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TN SB0396
TN SB0396AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 58-2-107, relative to emergency management powers of the governor.
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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, authorizes, if the governor issues or extends an executive order or proclamation of a state of emergency, the general assembly to terminate such state of emergency by joint resolution of both houses. - Amends TCA Section 58-2-107.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's emergency management law by modifying the governor's powers during a state of emergency. Specifically, the bill allows the state's General Assembly (the legislative branch) to terminate a state of emergency through a joint resolution, which means both the House and Senate would need to agree to end the emergency declaration. The bill gives the legislature more oversight and control over emergency declarations made by the governor, potentially limiting the executive branch's ability to maintain extended emergency powers. While the government-provided summary suggests a 30-day limitation on emergency declarations, this specific detail is not present in the bill text provided. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law and would apply to any states of emergency declared by the governor on or after the effective date. The amendment is made to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 58-2-107, which governs emergency management procedures in the state.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 475 (on 05/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0396&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0475.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0396 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0331.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0331 (6484) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1250.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0132 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0132.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0396.pdf |
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