General Assembly hears two proposals to change Tennessee’s Constitution
Tennessee House of Representatives Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, is sponsoring both HJR0048 and , HJR0049. (Ian Round/The Daily Memphian file)
The first resolution proposes an amendment to expand the rights of crime victims, and the second would remove a defendant’s right to bail for certain violent offenses.
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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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