House Bill 961 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to update the terminology related to legislative committees in the House of Representatives. Specifically, it replaces the phrase "civil justice committee of the house of representatives" with "committee of the house of representatives with jurisdiction over subject matters pertaining to the code commission" in Section 1-1-108(a). This change aims to clarify the responsibilities and jurisdiction of the relevant committee.

The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the changes for the public welfare. By refining the language used in the legislative framework, the bill seeks to enhance the clarity and functionality of the legislative process in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-1-108(a), 1-1-108