Tennessee HJR0012 proposes amending the state constitution to allow municipalities to impose fines over $50 for ordinance violations without jury.

Tennessee HJR0012 seeks to amend Article VI, Section 14, of the Tennessee Constitution to permit municipalities to impose fines exceeding $50 for violations of municipal ordinances without requiring a jury assessment, provided the fine is deemed just and reasonable. The resolution also mandates that the amendment be referred to the next General Assembly and published on the official websites of the Secretary of State and the General Assembly.

Tennessee HJR0012 proposes amending the state constitution to allow municipalities to impose fines over $50 for ordinance violations without jury.

Tennessee HJR0012 seeks to amend Article VI, Section 14, of the Tennessee Constitution to permit municipalities to impose fines exceeding $50 for violations of municipal ordinances without requiring a jury assessment, provided the fine is deemed just and reasonable. The resolution also mandates that the amendment be referred to the next General Assembly and published on the official websites of the Secretary of State and the General Assembly.