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The Tennessee Conservative [By Olivia Lupia] –
Senator Mark Pody’s (R-Lebanon-District 17) SB0027, which seeks to limit the governor’s emergency authority and powers if they contravene or undermine the rights of the citizenry, has been placed on the Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for Tuesday, Feb. 25.
The bill, carried by Rep. Jody Barrett (R-Dixon-District 69) in the House as HB0324, would prohibit orders, proclamations, or rules issued by the governor under his emergency management powers from suspending or conflicting with any part of the Tennessee Constitution.
It would ultimately restrict the governor’s ability under such powers to suspend certain procedural provisions of a law, order, rule, or regulation. The legislation would not impede the governor’s ability to issue executive orders or proclamations in emergency times but instead ensures they do not suspend citizens’ constitutional rights.
HB0324 has been assigned to the House Public Service Subcommittee but does not yet have a scheduled date.
If you would like to express your support for SB0027, please use the contact information below to reach members of the Senate State and Local Government Committee:
Sen.richard.briggs@capitol.tn.gov, sen.page.walley@capitol.tn.gov, sen.tom.hatcher@capitol.tn.gov, sen.todd.gardenhire@capitol.tn.gov, sen.ed.jackson@capitol.tn.gov, sen.sara.kyle@capitol.tn.gov, sen.adam.lowe@capitol.tn.gov, sen.kerry.roberts@capitol.tn.gov, sen.jeff.yarbro@capitol.tn.gov
Olivia Lupia is a political refugee from Colorado who now calls Tennessee home. A proud follower of Christ, she views all political happenings through a Biblical lens and aims to utilize her knowledge and experience to educate and equip others. Olivia is an outspoken conservative who has run for local office, managed campaigns, and been highly involved with state & local GOPs, state legislatures, and other grassroots organizations and movements. Olivia can be reached at olivia@tennesseeconservativenews.com.
