The nondiscrimination clause, however, is not one of the sticking points. So, no matter what version passes, that clause should remain intact. There is a possibility the conferees will work out their differences and this bill will pass in the near future. In that case, we may not need to pass ours next year. The state redesigned their website shortly after the February issue of the Tennessee Nurse was published where I had gone into detail about how to find bills and the Tennessee Code.
Information is still easy to locate and the address remains the same.
The Senate bill is currently in a special subcommittee to consider all of the tobacco bills. Senators Crutchfield, Clabough and Ford serve on this subcommittee. It is expected that the House will also appoint a special subcommittee. The House bill is currently assigned to the Budget Subcommittee of the House Finance Committee. This bill would create a special trust fund within the state treasury.