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TN SB0646

TN SB0646
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
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

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 county election commissions 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 has 10 days to remove the signs, and if they fail to do so, the election commission can impose a civil penalty of up to $50 per day, per parcel of property.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee (on 03/28/2023)

Bill Topics

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

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