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This bill prohibits out-of-state political campaign committees from making financial contributions to influence primary elections within Tennessee. Specifically, the legislation prevents political campaign committees headquartered or based in another state, country, or territory from contributing money or in-kind resources (such as services or materials) to candidates in a Tennessee primary election, to other political committees aimed at influencing such an election, or for any purpose intended to impact a primary election. The bill defines a "primary election" as a state or local primary election for a statewide political party, with "statewide political party" specifically referring to the political party controlling both houses of the Tennessee General Assembly as of July 1, 2025. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and appears designed to limit external political influence on Tennessee's primary election process by restricting out-of-state campaign financial contributions.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1040&ga=114