Bill > SB0799

This bill modifies Tennessee's election laws regarding party candidate nomination procedures, specifically allowing certain county-level political parties more flexibility in how they select candidates for various offices. Under the proposed legislation, statewide political parties in counties that used alternative nomination methods in 2022 or 2024 can continue those practices, with key exceptions: candidates for governor, state legislature members, U.S. senators, and U.S. representatives must still be nominated through primary elections at the regular August election. If a county party chooses not to use an alternative nomination method in any year after the bill's effective date, they must thereafter use the standard primary election process. The bill essentially provides temporary and limited flexibility for county-level party nomination procedures while maintaining primary election requirements for major statewide and federal offices. The legislation will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0799&ga=114