Amendment 2 would create a temporary line of succession if the governor is incapacitated The Citizen 4 years ago Under the amendment, the Speaker of the Senate would assume the temporary duties of the governor and not be required to resign their Senate seat. Source: The Daily News Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Tennessee legislator files amendment to anti-LGBT marriage bill amid age limit backlashDateApril 6, 2022In relation toLascassasTennessee bill allowing governor, local school boards authority to open schools clears SenateDateFebruary 23, 2021In relation toLascassasBill allowing local school board, governor authority to open schools advances in SenateDateFebruary 11, 2021In relation toLascassas