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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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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#TNLeg23 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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🚨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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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).
🧵 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:

"We were up there for about 15 to 20 seconds before the Speaker cut the mic and called a recess." - @VoteGloriaJ on what Speaker @CSexton25 called an "insurrection" on conservative radio/TV. "It was not an insurrection. How dare he say on the news that he was afraid for his life and that there was an insurrection" - @VoteGloriaJ

Speaker Sexton now issuing public clarification that his "insurrection" comparison was to three people, not the large crowd.

https://twitter.com/CSexton25/status/1642933496942411776

Most definitions of the word "insurrection" include a reference to violence, just as a side note.
Here's Merriam-Webster's definition:merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ins…

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

@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