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TN HJR0012
Joint Resolution
Status
12/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
Aftyn Behn
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires that any fine imposed without a jury must be "just and reasonable under the circumstances"
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Must be approved by the 114th General Assembly, then referred to the 115th General Assembly for final passage before going to voters
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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