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Subcommittee advances bill to block local policies that conflict with Tennessee law
Summary
The Civil Justice Subcommittee voted to send House Bill 1097, a state preemption measure, to full judiciary after adopting an amendment. Sponsor said the bill would prevent local regulations that conflict with Tennessee law and the state constitution; the motion passed on a 5-1 vote.
House Bill 1097, a measure to prevent local governments from enacting policies that conflict with Tennessee law and the state constitution, was advanced to the full judiciary committee by the Civil Justice Subcommittee. The committee approved an amendment and then voted 5-1 to send the bill forward.
Representative Zachary, carrying the bill on behalf of Speaker Sexton, said the measure is intended to "prevent local…
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