Gallery: Back in session, though some distance more than others
The Senate convenes on June 1, 2020. (Erik Schelzig, Tennessee Journal)
The Tennessee General Assembly has officially returned into session after a 75-day hiatus during the coronavirus outbreak.
The House GOP held a caucus meeting on Monday afternoon in which a small minority of members wore masks. Some vigorously shook hands and joked that the weekend protests around the state indicate that social distancing is no longer important.
The Senate spaced desks in the chamber to provide maximum distance between the members. The House installed plexiglass shields between lawmakers’ seats.
Here are some photos of Monday’s proceedings:
House members are divided by plexiglas shields on June 1, 2020. (Erik Schelzig, Tennessee Journal)
House Speaker Cameron Sexton addresses the House Republican Caucus on June 1, 2020. (Erik Schelzig, Tennessee Journal)
Senate Speaker Randy McNally presides over a floor session on June 1, 2020. (Erik Schelzig, Tennessee Journal)
The House holds a floor session on June 1, 2020. (Erik Schelzig, Tennessee Journal)
Rep. Curtis Halford, center, attends a floor session June 1, 2020. (Erik Schelzig, Tennessee Journal)
Reps. Matthew Hill and William Lamberth, standing right, confer during a floors sesion on June 1, 2020. (Erik Schelzig, Tennessee Journal)
Rep. Jerry Sexton attends a House floor session on June 1, 2020. (Erik Schelzig, Tennessee Journal)
Rep. David Hawk, left, confers with Rep. Kent Calfee on June 1, 2020. (Erik Schelzig, Tennessee Journal)
Speaker Cameron Sexton presides over a floor session on June 1, 2020. (Erik Schelzig, Tennessee Journal)
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