# Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-18-103: Joint resolution to provide instructions

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-18-103
- **Heading:** Joint resolution to provide instructions
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 18 / Section 3-18-103

## Text

(a) At the time delegates and alternate delegates are elected, the general assembly shall adopt a joint resolution to provide instructions to the delegates and alternate delegates regarding the following: (1) The rules of procedure; and (2) Any other matter relating to the Article V convention that the general assembly considers necessary. (b) The general assembly may amend the instructions at any time by joint resolution. Acts 2014, ch. 979, § 1.
(a) At the time delegates and alternate delegates are elected, the general assembly shall adopt a joint resolution to provide instructions to the delegates and alternate delegates regarding the following: (1) The rules of procedure; and (2) Any other matter relating to the Article V convention that the general assembly considers necessary.
(1) The rules of procedure; and
(2) Any other matter relating to the Article V convention that the general assembly considers necessary.
(b) The general assembly may amend the instructions at any time by joint resolution.
Acts 2014, ch. 979, § 1.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-18-101 Application of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T3_C18_S3-18-101.md)
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