Tuesday, May 10, 2011  TN Legislature Voting On Changes to
Public Records, Foreclosure Laws, Teachers Unions  KnoxViews has
a roundup of new legislation headed for votes today and tomorrow
which have been making headlines and offer a wide range of
changes to state law, including making it tougher to gain access
to public records and making it easier for homes to be
foreclosed.  Just some of the items up for consideration:
SJR0221: Constitutional amendment banning income tax.  SJR0118:
Requests Congress to propose an amendment to the US Constitution
prohibiting unfunded federal mandates and programs except during
declared fiscal emergency.  SJR0119: Requests Congress to
propose an amendment to the United States Constitution that
would authorize states to rescind certain federal laws.  SB0326:
Opts out of Medicare and Medicaid and establishes state program
funded by federal funds formerly spent on Medicare and Medicaid.
SB0932 Weakens wage and hour and workers' compensation laws,
makes it easier for employers