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House approves bill making TEMA a standalone department
Summary
Leader Lambert moved passage of HB 2560 to create a standalone Tennessee Emergency Management Authority (TEMA) separate from the Department of Military; the measure passed on third and final consideration after committee amendments.
Leader Lambert explained that HB 2560 would create the Department of Tennessee Emergency Management Authority (TEMA) as a standalone department rather than leaving it under the Department of Military. Committee amendments were considered and several amendments were withdrawn; Representative Gillespie described an amendment that "rewrites the bill" before members adopted it.
Leader Lambert renewed his motion and the clerk called the vote. The clerk recorded a tally indicating the bill met the constitutionally required majority and the Speaker declared HB 2560 passed. The motion to reconsider was tabled without objection.
