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 alleging violations of the Constitution or state law regarding proposed charter amendments, must be heard by a three-judge panel. This change aims to streamline the judicial process for significant constitutional challenges and ensure that they are adjudicated by a specialized panel.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that prohibits any proposed charter amendment for home rule municipalities from being placed on the ballot if it violates the Constitution or state law. This insertion reinforces the legal framework governing local governance and ensures compliance with higher legal standards before amendments can be presented to voters. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing its urgency in addressing these legal matters.

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