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Sen. Roberts wants changes in COVID polices for Tennesseans




Kerry Roberts

Kerry Roberts

State Senator Kerry Roberts, (R) of Springfield, says government is overreaching in its authority when it comes to mandates concerning COVID-19, and he’s hoping a special legislative session could bring some relief to Tennessee residents.

On Tuesday of last week, Roberts penned a formal letter to Lt. Governor Randy McNally requesting a special session of the Tennessee General Assembly be called.

The local senator explained that, “numerous constituents have reached out requesting a special session and suggesting topics for legislative consideration.”

“While there are many topics worthy of legislative consideration, I hope you find these suggestions helpful as you consider the best path forward and what actions the Senate may undertake,” he wrote.

In the letter Roberts laid out six things he would like to be considered during a special session.

The first of those would be a consideration to prohibit mask mandates in all public buildings, schools and universities.

Secondly, Roberts said he would like consideration for those residents with acquired immunity or immunity from monoclonal antibodies to be treated as having satisfying vaccine mandates.

Roberts said he would like to see the Bridgestone Arena and other venues in the state that are receiving government funding prohibited from implementing vaccine requirements, mask mandates, or segregating attendees according to their vaccination status

Placing the county health departments of Davidson, Hamilton, Knox, Madison, Shelby and Sullivan counties under the direct oversight of the General Assembly is another item Roberts would like to see addressed during a special session.

At the national level, Roberts said he believed Tennessee lawmakers should challenge what he said is a current federal overreach being exercised by President Joe Biden related to vaccine mandates.

And finally, Roberts said he would like to see any executive orders issued during a State of Emergency that last over 90 days, be reviewed by the Joint Committee for Government Operations for a either a positive or negative recommendation.

According to Robert’s office, if called, a special session of the legislature is held in the interim between regular sessions. It is called for a specific number of days by the governor or upon petition of two-thirds of the members elected to each house. It is restricted to matters specifically mentioned in the call.

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