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TN HB0913
Bill
Status
4/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Vaughan
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AI Summary
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Three-judge panels are now required to hear civil actions challenging the constitutionality of state statutes (including redistricting laws), executive orders, or administrative rules when seeking declaratory judgment or injunctive relief against the state or state officials
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Lawsuits alleging that a proposed charter amendment ordinance violates the Constitution or state law must also be heard by a three-judge panel
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Charter amendments for home rule municipalities are prohibited from being placed on any ballot if they violate the Constitution or state law
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Passed April 10, 2025 and approved by Governor Bill Lee on April 24, 2025, taking effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 20, Chapter 18, relative to ballot measures.
Election Laws
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 249
4/29/2025