Sen. Charlane Oliver, D-Nashville, protests with a banner atop her desk in the Senate chamber during the special session.
Who gets to decide what lawmakers can and can’t do on the House or Senate floor?
With some Tennessee legislators facing sanctions for their actions during the recent special session, a look at how the rules apply to the people who make the laws.
Plus the local news for May 29, 2026, and Billy Hudson’s healing journey.
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