A Tennessee lawmaker is calling for a public hearing to examine the state's execution procedures. This comes after an execution attempt did not result in the expected outcome for Christa Pike. State Rep. Jody Barrett is pushing for the public hearing to take place when the General Assembly returns in January.

Further details about the hearing and the circumstances surrounding the execution attempt are available from the source. The lawmaker's request suggests that there may be a need to review and potentially revise the state's execution procedures.

The public hearing, if it takes place, would provide an opportunity for lawmakers to scrutinize the execution procedures and consider potential changes.