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TN HB9029
TN HB9029AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 8 and Title 58, Chapter 2, relative to emergency powers.
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Introduced
10/26/2021
10/26/2021
In Committee
10/28/2021
10/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022
04/28/2022
Introduced Session
112th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, reduces the time period, from 60 days to 21 days, that the governor can declare a state of emergency; requires the general assembly to authorize an extension of the state of emergency by joint resolution; prohibits the governor from shutting businesses down, restricting the freedom of travel and assembly of citizens, or expending funds without approval of such actions by the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 8 and Title 58, Chapter 2.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's emergency powers law to reduce the time period the governor can declare a state of emergency from 60 days to 21 days, and requires the state legislature to authorize any extension of the emergency declaration by joint resolution. The bill also prohibits the governor from shutting down businesses, restricting freedom of travel and assembly, or expending funds without the legislature's approval during a declared emergency.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal. in Finance, Ways, and Means Committee of Extraordinary Session III (on 10/28/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB9029&ga=112 | 10/27/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/HB9029.pdf | 10/27/2021 |
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