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This resolution proposes an amendment to Article VI, Section 14 of the Tennessee Constitution, specifically addressing municipal ordinance penalties. The amendment would allow municipalities to impose fines exceeding $50 for ordinance violations without requiring a jury assessment, provided that the fine is considered just and reasonable under the circumstances. This change represents a modification to the existing constitutional restrictions on municipal penalty assessments, giving local governments more flexibility in enforcing their ordinances. The resolution requires approval by the 114th General Assembly and subsequent publication on the official websites of the Secretary of State and General Assembly. Once passed, it will be referred to the 115th General Assembly for further consideration, following the standard constitutional amendment process in Tennessee, which requires multiple legislative approvals and typically involves a public referendum.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0012&ga=114