Senate Bill 525 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish new procedures for handling civil actions that challenge the constitutionality of state statutes, executive orders, or administrative rules. Specifically, it mandates that such cases, along with those involving proposed charter amendments that may violate the Constitution or state law, must be heard by a three-judge panel. This change aims to ensure a more consistent and specialized judicial review process for significant legal challenges against state actions.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that prohibits any charter amendment from being placed on the ballot if it violates the Constitution or state law. This measure is intended to uphold legal standards and prevent unconstitutional amendments from being presented to voters. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing its importance for the public welfare.

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