Terms Used In Tennessee Code 56-29-103

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.

Any corporation now organized and existing under title 48, chapter 11 [repealed] as it existed prior to July 1, 1969, or any corporation now existing and operating under chapter 28 of this title, may become a corporation with the powers of a corporation newly organized under this chapter and become subject to this chapter by amending its charter so as to provide for both medical benefits and hospital services as provided by this chapter and conforming to this chapter, but shall at all times be required before the amendment becomes effective to have the amendment approved by the commissioner, as provided in § 56-29-104.