SB0845Enacted

Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 9.

Tennessee SB0845 requires the Attorney General to investigate local government actions, such as ordinances or regulations, that are alleged to violate state law or the Tennessee Constitution. It affects local governments by establishing a process for members of the General Assembly to request investigations and potentially withhold state funds if violations are not resolved. Key provisions include a requirement for the Attorney General to report findings within 30 days, notify local governments of violations, and allow for a 30-day resolution period before withholding funds.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0845 requires the Attorney General to investigate local government actions, such as ordinances or regulations, that are alleged to violate state law or the Tennessee Constitution. It affects local governments by establishing a process for members of the General Assembly to request investigations and potentially withhold state funds if violations are not resolved. Key provisions include a requirement for the Attorney General to report findings within 30 days, notify local governments of violations, and allow for a 30-day resolution period before withholding funds.

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Sponsor

Lowe, Adam

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 4, 2025

Last Action

May 27, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 514

Subjects
Local Government, GeneralPublic Funds and FinancingMunicipal GovernmentMetropolitan GovernmentCounty GovernmentAttorney General and Reporter

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