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The Tennessee Conservative Staff –
A bill that would prevent lower courts from hearing cases that involve or interfere with Tennessee House and Senate rules is scheduled to be heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 11.
Senate Bill 2225 (SB2225), sponsored by Senator Adam Lowe (R-Calhoun-District 1), states that “no circuit, chancery, or other court has subject matter jurisdiction over any legal action, challenging any rule, regulation, or procedure of the senate or house of representatives.”
Sponsors have previously stated that the purpose was to establish that the legislature controlled the lower courts, instead of the lower courts having control over the legislative body.
Companion House Bill 1652 (HB1652) passed on the House floor on March 4 after a contentious vote that saw several Republican Representatives voting against the legislation alongside Democratic representatives, while several others opted to be marked as “present not voting.”
Any individual who wishes to express their support or opposition to the legislation is urged to contact members of the Senate Judiciary Committee using the contact information below prior to their March 11 meeting.
Todd Gardenhire (R) – sen.todd.gardenhire@capitol.tn.gov – (615)7 41-6682
Sara Kyle (D) – sen.sara.kyle@capitol.tn.gov – (615) 741-4167
London Lamar (D) – sen.london.lamar@capitol.tn.gov – (615) 741-2509
Jon Lundberg (R) – sen.jon.lundberg@capitol.tn.gov – (615) 741-5761
Kerry Roberts (R) – sen.kerry.roberts@capitol.tn.gov – (615) 741-4499
Paul Rose (R) – sen.paul.rose@capitol.tn.gov – (615) 741-1967
John Stevens (R) – sen.john.stevens@capitol.tn.gov – (615) 741-4576
Brent Taylor (R) – sen.brent.taylor@capitol.tn.gov – (615) 741-3036
Dawn White (R) – sen.dawn.white@capitol.tn.gov – (615) 741-6853
sen.todd.gardenhire@capitol.tn.gov, sen.sara.kyle@capitol.tn.gov, sen.london.lamar@capitol.tn.gov, sen.jon.lundberg@capitol.tn.gov, sen.kerry.roberts@capitol.tn.gov, sen.paul.rose@capitol.tn.gov, sen.john.stevens@capitol.tn.gov, sen.brent.taylor@capitol.tn.gov, sen.dawn.white@capitol.tn.gov
