007&GA=114) today through the Senate State and Local Committee and the Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee to provide property tax relief for victims of Hurricane Helene in Northeast Tennessee. The bill will provide crucial financ…

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The House is expected to vote on these bills before the end of the week.

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TN special session: Senate passes immigration, disaster relief bills

In total, seven bills were passed during the Tennessee General Assembly Special Session.Included in that, is more than $400 million dollars in Helene recovery f

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Tennessee special session ends with 7 bills passed; More than $400 million toward Helene

Helene recovery remains a top priority for Tennessee state lawmakers during the special legislative session,...

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Special session comes to an end in TN after supporting Trump's immigration goals, creating universal school voucher program

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