NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Lt. Gov. Randy McNally will miss the first "few weeks" of the upcoming legislative session, according to a statement from his office.
McNally is recovering from a recent ankle surgery.
"While I will not be physically present, I will be monitoring proceedings remotely and will be in daily, if not hourly, contact with Senate Leadership and staff. I look forward to returning to work in person as soon as I am able," McNally said.
In McNally's absence, Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile as well as Deputy Speakers Dawn White, Shane Reeves and John Stevens will preside over floor sessions. The session will begin on Jan. 9.