April 10, 2023 •
Tennessee Lawmakers Expelled From Legislature
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State Representatives Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson were officially expelled from the legislature after individual resolutions were brought by Republicans proposing their removal. A procedural vote cleared the chamber, and the two-thirds vote of the House needed to formally […]
State Representatives Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson were officially expelled from the legislature after individual resolutions were brought by Republicans proposing their removal.
A procedural vote cleared the chamber, and the two-thirds vote of the House needed to formally expel the representatives was received.
The lawmakers’ districts comprised the cities of Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis.
Rep. Gloria Johnson also faced expulsion but was not removed as the two-thirds vote failed by a single vote.
Special elections will be held to fill the seats vacated by the two members.
December 3, 2020 •
Lobbying Ordinance Voted Down in Memphis
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Memphis City Council voted against adopting an ordinance requiring those lobbying the council to register with the city and name their clients. The ordinance would have required lobbyists to register annually and pay a registration fee of $50. The ordinance […]
Memphis City Council voted against adopting an ordinance requiring those lobbying the council to register with the city and name their clients.
The ordinance would have required lobbyists to register annually and pay a registration fee of $50.
The ordinance would have also subjected lobbyists to similar reporting requirements of those lobbying the Tennessee General Assembly and the Metro Nashville Council.
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