Sen. Stacey Campfield (R-7) filed SB0114 which would create the office of solicitor general to defend and prosecute cases in the interest of the state. The solicitor general would be elected by the General Assembly to a four-year term. The Bill also revises the duties of the attorney general and reporter. Sen. Mae Beavers and [...]
Senate Joint Resolutions 01/14/2011
CONSTITUTIONAL (SENATE): SJR0021 filed by Sen. Mae Beavers (R-17) proposes an amendment to Article VII of the Tennessee Constitution in order to move the election of county officers from August to November. Those currently in office at the time the change in election occurs will have their term in office extended by nearly a year. [...]
Resolutions 01-13-11
CONSTITUTIONAL (HOUSE): HJR0010 filed by Rep. Glen Casada (R-63) is identical to SJR0018 filed by Sen. Brian Kelsey (R-31) (see below). CONSTITUTIONAL (SENATE): SJR0018 filed by Sen. Brian Kelsey (R-31) seeks to change the language of Article II, Section 28 and Article XI, Section 9 of the Tennessee Constitution to specifically forbid the State and [...]