HB2861 - Tennessee - Military

Companion Bill SB2797. Military - Increases the penalty for Tennessee national guard member being absent without leave from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1. Fiscal Summary for HB2861 / *SB2797Increase Local Govt. Revenue - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB2861 / *SB2797 This bill increases the criminal classification of the following offenses related to service in the Tennessee national guard from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor: (1) Absence without leave; (2) Missing movement of a ship, aircraft, units, or other conveyances; (3) Disrespect toward superior commissioner officer; (4) Striking or willful disobedience of a superior commissioner officer; and (5) Insubordination toward warrant officer [...]

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