Tennessee · 114

SB 547

Criminal Procedure - As enacted, requires the clerk of every court having jurisdiction of criminal offenses to include a $12.50 charge in every cost bill, to be remitted to the county government to provide support services for the purpose of promoting public safety at the sole discretion of the district attorney general; takes effect upon two-thirds vote of the county legislative body; requires a district attorney general receiving funding to submit an annual report. - Amends TCA Title 40.

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Tennessee SB 547 amends TCA Title 40 to require court clerks to include a $12.50 charge in criminal cost bills, remitted to county governments for public safety support services at the district attorney general's discretion. The measure takes effect upon a two-thirds vote of the county legislative body and mandates an annual report from any district attorney general receiving such funding.

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Roll-call votes on this bill

QuestionChamberResultYeaNayOtherDateSource
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/17/2025 Passed (1) lower pass 0 0 1 Apr 17, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 3/17/2025 Passed (1) upper pass 0 0 0 Mar 17, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar… upper pass 0 0 0 Mar 11, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0