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TN HB0603

TN HB0603
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 1, relative to campaign advertising.


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Introduced
01/26/2023
In Committee
02/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/22/2023

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, requires a county election commission to issue a notice requiring removal of campaign signs if the signs have not been removed from highway rights-of-way or other publicly owned property within three weeks after an election; authorizes the election commission to levy a civil penalty not to exceed $50 per day, per parcel of property on the candidate or campaign committee if the signs are not removed after receiving the notice. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 1.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee's campaign advertising laws to require a county election commission to issue a notice demanding the removal of campaign signs that remain on highway rights-of-way or other publicly owned property more than three weeks after an election. The candidate or campaign committee must remove the signs within 10 days of receiving the notice. If the signs are not removed, the commission can levy a civil penalty of up to $50 per day, per parcel of property. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Failed in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of Local Government Committee (on 03/22/2023)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Campaign Finance and Political Spending

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