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Tennessee House sets special-session return, schedules State of the State and budget transmittal
Summary
The Tennessee House adopted three resolutions setting recess and return dates for a special session, scheduled a joint convention for Gov. Bill Lee’s State of the State, and approved deadlines for budget-related filings. Lawmakers debated timing and bill-filing logistics before approving the measures.
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee House of Representatives on the House floor adopted a set of resolutions on procedural timing for an upcoming special session, including a House recess to Feb. 3, 2025, a joint convention to hear the governor’s State of the State on Feb. 10, and a Feb. 14 transmittal date for the governor’s budget documents.
House Majority Leader Blair Lambert moved the measures and the chamber approved them after members debated how long the special-session work would require. "At this juncture, members, there are 7 bills filed and that includes the appropriation bill," Lambert said, noting the legislature had a limited number of filed items to consider in the special session.
The actions matter because they set the chamber’s calendar for the special session and the timing for receipt of…
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