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SB 45

Sentencing - As introduced, adds as an enhancement factor to be used in determining the sentence within the permissible range for a criminal offense that the defendant is an adult and committed the offense with a minor, regardless of whether the minor was convicted of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by London Lamar

SB 45 is a local placeholder act for the 50th Senatorial District; it has no substantive provisions yet and would take effect only if enacted.

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 45

Summary — SB 45: “50th Senatorial District Local Act‑1”

Status: Passed 1st Reading (filed in Senate Feb 3, 2025)
Sponsor: Senator Corbin (primary)
Jurisdiction / geographic scope: 50th Senatorial District — counties referenced in metadata include Clay, Haywood, Cherokee, Graham, Jackson, Swain, Macon, Transylvania.

Main purpose / intent

SB 45 is a local (district‑specific) bill titled “50th Senatorial District Local Act‑1.” As introduced and in the public bill text available, the measure contains no substantive policy provisions; it contains only two brief sections stating that (1) the act pertains exclusively to the 50th Senatorial District and (2) it becomes effective when enacted. In short, the bill as filed functions as a local act that references the district but does not yet specify any policy, administrative, or statutory changes.

Key provisions (what the bill actually does)

  • Section 1: Declares the act relates only to the 50th Senatorial District.
  • Section 2: States the act is effective upon becoming law.

There are no other operative provisions in the available text (no changes to statutes, no funding provisions, no new duties or authorities).

Who or what would be affected

  • By text alone, no specific persons, agencies, or programs would be affected because the bill includes no substantive directives.
  • If later amended, the geographic focus would be the 50th Senatorial District and the counties associated with that district (metadata lists Clay, Haywood, Cherokee, Graham, Jackson, Swain, Macon, Transylvania). Any future amendments inserted into this bill could directly affect residents, local governments, or services in those counties.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Filed in the Senate (Feb 3, 2025) and read for the first time. Referred to appropriate committee(s) per chamber practice (document lists Rules and Operations of the Senate).
  • As currently worded the bill is a local placeholder; substantive language would typically be added via committee amendment or sponsor amendment as it moves through committees and floor action.
  • Effective date: upon enactment (per Section 2 of the bill text).

Practical impact and next steps

  • In its present form SB 45 does not change law or impose obligations. It appears to be a local act framework that could be amended later to enact district‑specific measures.
  • Stakeholders in the listed counties (county governments, local officials, affected service providers) should monitor the bill for amendments that would add substantive provisions. Key moments to watch: committee hearings, committee reports, and any floor amendments that insert substantive policy, financial, or administrative language.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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