General Assembly, Review Or Ratification of Rules - Ratifies and approves the amendments and revisions to the Tennessee Rules of Appellate Procedure, as promulgated by the Supreme Court. -

Senate Resolution 32 approves the Tennessee Supreme Court's amendments to the Rules of Appellate Procedure, which govern how appeals are processed in state courts. The resolution, adopted unanimously by the Senate on April 21, 2025, formally endorses the court's updated procedures without altering the rules themselves. This approval is required by Tennessee law for the court's rule changes to take effect. The resolution directly affects appellate court operations but does not create new legal requirements for the public.