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This bill requires county election commissions in Tennessee to include three non-binding, advisory referendum questions on the November 2026 ballot related to marijuana policy. Specifically, voters will be asked to weigh in on three separate questions: whether Tennessee should legalize medical marijuana, whether the state should decriminalize possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, and whether the state should legalize and regulate commercial sales of recreational marijuana. After the election, the secretary of state will be responsible for compiling the referendum results, publishing them on the state website, and forwarding the results to all members of the general assembly. While these referendum questions are advisory and not legally binding, they provide an opportunity for Tennessee residents to express their opinions on marijuana policy, which could potentially influence future legislative decisions. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, indicating the state's interest in gauging public sentiment on marijuana-related issues.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0960&ga=114