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TN HJR0012

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

12/16/2024

Primary Sponsor

Aftyn Behn

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article VI, Section 14 of the Tennessee Constitution to allow municipalities to impose fines exceeding $50.00 for ordinance violations without requiring jury assessment

  • Requires that any fine imposed without a jury must be "just and reasonable under the circumstances"

  • Must be approved by the 114th General Assembly, then referred to the 115th General Assembly for final passage before going to voters

  • Amendment must be published on the official websites of the Secretary of State and General Assembly per constitutional requirements

Legislative Description

A RESOLUTION to amend Article VI, Section 14, of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to penalties for violations of municipal ordinances.

Constitutional Amendments

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee

1/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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