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TNSJR0001Intro

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Proposes additional language in Article II, Section 28 to prohibit the general assembly from levying, authorizing, or otherwise permitting a state tax on property.
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2024-12-16
Sponsor(s) Added.
TNHJR0012Intro

Prefile
Proposes an amendment to Article VI, Section 14 of the Tennessee Constitution to authorize municipalities to impose a civil penalty in excess of $50 for a violation of a municipal ordinance if such penalty is just and reasonable.
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2024-12-16
Filed for introduction
TNHJR0007Intro

Prefile
Proposes an amendment to Article I of the Constitution of Tennessee to declare that a person shall not be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall a person be denied equal protection of the law; defines "person" to...
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2024-12-11
Filed for introduction
TNHJR0005Intro

Prefile
Proposes an amendment to prohibit this state or an instrumentality of this state from abridging or denying a person's rights on account of sex.
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2024-12-02
Filed for introduction
TNHJR0002Intro

Prefile
Proposes additional language in Article II, Section 28 to prohibit the general assembly from levying, authorizing, or otherwise permitting a state tax on property.
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2024-11-08
Filed for introduction
TNSJR0919Enroll

Sine Die
Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 15 of the Constitution of Tennessee to remove the right to bail for the following offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great: act of terrorism; second degree murder; aggravated rape of a ch...
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2024-04-26
Signed by H. Speaker
TNHJR0859Intro

Sine Die
Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 15 of the Constitution of Tennessee to remove the right to bail for the following offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great: act of terrorism; second degree murder; aggravated rape of a ch...
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2024-04-22
Sponsor(s) Added.
TNHJR0038Intro

Sine Die
Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 26 of the Constitution of Tennessee to remove the provision that authorizes the legislature to regulate the wearing of arms with a view to prevent crime and to clarify that citizens have a right to keep and...
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2024-04-10
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
TNHJR0706Intro

Sine Die
Proposes amendment to prohibit a member of the general assembly who is expelled from the general assembly from qualifying for office in the general assembly for four years immediately following expulsion.
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2024-04-10
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
TNHJR0797Intro

Sine Die
Proposes amendment to prohibit a member of the General Assembly who is expelled from the General Assembly from being reelected or reappointed to, or employed by, the General Assembly.
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2024-04-10
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
TNHJR0841Intro

Sine Die
Proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee to authorize local education agencies to approve lotteries conducted by nonprofit school support organizations; provided, that the net proceeds of the lottery’s revenue...
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2024-04-10
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
TNHJR0851Intro

Sine Die
Proposes an amendment to Article II, Section 28 of the Constitution of Tennessee to authorize the General Assembly to exempt historical properties from taxes on real property.
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2024-04-10
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
TNSJR0904Engross

Sine Die
Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 26 of the Constitution of Tennessee to remove the provision that authorizes the legislature to regulate the wearing of arms with a view to prevent crime and to state that citizens have a right to keep, bear...
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2024-04-09
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
TNHJR0081Enroll

Sine Die
Proposes additional language in Article II, Section 28 to prohibit the general assembly from levying, authorizing, or otherwise permitting a state tax on property.
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2024-04-08
Signed by Senate Speaker
TNHJR1336Intro

Sine Die
Proposes amendment to prohibit this state, including all state agencies and local governments created by this state, from directing, restricting, or otherwise regulating in any manner the quality or content of the instruction or curricula provided by...
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2024-04-08
To House Delayed Bills Committee
TNSJR0922FailProposes an amendment to Article VI, Section 14 of the Tennessee Constitution to authorize municipal courts to impose civil penalties up to $3,000 for violations of municipal ordinances.
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2024-04-02
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
TNHJR0685Intro

Sine Die
Proposes an amendment to Article VII, Section 1 of the Constitution of Tennessee to specify the duties of the sheriff, trustee, register, county clerk, and assessor of property.
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2024-03-27
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
TNHJR0082FailProposes an amendment to the Constitution of Tennessee to establish a medical cannabis program.
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2024-03-26
Failed in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
TNHJR0858Intro

Sine Die
Proposes an amendment to Article VI, Section 14 of the Tennessee Constitution to authorize municipal courts to impose civil penalties up to $3,000 for violations of municipal ordinances.
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2024-03-26
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
TNSJR1147Intro

Sine Die
Proposes an amendment to Article VII, Section 1 of the Constitution of Tennessee to specify the duties of the sheriff, trustee, register, county clerk, and assessor of property.
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2024-03-18
To Senate Judiciary Committee
TNHJR0042FailProposes amendment to allow people to propose laws by initiative.
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2024-03-13
Failed in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of Local Government Committee
TNHJR0717FailProposes amendment to allow people to propose laws by initiative petition.
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2024-03-12
Failed in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State Government Committee
TNSJR0902FailProposes adding a provision establishing right to food to provide all individuals with a right to food, including the right to save and exchange seeds and the right to grow, raise, harvest, produce, and consume the food of their own choosing for thei...
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2024-03-12
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
TNHJR0094Enroll

Sine Die
Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 35 of the Constitution of Tennessee to expand the rights of victims of crimes.
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2024-02-26
Signed by Senate Speaker
TNHJR0787Intro

Sine Die
Proposes adding a provision establishing the right to a clean and healthful environment.
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2024-02-02
Sponsor(s) Added.
TNHJR0050FailProposes adding a provision establishing the right to clean air, pure water, and the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic, and esthetic values of the state's environment.
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2024-01-25
Sponsor(s) withdrawn.
TNHJR0013Engross

Sine Die
Proposes an amendment to Article VII, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee to change the date of elections for judicial and other civil officers from the first Thursday in August to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
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2024-01-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee
TNSJR0158Intro

Sine Die
Proposes additional language in Article II, Section 28 to prohibit the general assembly from levying, authorizing, or otherwise permitting a state tax on property.
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2024-01-05
To Senate Judiciary Committee
TNHJR0132Intro

Sine Die
Proposes an amendment to Article II, Section 31 of the Constitution of Tennessee authorizing the governing body or state official charged with carrying out the purpose or objectives of a fund or trust that is administered or invested by the Treasury ...
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2023-04-18
Taken off notice for cal. in Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
TNSJR0034Intro

Sine Die
Proposes an amendment to Article II, Section 31 of the Constitution of Tennessee authorizing the governing body or state official charged with carrying out the purpose or objectives of a fund or trust that is administered or invested by the Treasury ...
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2023-04-06
Re-refer to Senate Cal. Comm.
TNSJR0041FailProposes constitutional amendment to allow people to propose laws by initiative.
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2023-03-29
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
TNHJR0045FailProposes amendment to establish a term limit of 16 years for all state and local public officials, except for the governor, for whom a term limit is established of eight years.
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2023-03-14
Failed in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State Government Committee
TNHJR0035Intro

Sine Die
Proposes amendment to establish a term limit of 16 years for all state and local public officials.
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2023-01-20
Withdrawn.
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