What’s happening in the waning hours of the 2025 state legislative session
Committees anxious to close out their calendars have had marathon meetings the last two weeks sometimes lasting more than three hours at a time. (Mark Humphrey/AP file)
NASHVILLE — As the current Tennessee General Assembly legislative session draws to a close, bills are facing do-or-die moments in committees.
State House of Representatives and state Senate floor sessions are occurring three times a week as opposed to the once-a-week meetings earlier in the session.
Committees anxious to close out their calendars have had marathon meetings the last two weeks sometimes lasting more than three hours at a time.
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Benjamin Smith
Benjamin Smith reports on state politics for The Daily Memphian. Ben studied journalism at The University of Alabama and wrote for magazines in Alexander City, Alabama. Ben currently lives in Nashville and enjoys music, basketball and reading.
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