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TN HB1481

TN HB1481
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
01/31/2023
In Committee
02/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

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, allowing for their use in paying taxes and other debts. It requires the state to accept gold and silver as payment, though individuals are not required to use them. The bill also allows for the production and sale of gold and silver coins in the state, provided they are properly labeled. Any gold and silver received by the state must be stored in a depository institution and used only after other state funds are exhausted.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Returned to the Clerk's Desk. (on 04/18/2023)

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