Flag Day
Jun 14, 2013 No Comments ›› EricIn Reference to Flag Day One of my most proud moments in the Tennessee General Assembly was when I passed HB1408 and HB1409 which protects the American flag on Government State owned property. Both bills soared through the house with all members voting aye for HB1408. House Bill 1408 sets the protocol of the placement of flags ...
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Another Tax Cut for Tennessee
May 21, 2013 No Comments ›› EricAnother successful bill signed into law that lowered the sales tax on groceries from 5.25% to a flat 5.00% rate. The legislation builds on the success of a law adopted by Republicans in 2012 that lowered the sales tax on food to 5.50% to 5....25% percent. In total, the massive sales tax reduction this year will ...
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Support EMS
May 13, 2013 No Comments ›› EricCleveland- On Monday, May 13th at 10am, Rep. Eric Watson and other State and Local Officials presented HJR 69 to EMS Director Danny Lawson and other EMS personnel. Rep. Watson sponsored legislation to include EMS personnel in the federal law that will allow them to have the option to a mandatory retirement that gives them ...
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End of 2013 Session Review
May 3, 2013 No Comments ›› EricLawmakers Cut Taxes, Adjourn In Timely Manner Job growth a major focus of conservative majority House lawmakers wrapped up one of the most successful legislative sessions in Tennessee history. The first legislative session of the 108th General Assembly was focused on passing commonsense legislative initiatives to aid both immediate and long-term economic development in Tennessee’s private sector. Measures ...
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School Security Act of 2013 passes Sub-Commitee
Mar 26, 2013 No Comments ›› Eric108th General Assembly—State of Tennessee Office of Representative Eric Watson Representative Eric Watson Passes School Security Act out of Civil Justice Sub-Committee NASHVILLE, Tenn.— On Monday, March 25, 2013, Rep. Watson brought before the Tennessee General Assembly HB0006, which will be known as the School Security Act of 2013. This bill gives the option to a school ...
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Watson, 2013 Housing Hero
Mar 12, 2013 No Comments ›› EricWatson Named 2013 Housing Hero Nashville- Rep. Eric Watson of Cleveland was named 2013 Legislator of the year by the Home Builders Association of Tennessee. "The purpose of the Housing Hero Award is to honor individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution in the support of the building industry. Chairman Eric Watson is a "hero" in our eyes ...
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Leaders Reach Out
Feb 26, 2013 No Comments ›› EricBenton Police Department Offers Handgun Permit Classes Leaders Reach Out As A Public Service To The Community Benton, Tenn.— Chief Rocky King, Detective Ken Ritenour, and Representative Eric Watson have joined forces to offer handgun permit classes as a public service to the community. Since the horrific incident in Newtown, CT., the amount of people wanting to ...
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Legislature Honors State Troopers and Capitol Police
Feb 13, 2013 No Comments ›› EricLegislature Honors State Troopers and Capitol Police Chairman Eric Watson, Secretary of State Tre’ Hargett, State Comptroller Justin Wilson, State Treasurer David Lillard, and the legislative staff, gathered to honor the State Troopers and Capitol Police for their service. Each year, a charity is chosen as a way to give back to the law enforcement community. This ...
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Watson Receives Overwhelming Support from NRA, TEA, and PET
Feb 5, 2013 No Comments ›› EricWatson Receives Overwhelming Support from NRA, TEA, and PET The (NRA) National Rifle Association, (TEA) Teachers Educators Association, (PET) Professional Educators Association today announced support for the School Safety Act of 2013 legislation sponsored by Rep. Eric Watson and Sen. Frank Niceley. Gov. Bill Haslam also announced that he is budgeting $34 million to address ongoing ...
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Watson presents School Safety bill
Jan 5, 2013 No Comments ›› EricState Representative Eric Watson filed legislation on Friday to allow certain school personnel to undergo specific training to be prepared in case events occur that threaten the safety and lives of children. “Today, as a state, as a nation, we grieve for the lost of innocence from the events that occurred in a violent outburst on ...
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