Bryant's Recommendation for Pro Tempore

The Clarion Ledger published the following the morning:

Lt. Gov.-elect Phil Bryant has recommended state Sen. Billy Hewes, R-Gulfport, to serve as the next president pro-tempore of the Senate.

Traditionally, Senate members vote based on the lieutenant governor's recommendation. The president pro-tempore leads the Senate in the absence of the
lieutenant governor.

Bryant also recommended Kevin Upchurch, who is currently deputy executive director for the state department of finance and administration, to serve as secretary of the Senate.

Bryant says he is leaving the election of the Rules Committee members in the hands of the entire body.