Amends TCA Section 58-2-107.
Tennessee SB0396 amends TCA Section 58-2-107 to establish limitations on the governor's authority during a state of emergency, specifically prohibiting the issuance of executive orders that violate citizens' rights under the Tennessee Constitution and the U.S. Bill of Rights. The bill affects the governor's powers and the legislative process by allowing the General Assembly to terminate or extend a state of emergency and by establishing an ad hoc legislative council to manage emergencies when the General Assembly is not in session. Key provisions include reducing the maximum duration of a state of emergency from 45 to 30 days without legislative approval and outlining the composition and authority of the legislative council.
Tennessee SB0396 amends TCA Section 58-2-107 to establish limitations on the governor's authority during a state of emergency, specifically prohibiting the issuance of executive orders that violate citizens' rights under the Tennessee Constitution and the U.S. Bill of Rights. The bill affects the governor's powers and the legislative process by allowing the General Assembly to terminate or extend a state of emergency and by establishing an ad hoc legislative council to manage emergencies when the General Assembly is not in session. Key provisions include reducing the maximum duration of a state of emergency from 45 to 30 days without legislative approval and outlining the composition and authority of the legislative council.
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