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TN SJR0624
Joint Resolution
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jack Johnson
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Article IV, Section 1 of the Tennessee Constitution to explicitly prohibit non-citizens from voting in any state, county, municipal, or district elections, including ballot measures and referendums
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Requires voters to be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, a state resident, and registered in their county of residence for periods determined by the General Assembly
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Mandates that all voter eligibility requirements be equal and uniform statewide, with no additional qualifications beyond those specified
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Authorizes the General Assembly to enact laws requiring precinct-based voting and to secure election 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 the constitutional amendment process
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
Sponsor(s) Added.
3/16/2026