SB1958

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3 and Title 49, relative to causes of action.

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SB1958 amends Tennessee law to clarify that a cause of action exists for individuals seeking relief regarding the legality or constitutionality of.

SB1958 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3 and Title 49, relative to causes of action. It specifies that a cause of action exists for any affected person seeking declaratory or injunctive relief in any action brought regarding the legality or constitutionality of a governmental action of a political subdivision. The bill also clarifies that it does not authorize a cause of action against the state, state entities, or state officials, nor does it waive the sovereign immunity and privileges of the state. The act takes effect upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

6 Yea

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2 Nay

DD

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 17

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

Apr 23

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 664

Apr 2

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 2

Senate

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