"Tennessee House Advances Bills to Block Expelled Lawmakers' Reappointments and Impact Running for Multiple Offices"

Tennessee House Republicans passed a bill to prevent local governments from reappointing legislators expelled for "disorderly behavior," despite legal advice suggesting the effort is likely unconstitutional. The bill, filed by Rep. Johnny Garrett, is a response to the reappointments of two expelled Democratic representatives. Tensions remain high in the state Capitol, with House Speaker Cameron Sexton ruling one of the representatives out of order and threatening another. A separate effort seeks to prohibit expelled lawmakers from qualifying for office for four years following expulsion.