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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Senate
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gptkbp:advocacy
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Allowed
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gptkbp:bills_introduced
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Thousands annually
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gptkbp:broadcasts
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Live on TV and online
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gptkbp:cabinet_member
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January
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gptkbp:can_impeach
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gptkb:Yes
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gptkbp:can_veto
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gptkb:Yes
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gptkbp:civic_engagement
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Encouraged
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gptkbp:closed
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gptkb:April
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gptkbp:committee
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gptkb:Various
gptkb:Yes
33 senators
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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Active outreach programs
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gptkbp:concurrent_resolutions
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gptkb:Yes
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gptkbp:confirmation_power
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gptkb:Yes
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gptkbp:conflict_of_interest_policy
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gptkb:Yes
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gptkbp:district
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33 districts
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gptkbp:election
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gptkb:2022
2024
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gptkbp:election_year
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Even-numbered years
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gptkbp:ethics_rules
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gptkb:Yes
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gptkbp:governing_body
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Rich and varied
Regular and special sessions
Bicameral system with House of Representatives
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gptkbp:has_authority_over
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gptkb:Constitution
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gptkbp:has_meetings
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gptkb:Yes
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gptkbp:has_members
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gptkb:33
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gptkbp:historical_figures
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Many notable politicians
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gptkbp:historical_records
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Available at the State Archives
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gptkbp:historical_sessions
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Documented in archives
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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First legislative body in Tennessee
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Tennessee State Senate
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gptkbp:joint_resolutions
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gptkb:Yes
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gptkbp:key_issues
|
Taxes, public safety, economic development
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gptkbp:leadership
|
gptkb:Jack_Johnson
gptkb:Jeff_Yarbro
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gptkbp:legislation
|
Education, healthcare, infrastructure
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Tennessee_State_Capitol
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gptkbp:meets
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gptkb:Nashville,_Tennessee
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gptkbp:oversees
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State budget
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Tennessee_General_Assembly
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gptkbp:partisan_balance
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Republican majority
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gptkbp:per_diem
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$207 per day
|
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gptkbp:political_party
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gptkb:Democratic_Party
gptkb:Republican_Party
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gptkbp:president
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gptkb:Lieutenant_Governor_of_Tennessee
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gptkbp:prize_money
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$20,000 per year
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gptkbp:public_access
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Open to the public
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gptkbp:public_reaction
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Available online
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gptkbp:released
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Available online
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gptkbp:resolution
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Numerous annually
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gptkbp:responsible_for
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gptkb:legislation
|
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gptkbp:session
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gptkb:Annual
1796
2023-2024 session
2024-2025 session
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gptkbp:staff
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Legislative staff
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gptkbp:term_length
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4 years
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gptkbp:voting_method
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Simple majority
Publicly accessible
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gptkbp:website
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www.capitol.tn.gov/senate
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Phil_Bredesen
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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