TN SJR0693 | 2011-2012 | 107th General Assembly

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Failed on April 23 2012 - 100% progression
Action: 2012-04-23 - Re-ref. to S. Cal. Comm.
Pending: Senate Calendar Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, proposes an amendment to Article VI, Section 5 to provide for selection of the state attorney general by means of gubernatorial appointment with legislative confirmation; and provides for a four-year term of office.

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Title

As introduced, proposes an amendment to Article VI, Section 5 to provide for selection of the state attorney general by means of gubernatorial appointment with legislative confirmation; and provides for a four-year term of office.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2012-04-23 - Senate - FLOOR VOTE: MOTION TO ADOPT THIRD AND FINAL READING AS AMENDED (Y: 16 N: 15 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-04-10 - Senate - S. FW&M COMM.: Recommended for passage w/amendments- refer to: S. Cal. Comm. (Y: 6 N: 5 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-04-03 - Senate - S. JUD COMM.: Recommended for passage - refer to: S. FW&M Comm. (Y: 6 N: 2 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2012-04-23 Re-ref. to S. Cal. Comm.
2012-04-23 Failed to adopt, Ayes 16, Nays 15, PNV 2
2012-04-20 Placed on Senate Regular Calendar cal. for 4/23/2012
2012-04-19 Passed S. on 2nd Reading, as amended
2012-04-18 Placed on Senate Regular Calendar cal. for 4/19/2012
2012-04-18 Passed S. on 1st Reading, as amended
2012-04-18 S. adopted am.(Amendment 1 of 0 - SA1173)
2012-04-16 Placed on Senate Regular Calendar cal. for 4/18/2012
2012-04-10 Rec. for adoption, by S. F,W&M Comm., ref. to S. Cal. Comm.
2012-04-04 Placed on S. FW&M Comm. cal. for 4/10/2012
2012-04-03 Rec. for adoption by S. Comm. ref to: S. FW&M Comm.
2012-03-28 Placed on S. Jud Comm. cal. for 4/3/2012
2012-03-19 P2C, ref. to S. Jud. Comm.
2012-03-15 Intro., P1C.
2012-03-13 Filed for intro.

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