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TN SJR0624

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jack Johnson

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Mandates that all voter eligibility requirements be equal and uniform statewide, with no additional qualifications beyond those specified

  • Authorizes the General Assembly to enact laws requiring precinct-based voting and to secure election integrity

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government3/9/2026
Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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