The
Tennessee Lieutenant Governor is the speaker of the
Tennessee State Senate and first in line in the succession to the office of
governor of Tennessee in the event of the death, resignation, or removal from office through impeachment and conviction of the governor of the U.S. state of
Tennessee. Unlike most states, the
lieutenant governor is not elected by voters but instead elected by the
state General Assembly.
Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Ron Ramsey (R).
Authority
The office of the Lieutenant Governor is established in the Tennessee Code.[1]
Tennessee Code - Section 8-2-101:
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| There is hereby created the state office of lieutenant governor. The person holding the office of lieutenant governor shall be next in succession to the office of governor.
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Qualifications
The Lieutenant Governor has to be a member of the Tennessee State Senate and serving as speaker of the Senate.
Duties
The main duty of the lieutenant governor is to assume the office of governor if necessary. Additionally, in the role of lieutenant governor, the Speaker of the Senate appoints all officers and members of Senate committees, unless otherwise directed by the Senate. Lieutenant governor can also remove members from committee posts and appoints members of various boards and commissions throughout the state government.[2]
Contact information
Lt. Governor and Senate Speaker
1 Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN 37243-0219
Phone:615-741-4524
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