SJR 0144, Constitutional Amendment
This week, we are thankful for Senator Mark Pody as he has filed our constitutional amendment to secure individual liberties during an emergency. This amendment would add a new section to Article XI of the Tennessee Constitution stating:
No declaration of emergency by the federal government, the governor of this state, or any agent or political subdivision of this state shall be construed to lessen or abridge the rights and privileges of the citizens of this state guaranteed by this Constitution or lessen or diminish the controlling authority of this Constitution. In all circumstances, the departments of the government shall be bound to and shall not exceed or delegate, their respective duties and powers as defined in this Constitution.
