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TN SB 661

died on adjournment

Criminal Offenses - As introduced, extends from January 15 to February 15, the date by which, every five years, the fiscal review committee must report to the chief clerks of the senate and the house of representatives of the general assembly the percentage of change in the average consumer price index (all items-city average) as published by the United States department of labor, bureau of labor statistics and must inform the general assembly what the statutory minimum and maximum authorized fine for each offense classification would be if adjusted to reflect the compounded cost-of-living increases during the five-year period. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 55 and Title 65.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 661 pass?

No. TN SB 661 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-23): Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2027

What is TN SB 661 about?

TN SB 661 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Criminal Offenses - As introduced, extends from January 15 to February 15, the date by which, every five years, the fiscal review committee must report to the chief clerks of the senate and the house of representatives of the general assembly the percentage of change in the average consumer price index (all items-city average) as published by the United States department of labor, bureau of labor statistics and must inform the general assembly what the statutory minimum and maximum authorized fine for each offense classification would be if adjusted to reflect the compounded cost-of-living increases during the five-year period. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 55 and Title 65.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 661?

Hensley is the primary sponsor of TN SB 661.

Introduced
2025-02-10
Latest action
2026-03-23 — Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2027
Bill type
bill
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Hensleyprimary

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-01-31

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2025-02-10

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2025-02-12

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2025-03-19

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2025

  5. 2025-03-24

    Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

  6. 2026-03-18

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

  7. 2026-03-23

    Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2027

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