County Officers - As enacted, makes changes to law relative to certain fees collected by sheriffs and constables. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 10; Title 8, Chapter 21, Part 9 and Section 65-3-118.
This bill allows sheriffs and constables in Tennessee to send certain legal notifications electronically instead of only by traditional mail. By adding a specific phrase to existing state laws, the measure updates the rules governing how these law enforcement officers communicate with the public. The change applies directly to the procedures used by county sheriffs and constables when issuing official notices. Once enacted, the law takes effect immediately to streamline communication processes for these officials.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2023
Last action May 13, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
6
Committee
5
Apr 10, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 11, Nays 0 PNV 0
upper
Apr 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/10/2024
upper
Apr 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/10/2024
upper
Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
upper
Mar 13, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/19/2024
upper
Feb 6, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ed Jackson
RRepublican
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