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Democratic State Rep. Bo Mitchell proposed legislation that would impose a 15% "thoughts and prayers" tax on the retail sale of firearms in Tennessee.

Democratic State Rep. Bo Mitchell proposed legislation that would impose a 15% "thoughts and prayers" tax on the retail sale of firearms in Tennessee.

House Democrats unveiled a package of bills they will work to pass this year. But they will have an uphill fight in the GOP-dominated House.

Bills banning high-capacity magazines, increasing penalties for illegally possessing firearms and a voluntary no-sale list are some of those proposed by Tennessee Democrats this year.

The bill would impose a new tax on the retail sale of guns, with the funds going to mental health counselors in schools, according to Nashville Rep. Bo Mitchell.

The new rules bring new punishments when a representative is called to order, and could result in members being effectively silenced.

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House Republicans adopted the rules as lawmakers settle in for what is expected to be a contentious special session.

Day Four of Tennessee's special session on public safety, and the man who summoned lawmakers to town is nowhere to be seen.

House Republicans adopted the rules as lawmakers settle in for what is expected to be a contentious special session.