General Assembly, Review Or Ratification of Rules - Ratifies and approves the amendments and revisions to the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure, as promulgated by the Supreme Court. -

Senate Resolution 33 formally approves amendments to Tennessee's Rules of Civil Procedure, which were proposed by the Tennessee Supreme Court in December 2024. The resolution ratifies specific changes to court procedures governing civil lawsuits, directly affecting courts, attorneys, and individuals involved in civil legal cases across Tennessee. This procedural resolution does not create new law but provides legislative approval for the Supreme Court's updated rules, following standard protocol under Tennessee Code Annotated Title 16. The Senate passed the resolution unanimously on April 21, 2025, with no opposing votes.