Tennessee House opens extraordinary session and refers multiple bills to committees

May 7, 2026

The Tennessee House convened an extraordinary session, heard an opening prayer, and approved referrals sending multiple House bills and joint resolutions to committee, scheduling hearings for redistricting and finance. The chamber recessed until 9 a.m. on May 7, 2026.

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The Tennessee House of Representatives opened an extraordinary session, observed an opening prayer led by Representative Kumar and conducted procedural business that sent several bills and resolutions to standing committees.

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