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TN HJR0808
Joint Resolution
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Farmer
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Article IV, Section 1 of the Tennessee Constitution to explicitly prohibit non-U.S. citizens from voting in any state, county, municipal, or district elections, including ballot measures and referendums
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Establishes voter eligibility requirements: 18 years of age, U.S. citizenship, state residency for a period set by the General Assembly, and voter registration in the county of residence
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Requires all voter qualification requirements to be equal and uniform across the state, with no additional qualifications beyond those specified
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Retains General Assembly authority to enact laws requiring precinct-based voting and laws to secure election freedom and ballot integrity
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Must be referred to the 115th General Assembly and published on the Secretary of State and General Assembly websites per constitutional amendment procedures
Legislative Description
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article IV, Section 1, of the Constitution of Tennessee, to specify that only citizens of the United States may vote in state, county, or municipal elections.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026