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TN HB0441
Bill
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bud Hulsey
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Restoring State Sovereignty Through Nullification Act" establishing a formal process for Tennessee to declare federal actions unconstitutional and unenforceable within the state
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Allows nullification to be initiated through five methods: governor executive order, legislative bill, state court ruling, petition from 10 counties/municipalities, or petition from 2,000 registered voters
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Nullification bills bypass committee review and proceed directly to floor debate, with 5 legislative days notice required before debate and votes within 3 days after debate closes
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Prohibits state, county, and city officials from assisting in enforcement of nullified federal actions, and bars use of state or local funds for such enforcement
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Applies to past, present, or future federal actions including laws, agency rules, executive orders, court decisions, and treaties; failed nullification bills may be reconsidered once per legislative session
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3 and Title 4, relative to nullification.
General Assembly
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added.
3/5/2025