SB 27 – HB 324
FISCAL NOTE
Fiscal Review Committee
Tennessee General Assembly
February 3, 2025
Fiscal Analyst: Rebecca Chandler | Email: rebecca.chandler@capitol.tn.gov | Phone: 615-741-2564
SB 27 – HB 324
SUMMARY OF BILL: Prohibits executive orders, proclamations, and rules issued by the
Governor under the Governor’s emergency management powers from contravening, suspending, or
conflicting with a provision of the Constitution of Tennessee.
Prohibits the Governor, during a State of Emergency, from: (1) restricting the lawful handling, sale,
transfer, transport, or use of firearms, ammunition, or their components; and (2) restricting churches
and other religious organizations from conducting worship services during declared states of
emergency, even if these may prevent, hinder, or delay emergency response efforts.
FISCAL IMPACT:
NOT SIGNIFICANT
Assumptions:
• The restrictions outlined in the proposed legislation do not require significant changes to
the administration or enforcement of emergency management powers, resulting in no
additional costs for implementation.
• The proposed language does not alter current procedures for establishing a State of
Emergency or its renewal. Prohibiting the restriction of such activities is not expected to
result in a significant impact to state or local government revenue or expenditures.
CERTIFICATION:
The information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Bojan Savic, Executive Director