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TN SB0311

TN SB0311
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 38; Title 45 and Title 67, relative to precious metals.


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Introduced
01/20/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, makes gold and silver coinage legal tender; authorizes payment of taxes with gold and silver coinage; makes other changes concerning precious metals. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 38; Title 45 and Title 67.

AI Summary

This bill makes gold and silver coinage legal tender in Tennessee, meaning they must be accepted as payment for debts at their spot price. It also authorizes the state to accept gold and silver coinage for the payment of taxes and other amounts collected by the state. The bill requires any gold and silver coinage received by the state to be stored in a depository institution and attributed to the balance of the state's reserve for revenue fluctuations, which must be used before the gold and silver coinage can be liquidated. The bill also allows individuals and entities in Tennessee to produce and sell gold or silver coins, as long as they comply with certain labeling and regulatory requirements.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

SA0367 - Amendment 1-0 to SB0311 (on 03/29/2023)

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