TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Kate Prince on Feb 25, 2021

A proposed constitutional amendment that would allow voters to change the way Tennessee’s Attorney General is selected cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, the Chattanoogan reports. Senate Joint Resolution 0001 (SJR0001) calls for a transparent nomination process by the Tennessee Supreme Court in selecting the State Attorney General, followed by a confirmation vote of the nominee by a majority of both houses of the Tennessee General Assembly. The TBA has expressed its opposition to the resolution, a decision that is detailed in today’s episode of the TBA Legislative Updates podcast. In addition, TBA Public Policy and Government Affairs Director Berkley Schwarz and Adams and Reese attorney and TBA lobbyist Brad Lampley cover SB0633/HB0385, a proposal that would make it a criminal offense if a bystander witnesses a medical emergency and fails to report it to emergency services immediately. You can watch the full video of Legislative Updates on the TBA’s Facebook page. It is also available as a podcast on the TBA’s website or anywhere you listen to podcasts.