Tenn. Constitutional Amendments Explained: What Amendments 1, 2 and 3 Would Do

Tennessee voters approve Marsy's Law, adding more victims' rights

Tennesseans voted to add more victims’ rights to the state constitution, passing Amendment 3, known as Marsy’s Law. The amendment clarifies existing victims’ rights regarding restitution and notifications on criminal proceedings and release dates. And it adds new rights regarding parole hearing notifications and participation. It also extends rights to victims of juvenile crime, a […]

State Constitutional Amendments All Win

Tennessee voters were approving three state Constitutional Amendments - (1) to add new categories for holding criminal defendants without bond, (2) banning a...

Tennessee Approves Property Tax Prohibition

Tennessee voters have approved Amendment 2, a measure referred to the ballot by Tennessee legislators that would constitutionally prohibit state taxation of property. “Amendment 2 is a nice addition to the other constitutional amendments that Tennesseans have enacted over the past decade, such as their prohibition of a state income tax and the constitutional enshrinement […]

Tenn. constitutional amendments explained: What Amendments 1, 2 and 3 would do

Tennessee voters are deciding three constitutional amendments involving bail, property taxes and crime victims' rights. Here's a breakdown of what each proposal would change and what voting yes or no actually means.

Tennessee Voters Amend Constitution to Prevent State from Issuing Property Taxes

Tennessee voters have decided they no longer want the state to issue property taxes. On Tuesday night, state residents showed widespread support for Amendment 2, which prevents the Tennessee state government from creating a property tax.

Tennessee voters approve three constitutional amendments - Nashville Banner

Tennessee voters approved three constitutional amendments on Tuesday, changing bail policies, banning state property taxes, and expanding victims' rights.