TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Oct 7, 2021

State Sen. Katrina Robinson, D-Memphis, could be removed from the General Assembly if she does not resign from her District 33 seat, even before court appeals are exhausted, Tennessee Lookout reports. Robinson was convicted on felony fraud charges last week. Based on her own statements and support from legislative colleagues, it looks like she does not intend to leave her seat immediately. This could potentially force the hand of Senate leaders as rules for the body prohibit anyone convicted of a felony from serving.