Tennessee house votes to nullify federal hemp ban, 88-5

House bill 2445 (HB2445), introduced by Rep. Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby), would mandate that the state authorize the growing and production of industrial hemp within Tennessee, effectively nullifying the unconstitutional federal ban on the same.

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Missouri Seeks to Nullify Federal Wood-Burning Regs

By Josué Guerrero A bill that would prohibit state enforcement of EPA regulations on wood burning stoves is making its way through the state House. In the past year, Missouri legislators on both sides of the aisle have proposed or passed bills tackling such federal behemoths as the ban on industrial hemp, Affordable Care Act,…

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South Carolina Action Alert: Support S1164 to stop Obamacare implementation

S1164 was introduced on Mar. 26 to prevent the federal government from commandeering South Carolina officials to aid in the enforcement of Obamacare within the state. (learn more about it here) It was referred to the Judiciary Committee where it will need to pass by a majority before it can receive a vote by the…

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Minnesota Bill Would Require Warrant Before Obtaining Personal Information

A proposed Minnesota bill would prohibit gathering personal information without a warrant. If HF3173 becomes law, all government entities in the state will be required to have a judge’s search warrant “before obtaining personal identifying information on an individual” regardless of any order or protest by national authority. Minnesota Rep. John Lesch introduced the bill…

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Missouri Action Alert: Support SB819 to Nullify NSA

On January 8, the 4th Amendment Protection Act or SB819 was introduced to protect Missourians from unwarranted NSA surveillance. (learn about it here) The bill was referred to the Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee. STATUS: SB819 was PASSED through the Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee on Mar. 27. It will now receive a…

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Tennessee Action Alert: Support the 4th Amendment and HB1907

The Tennessee 4th Amendment Protection Act (HB1907) would ban the use of warrantless data in state courts, and create a mechanism to turn off resources to the NSA facility there.  (learn more here) After passing through a subcommittee on Mar. 27, it will now have to pass by a majority through the House Civil Justice…

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Tennessee Hemp Legislation Passes House Committee

A bill introduced in the Tennessee state house to legalize hemp farming and production passed through the Finance, Ways & Means Committee on Tuesday. House Bill 2445 (HB2445) was introduced on Feb. 5 by Rep. Jeremy Faison (R-Colby). The bill allows for a state-regulated market to develop in Tennessee that would essentially nullify the decades-long…

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FreedomWorks interviews Mike Maharrey on Obamacare Nullification

Tenth Amendment Center national communications director Mike Maharrey recently sat down and chatted with Brad Jackson on the Freedomworks podcast on efforts to nullify Obamacare at the state level. Maharrey shared good news about a recently passed bill in Georgia that lays the foundation for stopping Obamacare implementation. He also talked about establishment Republican efforts…

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South Carolina Action Alert: Support H4979 to Block Obamacare

H4979 was introduced on Mar. 26 to prevent the federal government from commandeering South Carolina officials to aid in the enforcement of Obamacare within the state. (learn more about it here) It was promptly referred to the Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee where it will need to pass by a majority before it can receive…

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