Lee calls for narrow look at gun control measures during special session
Demonstrators hold hands and lock arms with each other during the "Arms Are for Hugging" protest for gun control legislation April 18 in Nashville. Gov. Bill Lee set the terms for a special session of the Tennessee Legislature to include a very narrow discussion and consideration of gun control measures. (George Walker IV/AP Photo file)
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee issued a formal call for a special session of the Legislature to begin Aug. 21 in the Capitol. It includes mental health orders of protection, with a lot of conditions, among the topics to be considered.
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