TN SB1494 | 2015-2016 | 109th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 11 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-03-14 - Re-refer to Senate Cal. Comm.
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 11 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-03-14 - Re-refer to Senate Cal. Comm.
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; requires a criminal conviction, with certain limited exceptions, before a forfeiture may be completed; makes various other revisions to asset forfeiture provisions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 7; Title 40, Chapter 33 and Title 53, Chapter 11.
Title
As introduced, changes the burden of proof for asset forfeitures from a preponderance of the evidence to clear and convincing evidence; requires a criminal conviction, with certain limited exceptions, before a forfeiture may be completed; makes various other revisions to asset forfeiture provisions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 7; Title 40, Chapter 33 and Title 53, Chapter 11.
Sponsors
| Sen. Mark Green [R] |
Roll Calls
2016-03-08 - Senate - SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Comm. Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 (Y: 9 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-14 | Senate | Re-refer to Senate Cal. Comm. |
| 2016-03-10 | Senate | Placed on Senate Regular Calendar calendar for 3/14/2016 |
| 2016-03-08 | Senate | Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 |
| 2016-03-08 | Senate | Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee |
| 2016-03-08 | Senate | Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 |
| 2016-03-08 | Senate | Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 |
| 2016-03-08 | Senate | Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 |
| 2016-03-02 | Senate | Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/8/2016 |
| 2016-01-13 | Senate | Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee |
| 2016-01-12 | Senate | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
| 2016-01-11 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
HB2403 (Crossfiled) 2016-03-15 - Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Criminal Justice Committee
