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Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee voted to advance the controversial permitless carry bill despite the fact the legislation could cost the state millions of dollars. https://safetennesseeproject.org/2020/05/27/permitless-carry-bill-advances-in-house/
Tennessee lawmakers returning to Nashville to resume the 2020 #tnleg session are tasked with trying to make up a $1 billion budget shortfall. https://www.newschannel5.com/news/tennessee-lawmakers-have-to-make-up-1-billion-budget-shortfall
As amended, the permitless carry legislation, carries a staggering *seven figure fiscal note*, meaning passage of the bill could cost the state MILLIONS of dollars at a time when lawmakers must make severe cuts to the budget.
http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/111/Fiscal/FM2575.pdf
http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/111/Fiscal/FM2575.pdf
Since its introduction, permitless carry has faced vocal opposition from law enforcement and firearm instructors who have made clear they believe the legislation is unnecessary, irresponsible, and dangerous. https://safetennesseeproject.org/2020/03/09/law-enforcement-and-firearms-instructors-on-permitless-carry-why-are-they-doing-this-it-makes-no-sense/
Tennessee has one of the worst gun violence problems in the nation, with firearm mortality and firearm homicide rates far outpacing the national average. https://safetennesseeproject.org/2020/02/27/2018-data-tennessee-gun-violence-remains-serious-threat-to-public-health-and-public-safety/
