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Legislative Update: Week Ending 4-1-2021
There was more positive news from the hill this week as some of the bills in our legislative agenda moved through important committees. HB1114, the Childcare authorization bill, passed the House Finance subcommittee and is
Read More »Legislative Update: Week Ending 3-26-2021
There was considerable activity this week at the legislature on bills in our legislative agenda. The 401(k) bill (which puts into law the $50 match on your 401(k) benefit) passed the House State Committee and will
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Legislative Update Week Ending 3-19-2021
This week forward movement continued for TSEA initiated bills affecting state employees. House Sponsor Rep. Gary Hicks moved HB1016, 401(k)-match bill unanimously out of the House Public Service and Employees Subcommittee on Tuesday. This bill
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U of M President Rudd to step down in 2022
The University of Memphis today announced President M. David Rudd will step down in May 2022. TSEA has enjoyed a positive working relationship with President Rudd since he became President of the University in
Read More »Legislative Update Week Ending 3-5-2021
Our Burden of Proof bill (SB0361/HB0954) is on calendar Tuesday morning in the Senate State and Local Government committee. This is a very important development for state employees. What is our Burden of Proof bill
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In Memorium: Ernest Tisdale
It is with a great deal of sadness that we inform our members and fellow state employees of the passing of former TSEA Board Member, Ernest Tisdale. Ernest was a beloved board member and
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Voluntary Separation Program Update
Staff ReportToday DOHR emailed state employees some timeline information about the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) program approved in last year’s budget. There was also communication with state legislators regarding the $50 million budgeted for
Read More »Legislative Update: Week Ending 2-26-2021
This week legislators remained focused on the departmental budget presentations moving through the committee system; therefore, none of our TSEA legislation or bills to watch were heard in committees this week. TSEA continues to
Read More »Legislative Update: Week Ending 2-19-2021
Hazardous weather and travel conditions in Middle and West Tennessee, including freezing rain, ice and snowfall, shut down the Tennessee General Assembly this week. The legislature will reconvene next week. Committees and Bills we are watching next
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Important TSEA Calendar updates
The TSEA Board of Directors, during their February 12 meeting, voted on a few calendar changes. The deadlines for submitting Constitution, Bylaws, and Resolution proposals, as well as the CBR Committee meeting and April
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