Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 58, Chapter 2.
Tennessee SB0027 amends existing law regarding the governor's emergency powers by prohibiting executive orders, proclamations, and rules from conflicting with the Tennessee Constitution. It affects the governor's authority during states of emergency and clarifies that limitations on executive actions regarding firearms, ammunition, and religious services also apply when the governor suspends laws or regulations. Key provisions include the reinforcement of constitutional adherence and the stipulation that states of emergency cannot exceed 45 days without renewal.
Tennessee SB0027 amends existing law regarding the governor's emergency powers by prohibiting executive orders, proclamations, and rules from conflicting with the Tennessee Constitution. It affects the governor's authority during states of emergency and clarifies that limitations on executive actions regarding firearms, ammunition, and religious services also apply when the governor suspends laws or regulations. Key provisions include the reinforcement of constitutional adherence and the stipulation that states of emergency cannot exceed 45 days without renewal.
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