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TN SB0503
TN SB0503AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 4, relative to months of observance.
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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
Passed
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, designates the month of June as "Celebration of Life" month, the month of July as "Celebration of Liberty" month, and the month of August as "Celebration of the Pursuit of Happiness" month in Tennessee. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 4.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee state law to designate three consecutive months (June, July, and August) as themed months of celebration in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Specifically, June will be known as "Celebration of Life" month, July as "Celebration of Liberty" month, and August as "Celebration of the Pursuit of Happiness" month. The bill references Thomas Jefferson's original wording in the Declaration of Independence, which identified "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" as fundamental unalienable rights of citizens. These designations appear to be symbolic observances intended to commemorate the historical significance of the nation's founding document and promote reflection on core American principles. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Paul Rose (R)*,
Janice Bowling (R),
Todd Gardenhire (R),
Ed Jackson (R),
Jack Johnson (R),
Adam Lowe (R),
Becky Massey (R),
Shane Reeves (R),
Ken Yager (R),
Last Action
Effective date(s) 05/05/2025 (on 05/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0503&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0366.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0503.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0327 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0327.pdf |
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