Restoring State Sovereignty Through Nullification Act
Amends TCA Title 3 and Title 4.
Tennessee SB0479, titled the "Restoring State Sovereignty Through Nullification Act," establishes a framework for the state to evaluate and potentially nullify federal actions deemed unconstitutional. It affects state officials, agencies, and local governments by requiring them to resist enforcement of federal actions that exceed constitutional authority. Key provisions include allowing the governor to issue executive orders for nullification, enabling the general assembly to introduce bills of nullification without committee review, and outlining the process for counties and municipalities to petition for nullification.
Tennessee SB0479, titled the "Restoring State Sovereignty Through Nullification Act," establishes a framework for the state to evaluate and potentially nullify federal actions deemed unconstitutional. It affects state officials, agencies, and local governments by requiring them to resist enforcement of federal actions that exceed constitutional authority. Key provisions include allowing the governor to issue executive orders for nullification, enabling the general assembly to introduce bills of nullification without committee review, and outlining the process for counties and municipalities to petition for nullification.
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Bowling, Janice
114th General Assembly
January 29, 2025
March 11, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee