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TN SB9024

TN SB9024
AN 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
10/27/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
10/28/2021

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 law to reduce the time period that the governor can declare a state of emergency from 60 days to 21 days, and requires the General Assembly to authorize an extension of the state of emergency by joint resolution. The bill also prohibits the governor from shutting down businesses, restricting the freedom of travel and assembly of citizens, or expending funds without the approval of the General Assembly for such actions. The bill applies to Titles 4, 5, 8, and 58 of the Tennessee Code Annotated.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Failed in Senate State and Local Government Committee / no motion (on 10/28/2021)

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