TN SB0316 | 2017-2018 | 110th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on February 2 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-03-20 - Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Pending: Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, establishes a new procedure for the seizure and forfeiture of assets as the result of criminal activity; requires conviction for the underlying criminal conviction before forfeiture can occur; requires clear and convincing evidence that the property is subject to forfeiture; and provides that all forfeited or abandoned money be deposited in state general fund and all property forfeitures be sold and the proceeds go into state general fund. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 53 and Title 55.

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Title

As introduced, establishes a new procedure for the seizure and forfeiture of assets as the result of criminal activity; requires conviction for the underlying criminal conviction before forfeiture can occur; requires clear and convincing evidence that the property is subject to forfeiture; and provides that all forfeited or abandoned money be deposited in state general fund and all property forfeitures be sold and the proceeds go into state general fund. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 53 and Title 55.

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-03-20SenateAssigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
2017-04-11SenateSponsor(s) Added.
2017-04-11SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1
2017-04-05SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/11/2017
2017-04-05SenateAction deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/11/2017
2017-04-04SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/5/2017
2017-04-04SenateAction deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/5/2017
2017-03-30SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/4/2017
2017-02-08SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
2017-02-06SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
2017-02-02SenateFiled for introduction

Same As/Similar To

HB0421 (Crossfiled) 2018-03-21 - Taken off notice for cal. in Criminal Justice Committee

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