General Assembly - As introduced, enacts the "Restoring State Sovereignty Through Nullification Act," which establishes processes by which the general assembly may nullify an unconstitutional federal statute, regulation, agency order, or executive order. - Amends TCA Title 3 and Title 4.

Summary

The bill adds a new chapter to Tennessee law that allows the state General Assembly to declare any federal statute, regulation, agency rule, or executive order void within the state if it is found unconstitutional. It is aimed at reinforcing state sovereignty by giving lawmakers a formal way to reject federal actions that exceed enumerated powers. The measure did not pass.

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