During debate on a bill from Rep. Scott Cepicky (R—Culleoka) that allows law enforcement agencies to assign officers to schools over their wishes, citizens in the gallery of the House were ordered removed by House Speaker Cameron Sexton after becoming angry at a procedural move that silenced Rep. Justin Jones (D—Nashville) for the rest of the day.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Democrats walk out of House session after Rep. Jones silenced; Gallery cleared
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Chaos erupted in the state house once again Monday afternoon, with citizens removed from the House galleries, a Democratic lawmaker silenced for the day and the rest of the Democratic Caucus walking out of session.
