Bill > SB1059

This bill amends Tennessee election law by modifying the definition of campaign expenditures to explicitly include certain canvassing activities. Specifically, the bill adds a provision that classifies campaign-related door-knocking expenses as a type of campaign activity, whether done independently or in coordination with a candidate's campaign. These expenses can include paying canvassers to distribute campaign literature, read scripted questions to potential voters, record their responses, and compile the resulting data. The new provision expands the understanding of campaign expenditures to cover the costs associated with direct voter engagement strategies like door-to-door canvassing. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly. While the government-provided summary suggests changes to special election notice periods, the XML document provided does not reflect those specific modifications, instead focusing on defining canvassing activities as a form of campaign expenditure.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1059&ga=114