(NASHVILLE, TN), June 10, 2011 -- Major legislation passed in the Tennessee General Assembly to stiffen penalties for making methamphetamines in the presence of a child and which implements a statewide electronic tracking system to curb meth production has been signed into law. Governor Bill Haslam signed the bill, which was sponsored by Senator Mae Beavers (R-Mt. Juliet), on Monday before a large crowd of supporters and law enforcement officials.“I am very pleased this bill has now been signed into law,” said Senator Beavers.
Beavers signs legislation to stiffen penalties for meth offenders
Statewide tracking system to be implemented