The bill also includes a ban on state spending for constitutional amendments Romy Ellenbogen is a Tallahassee correspondent, covering state government with a focus on criminal justice and health.

Whenever there’s a procedural debate in the House, the discussion inevitably turns to why the amendment process has become so closed — especially to any opportunities for the minority party to offer ...

Paul G. Summers, a lawyer, is a former appellate and senior judge, district attorney general, and the attorney general of Tennessee. Editor's note: This is a regular feature on issues related to the ...