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Over in the Senate, the regular floor session is taking place. Currently on SB0027, which would require all governing bodies to publish an agenda and supplemental documents for the public at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. It passes unanimously. @WKRN #TNLeg23
Now on HB0883, otherwise known as the abortion exception bill. Sen. London Lamar presenting an amendment that clarifies language on the bill and rewrites the bill as it was on Valentine's Day, she says.
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"This bill as written fails to provide clarity our doctors are begging for," she says.
Reiterating her near-death experience with a pregnancy she had while a freshman legislator and how the rewrite is a better bill.
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HAPPENING NOW: The House Education Administration Committee is debating HB1202, which would allow faculty/staff of schools to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds.
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Concerns for teacher's mental health if they had to fire a gun and potentially hurt/kill someone, as well as whether or not they would be required to keep it on their person at all times rather than in a purse/desk/safe
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HB1202 is brought by Rep. Ryan Williams (R—Cookeville).
"We need to do the best that we can do for our kids," he says.
This bill has origins in Parkland, he says, and mirrors what actions were taken then.
Bill is only "permissive" meaning LEAs aren't required to do it.
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🚨METRO COUNCIL LAWSUIT THREAD🧵

So I completely missed who the woman representing Metro in this hearing is, but she's now getting into the Home Rule Amendment, which Metro previously relied upon to block school vouchers - which ultimately failed.
AH! It's Melissa Roberge.
Anyway, Roberge pointing out the issue is really Subsection B, which is "local in form or effect."
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Roberge: State says statute contains "transitional provisions" but that's not what they are.
"It can't change the rules in conflict with the Constitution," she says of legislature.
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So I've seen some people question whether or not the House can legally expel @VoteGloriaJ, @brotherjones_ and @Justinjpearson, and by what authority can they do it, so I did a little research (because I'm chronically working, apparently).
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As stated in all three resolutions seeking to expel the so-called #TennesseeThree (or is it #Tennessee3?) cite Article II, Section 12 of the Tennessee Constitution: Article II, Section 12 of the Tennessee Constitution reads,
According to the Permanent Rules of Order for the 113th General Assembly (capitol.tn.gov/Archives/House…) the Speaker is charged with maintaining "order and decorum" in the House (Sec. 2)
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Now live is the House Health Subcommittee, which will consider 3 bills by Rep. Lamberth. Most controversial of these bills is HB0001, which would ban gender-affirming care for all minors. It's listed last on the calendar. #TNLeg23 @WKRN
@WKRN Lamberth up now, speaking of the "growing social contagion of gender dysphoria" and how some doctors "push" gender-affirming care on young children. Says doctors' hesitance to perform gender-affirming care could be seen as transphobic. #TNLeg23 @WKRN
@WKRN Lamberth says there is no evidence of any lifelong benefit of gender-affirming care for trans youth but plenty of evidence of harm. Says he has a witness of someone who regrets gender-affirming care (puberty blockers) as younger people #TNLeg23 @WKRN
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@VoteGloriaJ asking @RepChrisTodd why his bill, commonly referred to as an "anti-drag" bill, is necessary if there are already laws against obscenity are on the books. Pointing out that "go-go dancing" is included in language but pro-wrestling may not be included #TNleg23
@VoteGloriaJ @RepChrisTodd @VoteGloriaJ saying there could be "unintended consequences" to the bill as it is written. Says she hasn't seen a child hurt by the things listed in this bill. Then a question by Rep. Scotty Hill about "vague" language in the bill. Refers to Miley Cyrus as "similar" #TNLeg23
@VoteGloriaJ @RepChrisTodd Q was about the "vague" language of "or similar entertainers" in Todd's bill, but legal services says that phrase is already in code and that Todd's bill would further define "entertainer" in re: "adult-oriented" business
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