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This bill aims to prevent foreign entities and U.S. entities receiving foreign funding from influencing Tennessee's elections and election processes. Specifically, the legislation prohibits organizations based outside the United States, or U.S.-based organizations that receive funding from foreign entities, from making financial contributions to political candidates or campaign committees. These prohibited contributions include direct monetary donations, in-kind contributions like advertising, paying campaign workers, or providing campaign staff training. Additionally, the bill restricts the speakers of the Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives, as well as the Secretary of State, from approving or accepting funding from such foreign-influenced organizations. These provisions are designed to protect the integrity of Tennessee's electoral process by preventing potential foreign interference or undue outside influence in state-level political campaigns. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the state legislature's determination to safeguard the state's electoral system.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0611&ga=114