TN HB2065 | 2015-2016 | 109th General Assembly

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Failed on March 23 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-03-23 - Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, changes the burden of proof for asset forfeitures from a preponderance of the evidence to clear and convincing evidence; makes other revisions regarding entitlements due to prevailing owner and distribution of forfeiture proceeds. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 33.

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Title

As introduced, changes the burden of proof for asset forfeitures from a preponderance of the evidence to clear and convincing evidence; makes other revisions regarding entitlements due to prevailing owner and distribution of forfeiture proceeds. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 33.

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-03-23HouseFailed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
2016-03-16HousePlaced on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/23/2016
2016-03-16HouseAction Def. in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee to 3/23/2016
2016-03-09HousePlaced on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/16/2016
2016-03-09HouseAction Def. in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee to 3/16/2016
2016-03-02HousePlaced on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/9/2016
2016-01-27HouseAssigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
2016-01-25HouseP2C, ref. to Civil Justice Committee
2016-01-21HouseIntro., P1C.
2016-01-20HouseFiled for intro.

Same As/Similar To

SB1901 (Crossfiled) 2016-03-29 - Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

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