Bill > SJR0040

This resolution proposes an amendment to the Tennessee Constitution to establish a process for citizens to directly propose laws through an initiative petition. Under the proposed amendment, citizens can propose laws by gathering petition signatures from registered voters equal to at least 5% of votes cast in the most recent gubernatorial election. The full text of the proposed law must be included in the petition and filed with the Secretary of State at least six months before the election. Initiatives can only be placed on ballots during even-numbered year November elections, and must receive approval from a majority of voters to be considered. After voter approval, the General Assembly has 90 days to approve, reject, or take no action on the proposed law. If approved or if the legislature takes no action, the law would take effect on the following July 1st. If the initiative fails to receive voter approval or is rejected by the legislature, it cannot be proposed again for at least two to four years, depending on the circumstances. The resolution requires the proposed amendment to be referred to the next General Assembly and published as required by the state constitution.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SJR0040&ga=114