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TN SB1997
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
London Lamar
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AI Summary
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Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 2-5-101(b) regarding nominating petitions for General Assembly members
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Allows state senators who have served at least 8 consecutive years to collect petition signatures from registered voters outside their district but within the same county
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Allows state representatives who have served at least 10 consecutive years to collect petition signatures from registered voters outside their district but within the same county
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to members of the general assembly.
Election Laws
Last Action
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026