"Tennessee House Advances Bills to Block Expelled Lawmakers' Reappointments and Impact Running for Multiple Offices"
TL;DR
Tennessee House Republicans passed a bill to prevent local governments from reappointing legislators expelled for "disorderly behavior," despite legal advice suggesting the effort is likely unconstitutional. The bill, filed by Rep. Johnny Garrett, is a response to the reappointments of two expelled Democratic representatives. Tensions remain high in the state Capitol, with House Speaker Cameron Sexton ruling one of the representatives out of order and threatening another. A separate effort seeks to prohibit expelled lawmakers from qualifying for office for four years following expulsion.
Topics:nationpolitics#constitutional-interpretation#expelled-lawmakers#house-republicans#legislative-vacancy#politics#tennessee
- TN House GOP passes bill to block local governments from reappointing expelled lawmakers Tennessean
- Tennessee House panel passes potentially unconstitutional ban on expelled lawmakers – Tennessee Lookout Tennessee Lookout
- Tenn. lawmakers push for new bill to prohibit expelled reps from being reappointed to seat Action News 5
- Nashville police: School shooter planned attack for months The Associated Press
- Pair of Tennessee bills impacting running for 2 offices, reappointments advance The Center Square
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