House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, left, speaks with Rep. William Lamberth, R-Portland, during a legislative session Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Rep. Justin J. Pearson, D-Memphis, speaks from the House floor during a legislative session Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, walks the House floor during a legislative session Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, left, stands with Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville, right, during a legislative session, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Rep. Johnny Garrett, R-Goodlettsville, presents a bill on the House floor during a legislative session, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Garrett's bill would prevent local governments from reappointing lawmakers who were expelled due to behavior. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, raises his hand to be recognized on the House floor during a legislative session Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, speaks to the Chief Clerk of the House during a legislative session Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)