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Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Feb 22, 2024

A bill sponsored by state Rep. Johnny Garrett, R-Goodlettsville, passed the House State Government Committee on Wednesday, despite legislative attorney Matt Munday cautioning that the bill might be unconstitutional. The bill in question would prevent local governments from sending General Assembly members who are expelled “for disorderly behavior” back to the same seat, reports the Daily Memphian. State Rep. Bryan Richey, R-Maryville, is sponsoring a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment that is similar to Garrett’s bill. Richey’s resolution would go further, preventing the expelled member from holding office for four years after the expulsion. That resolution is expected to be heard next week.