Tennessee SJR0040 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to allow citizens to propose laws by initiative.

Tennessee SJR0040 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to add a new Article XII, granting the people the power to propose laws by initiative, independent of the general assembly. Initiative petitions must be signed by at least five percent of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. These petitions can only be placed on the ballot in even-numbered years and must be filed with the Secretary of State six months before the election. If a proposed law by initiative receives majority approval, it is submitted to the general assembly, which has 90 days to approve or reject it.

Tennessee SJR0040 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to allow citizens to propose laws by initiative.

Tennessee SJR0040 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to add a new Article XII, granting the people the power to propose laws by initiative, independent of the general assembly. Initiative petitions must be signed by at least five percent of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. These petitions can only be placed on the ballot in even-numbered years and must be filed with the Secretary of State six months before the election. If a proposed law by initiative receives majority approval, it is submitted to the general assembly, which has 90 days to approve or reject it.