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Tennessee House adopts special‑session rules after debate over 24‑hour amendment deadline
Summary
The Tennessee House adopted rules for the 114th General Assembly's extraordinary session after floor debate centered on a 24‑hour deadline to file floor amendments, committee filing windows and public access to votes.
The Tennessee House of Representatives adopted a rules package for the first extraordinary session of the 114th General Assembly after extended floor debate over how and when members may file amendments.
The rules report from the ad hoc committee on rules was adopted by voice vote after roll call: 71 yeas, 22 nays. "The report of the ad hoc committee on rules is adopted," the clerk announced after the vote.
Why it matters: The package sets a 24‑hour deadline to file amendments that will be considered on the House floor and a two‑hour amendment filing window for committees. Members who opposed the rules said the deadlines could limit floor debate and make it difficult to prepare amendments to bills that move quickly from committee to the floor.
Floor debate focused on timing and transparency. Representative Hardaway asked whether the 24‑hour rule is fair when the language of a bill may change as…
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