Senate Bill 525 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish new procedures for handling civil actions related to ballot measures. Specifically, it mandates that any civil action challenging the constitutionality of a state statute, executive order, or administrative rule, as well as those involving proposed charter amendments, must be heard by a three-judge panel. This change aims to ensure that such significant legal challenges are addressed with a higher level of scrutiny and expertise.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that prohibits amendments to the charter of a home rule municipality from being placed on the ballot if they violate the Constitution or state law. This measure is intended to uphold legal standards and prevent unconstitutional amendments from reaching voters. The act will take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the integrity of the electoral process in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 20-18-101, 6-53-105