NASHVILLE (AP) — A proposal that would restrict Tennessee local governments' extension of anti-discrimination policies has stalled in the Legislature.

House Republican Caucus Chairman Glen Casada of Franklin delayed his proposal for two weeks on Wednesday after an amendment failed 7-6 in the Republican-controlled House Commerce Subcommittee.

The measure would require cities to comply with state policies in the areas of discrimination, health insurance benefits, minimum wage or family leave. The original bill was less specific.

The measure seeks to prevent proposals like one currently in Nashville that would extend policies on hiring gay employees to companies they contract with.

The city proposal would require companies doing work with Nashville government to sign an affidavit stating they won't discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

The companion to Casada's bill is before the Senate State and Local Government Committee.