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TN SB1968

TN SB1968
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 8, relative to public office.


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Introduced
01/24/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/22/2024
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, prohibits an individual holding an elected office of a local government from holding another elected office in this state at the same time; expands the prohibition on a candidate qualifying or being nominated for more than one state office or county constitutional office to include any elected office in this state. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 8.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee's election laws to prohibit individuals holding an elected local government office from simultaneously holding another elected office in the state. It also expands an existing prohibition on candidates qualifying or being nominated for more than one state or county constitutional office to include any elected office in the state. The bill provides an exception for offices in a political party's state executive committee and allows individuals holding multiple offices as of the effective date to continue doing so until their terms expire.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Held on desk. (on 04/25/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Ethics and Conflicts of Interest

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