Amends TCA Section 58-2-107.
Tennessee HB0132 amends TCA Section 58-2-107 to modify the governor's authority during a state of emergency by requiring that any such emergency last no longer than 30 days unless renewed by the general assembly or an established legislative council. The bill affects the powers of the governor and the legislative process during emergencies, specifically altering the duration of emergency declarations and the oversight role of the general assembly. Key changes include the removal of provisions that would have prohibited the governor from issuing orders that violate citizens' rights and the establishment of a legislative council to extend emergencies when the general assembly is not in session.
Tennessee HB0132 amends TCA Section 58-2-107 to modify the governor's authority during a state of emergency by requiring that any such emergency last no longer than 30 days unless renewed by the general assembly or an established legislative council. The bill affects the powers of the governor and the legislative process during emergencies, specifically altering the duration of emergency declarations and the oversight role of the general assembly. Key changes include the removal of provisions that would have prohibited the governor from issuing orders that violate citizens' rights and the establishment of a legislative council to extend emergencies when the general assembly is not in session.
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