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TNGA Rep. Matlock presents HB0540 Anti-Establishment Clause Bill in House Local Govt. Sub (Video)
DU Video: TNGA Rep. Matlock presents HB0540 Anti-Establishment Clause Bill in House Local Govt. Subcommittee
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017111993
Bill Information for HB0540
HB 0540 by *Matlock ( SB 0965 by *McNally)
http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0540&ga=108
Local Government, General - As introduced, affords local governments an opportunity to implement a written policy governing invocation practices before a lawsuit is filed on establishment clause grounds; requires a plaintiff send notice of the alleged violation to the local government before filing a lawsuit; prohibits repetitious communications sent to local governments with intent to induce the government to forgo a lawsuit. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 39.
Bill Summary for HB0540
HB 0540 by *Matlock. (SB 0965 by *McNally.)
http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/billinfo/BillSummaryArchive.aspx?BillNumber=HB0540&ga=108
Rep. Jimmy Matlock - TNGA photo
Tennessee General Assembly - Rep. Jimmy Matlock
http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/H21.html