Pre-General Assembly Events and Deadlines

Sunday, Oct. 7, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Pre-TISL Regional Workshop, Nashville

Tuesday, Oct. 9

Deadline to pay Institution Fee and be assured seats in the House of Representatives during initial apportionment.

Sunday, Oct. 21, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Pre-TISL Regional Workshop, Knoxville

Sunday, Oct. 28, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Pre-TISL Regional Workshop, Memphis

Tuesday, Nov. 6, Noon

Deadline to pre-file legislation. Only pre-filed bills are eligible for the Best Bill Award. Pre-filed bills will be on committee calendars on Thursday afternoon.

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Central Time Zone

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

TISL Registration, State Capitol, Second Floor

Delegates can't check into the hotel until after 3 p.m. and should arrive in clothes appropriate for the Opening Session. (Note hotel check-in at mid-afternoon.) You may drop off luggage in the morning at the hotel for storage until check-in. Map of Downtown Nashville

Noon

Training and orientation for committee officers (Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and Secretaries), Old Supreme Court Chamber, 1st Floor, State Capitol

1 p.m.

General Assembly convenes
Joint Session, House Chamber, State Capitol

• Oath of Office.
• Address by Mr. Jim Neeley, State Commissioner of Labor & Workforce Development. Question-and-answer session to follow.
• State of TISL, Gov. Ethan Netherly.

2 p.m.
3:30 p..m.
4:30 p.m.
5:45 p.m.

Committee meetings
Hotel check-in at DoubleTree
First Legislative Session
Reception* in honor of Delegates to the 38th General Assembly hosted by Nashville Women's Political Caucus and the law firm of Bone McAllester Norton at Nashville City Center, 511 Union Street, Suite 1600 (one block from Capitol). Charles Bone was the second Governor of TISL.

Friday, November 9, 2007

9 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
 

Second Legislative Session
Joint Session for an address by State Senator Diane Black of Hendersonville. Question-and-answer session to follow.

11 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
 

Committee meetings
Lunch (on your own)
Optional: Campaign School for delegates considering a campaign for office and their supporters. Campaign techniques and strategies will be discussed. Order a box lunch ($9) in advance if you want to eat. Location: Great Hall between legislative chambers, State Capitol. Organized by Nashville Women's Political Caucus.

2 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
8:15 p.m.

Third Legislative Session
Supper* (pizza at Capitol)
Fourth Legislative Session
Senate receives nominations for Speaker and Speaker Pro Tem.
House of Representatives receives nominations for Speaker and Speaker Pro Tem.

8:30 p.m.

Joint Session receives nominations for Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General.

9 p.m.

Candidates Meeting, Senate Chamber (Candidates must attend; open to everyone.). Conducted by the Attorney General.

Midnight

Deadline to file legislation with the Secretary of State

Saturday, November 10, 2007

8:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast*, State Capitol
Candidates for Governor answer questions from delegates

10 a.m.
11 a.m.
 

Fifth Legislative Session
Joint Session for an address by Congressman Jim Cooper of Tennessee. Question-and-answer session to follow.

11:45 a.m.
1 p.m.
2:30 p.m.

Committee Meetings
Lunch
Sixth Legislative Session. Candidates for Speaker and Speaker Pro Tem will preside briefly in their respective houses.

4 p.m.

Senate elects Speaker and Speaker Pro Tem. Preceded by nominating speeches and candidate speeches.

4:30 p.m.

House of Representatives elects Speaker and Speaker Pro Tem. Preceded by nominating speeches and candidate speeches.

5 p.m.

Joint Session to elect Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General. Preceded by nominating speeches and candidate speeches.

6 p.m.

Adjourn

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Check out of hotel before session. Park on Capitol Hill.

8 a.m.
9 a.m.
Noon

Chapel service, Old Supreme Court Chamber (optional)
Seventh Legislative Session
Joint Session to announce award winners and to inaugurate officers for the following year. Remarks by incoming Governor.

Adjourn Sine Die

Brief meeting of newly inaugurated Executive Council, Old Supreme Court Chamber (open to everyone)

* Included in Delegate Fee