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TN SB0004
TN SB0004AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16 and Title 17, relative to the Tennessee supreme court.
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Introduced
11/19/2024
11/19/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the expenses of the Tennessee supreme court to include each year an amount sufficient to provide the chief justice with a security detail to transport and accompany the chief justice on all official state business. - Amends TCA Title 16 and Title 17.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to require that the annual expenses of the Tennessee Supreme Court include funding for a dedicated security detail for the Chief Justice. Specifically, the bill mandates that the court's budget must provide sufficient funds to transport and accompany the Chief Justice during all official state business. This provision appears designed to ensure the personal safety and logistical support of the state's highest-ranking judicial official while they are conducting state-related duties. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, which gives state administrative offices time to plan and budget for the new security requirement. By codifying this security detail into law, the legislation establishes a formal requirement for protecting and supporting the Chief Justice during their official responsibilities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn. (on 02/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0004&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0004.pdf |
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