Military - As enacted, recognizes the United States space force as a distinct branch of the United States armed forces by adding the space force to definitions and provisions related to the military. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 6; Title 8;…

What it does: Present law recognizes the army, navy, air force, marine corps, and coast guard as distinct branches of the United States armed forces and groups them collectively under the broader term "armed forces" or "armed forces personnel" throughout various provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated that address the following:  Absentee voting during elections  Attendance at municipal legislative meetings  Eligibility to hold public office  State employment and absence therefrom  Absence while holding public office  Parental custody and visitation  Criminal impersonation  Prohibited weapons … (official summary)

Question before the chamber: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION

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