Tennessee lawmakers continue special session
Published 10:57 am Tuesday, August 11, 2020
- Gov. Bill Lee
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NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee’s Republican-dominant Statehouse will continue to meet for a special legislative session on Tuesday as they address COVID-19 liability, telemedicine and penalties against protesters.
Gov. Bill Lee announced last week that he was convening a special legislative session to address a handful of bills lawmakers failed to advance earlier this year.
Lawmakers did pass a sweeping anti-abortion bill before adjourning in mid-June, but the legislation is currently being blocked by a judge from being implemented as it’s being legally challenged.
Protesters have held demonstrations outside the Capitol for weeks demanding a meeting with Lee to discuss “racial justice” issues, but the Republican has declined, and instead called for law enforcement agencies to review various policies.
GOP lawmakers are still finalizing details of the bills expected to be debated this week.
