Scotty Campbell, a Tennessee State Representative, resigned from his House seat after an Ethics Subcommittee report revealed he had violated the legislature's workplace discrimination and harassment policy. The report did not provide any details on the specifics of the violation, and Campbell has not commented on the situation. The House of Representatives has a zero-tolerance policy for workplace discrimination and harassment, and the House Ethics Subcommittee is responsible for investigating any complaints of violations.
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Tennessee State Lawmaker Rep. Scotty Campbell Resigns Suddenly After Ethics Violation Becomes Public
Tennessee State Lawmaker Rep. Scotty Campbell Resigns Suddenly After Ethics Violation Becomes Public
Rep. Scotty Campbell of Tennessee resigned suddenly on Thursday due to an ethics violation that was made public. The violation was related to the Legislature's workplace discrimination and harassment policy, though no further information was provided. This comes two weeks after Campbell joined fellow Republicans in expelling two Black Democratic legislators for protesting in support of gun control on the state House floor.
Tennessee House Republicans are facing internal strife after voting to expel two Black Democratic representatives, but sparing an older white woman for protesting lax gun laws. An audio recording reveals Republican lawmakers aggressively confronting their caucus members who voted against Johnson's expulsion, leading to accusations of racism and drawing national attention to the GOP-led House. The expulsion votes have sparked concerns about the party's chances in the 2022 elections and highlighted the need for increased diversity in the state's legislature.
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to reappoint Justin Pearson and Justin Jones to the Tennessee House of Representatives, after the legislature had voted to expel them for participating in a protest against gun violence. The two lawmakers have vowed to continue their fight for gun reform, and their reinstatement is a reminder that the people's voices cannot be silenced.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed an executive order to tighten background checks and called for a "red flag" law to make it easier to remove guns from people who pose a danger. This move comes in the wake of a school shooting and the expulsion of two Black Democratic lawmakers who called for greater firearm restrictions. Gun reformers in the state have welcomed the move, and it is now up to the state legislature to pass the necessary legislation.