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This bill amends Tennessee law to specifically allow Hamblen County to participate in the convenience voting center pilot project. The bill adds a new subdivision to existing election law that precisely defines the county by its population range (between 64,400 and 64,500 residents, based on the 2020 federal census or subsequent census data). Convenience voting centers are locations where voters can cast ballots at any polling place within their county, rather than being restricted to a specific precinct, which provides more flexibility for voters. The bill takes immediate effect upon becoming law, with the stated justification that it serves the public welfare. By creating this specific population-based provision, the bill appears to be tailored specifically to enable Hamblen County to implement a more accessible voting process through convenience voting centers.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0981&ga=114