Bill Title: As introduced, affords local governments an opportunity to implement a written policy governing invocation practices before a lawsuit is filed on establishment clause grounds; requires a plaintiff send notice of the alleged violation to the local government before filing a lawsuit; prohibits repetitious communications sent to local governments with intent to induce the government to forgo a lawsuit. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 39.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2013-04-10 - Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee [HB0540 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]

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Voting Records

Chamber	Vote	Date	Yea	Nay	NV	Abs	Total	Result	Source	View
House	(VOICE VOTE) LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage w/amendments- refer to: Finance, Ways & Means Committee	2013-04-09	0	0	0	0	0	Failed	Link	View
House	(VOICE VOTE) LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUBCOMMITTEE: Recommended for passage - refer to: Local Government Committee	2013-03-20	0	0	0	0	0	Failed	Link	View

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