TN House rules handcuff Democrats’ ability to introduce legislation
Although the number of bills introduced by Democrats decreased, eight of the 24 Democratic House members failed to reach their bill limit this year. (Mark Humphrey/AP file)
NASHVILLE — Shelby County legislators have filed more than 400 bills for consideration in the 2025 portion of the 114th General Assembly of the State of Tennessee.
In total, there were about 2,800 bills introduced between the state House of Representatives and state Senate before the Feb. 6 filing deadline. That number has decreased slightly as some legislation is withdrawn, removed or otherwise dies along its path to the governor’s desk.
Between the House and Senate, Shelby County legislators occupy 18 of 132 seats, representing about 13.6% of the Tennessee General Assembly’s seats.
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Benjamin Smith
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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