The Legislative Session About Nothing
Tennessee lawmakers demonstrate how to avoid tough issues
The Tennessee General Assembly started a special legislative session on public safety this week and so far, it appears to be a road to nowhere.
As the session began, Senate Democratic Leader Raumesh Akbari of Memphis said:
“A promise to do something to stop future shootings was made to Covenant parents, but sadly this proclamation eliminates many paths forward. While the narrow focus of this special session is frustrating, it will not stop Senate Democrats from fighting for reforms that directly address the epidemic of gun violence in our communities.”
Once lawmakers were gaveled into session, it became clear that little serious legislation would be considered.
Republican Gov. Bill Lee asked lawmakers in his party to consider legislation that would allow law enforcement to remove firearms from a person who poses a credible danger to themselves or others.
