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TN HB0913

Bill

Status

Passed

4/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Vaughan

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Lawsuits alleging that a proposed charter amendment ordinance violates the Constitution or state law must also be heard by a three-judge panel

  • Charter amendments for home rule municipalities are prohibited from being placed on any ballot if they violate the Constitution or state law

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/26/2025
State & Local Government3/18/2025
Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee3/12/2025
State & Local Government2/6/2025

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