Published 3 months ago

Tennessee House advances bill to ban reappointing lawmakers booted for behavior

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Tennessee House votes to advance a bill that would bar local governments from reappointing expelled lawmakers. The proposal is one of several restrictions being considered after the GOP's high-profile expulsion proceedings last April. Democratic state Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson were expelled for waging a protest on the House floor. Jones and Democratic Rep. Gloria Johnson joined chants by protesters.

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Tennessee House advances bill to ban reappointing lawmakers booted for behavior

Republicans in the TN House have voted to advance a bill that would prevent local governments from reappointing state lawmakers who were expelled due to behavior.

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