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TN HB0422

TN HB0422
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8 and Title 58, relative to emergency powers.


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Introduced
01/24/2023
In Committee
02/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2023

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, authorizes the renewal or extension of the executive order or proclamation issued by the governor declaring a state of emergency only by passage of a joint resolution by the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 58.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee Code to require the renewal or extension of a state of emergency declaration by the governor to be approved by a joint resolution of the state's General Assembly. Specifically, the bill states that an executive order or proclamation declaring a state of emergency expires after 45 days and can only be renewed or extended through the passage of a joint resolution by the General Assembly, either in a regular or extraordinary session.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Failed in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State Government Committee (on 03/28/2023)

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