Sens. Akbari, Lamar: Students, families deserve a vote before session ends — NASHVILLE — Senate minority leader Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, and Democratic caucus chairwoman Sen. London Lamar, D-Memphis, issued a joint statement today in response to Gov. Bill Lee’s draft legislation to establish an order of protection process to remove firearms from people who present a danger to others. “We urge Republican leadership to put the governor’s order of protection legislation in a committee for immediate consideration. Tennessee students and families are desperate for solutions to stop gun violence and they deserve a public debate — and vote — before this session ends.”