SB0027

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 58, Chapter 2, relative to emergency powers of the governor.

Complete·6/4/25

SB0027 amends Tennessee Code to clarify the governor's emergency powers.

SB0027 amends Tennessee Code to clarify the governor's authority to issue executive orders, proclamations, and rules during emergencies. These directives have the force of law, provided they do not conflict with the Tennessee Constitution. The act also suspends certain procedural laws and regulations to expedite necessary actions during emergencies. This change takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

77 Yea

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16 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 25, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

History

Jun 4, 2025

Pub. Ch. 153

Jun 4, 2025

Effective date(s) 04/08/2025

Apr 3, 2025

Senate

Returned by Governor without signature.