SB 21: State Government - As introduced, declares that international policymaking organizations have no jurisdiction or authority within this state; declares that a federal law or rule based upon a policy or guideline of an international policymaking organization has no authority in this state; prohibits state governmental entities from adopting or enforcing a law or rule based upon a recommendation of an international policymaking organization unless authorized by state law. - Amends TCA Title 1; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 13; Title 14; Title 43; Title 45; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 59; Title 60; Title 62; Title 63; Title 65; Title 66; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 70.

Plain-language summary

SB 21 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Government - As introduced, declares that international policymaking organizations have no jurisdiction or authority within this state; declares that a federal law or rule based upon a policy or guideline of an international policymaking organization has no authority in this state; prohibits state governmental entities from adopting or enforcing a law or rule based upon a recommendation of an international policymaking organization unless authorized by state law. - Amends TCA Title 1; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 13; Title 14; Title 43; Title 45; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 59; Title 60; Title 62; Title 63; Title 65; Title 66; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 70. Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee.

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