Tennessee committee begins review of emergency executive powers

Published August 24, 2020 10:00pm ET



Tennessee legislators are reviewing the sweeping powers granted to the executive branch during a state of emergency.

The 17-member Ad Hoc Committee to Study Emergency Powers appointed by the House and Senate speakers last month began considering recommendations for legislation to limit executive powers to be considered next year.

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