SB0442Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 43, Chapter 38, Part 1; Title 48, Chapter 15; Title 48, Chapter 208; Title 48, Chapter 249; Title 48, Chapter 25; Title 48, Chapter 55; Title 48, Chapter 65; Title 61, Chapter 1; Title 61, Chapter 2 and Title 61, Chapter 3, relative to registered agents.
Introduced by Jessie Seal, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, requires that, in order to resign an agency appointment, a registered agent file a certification with the secretary of state that the agent has mailed written notice of the agent's resignation, instead of a copy of the original statement of resignation, to the principal office of the entity employing the agent. - Amends TCA Title 43, Chapter 38, Part 1; Title 48, Chapter 15; Title 48, Chapter 208; Title 48, Chapter 249; Title 48, Chapter 25; Title 48, Chapter 55; Title 48, Chapter 65; Title 61, Chapter 1; Title 61, Chapter 2 and Title 61, Chapter 3.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 97
April 4, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · February 25, 2025
7
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
| Ken Yager | 12 | Yes |
| Shane Reeves | 14 | Yes |
| Paul Bailey | 15 | Yes |
| John Stevens | 24 | Yes |
| Jack Johnson | 27 | Yes |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 2/25/2025
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/6/2025
Companion House Bill substituted
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 97
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