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This bill requires the comptroller of the treasury (the state's chief financial officer) to provide a report to the Tennessee General Assembly (the state legislature) identifying which counties, if any, have redrawn their precinct lines to ensure that no precincts are split across different legislative districts. Specifically, the bill amends Section 3-1-102(g) of Tennessee Code Annotated to add a new reporting requirement related to precinct redistricting. By mandating this report, the bill aims to increase transparency in the process of realigning voting precincts to match legislative district boundaries. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, as stated in Section 2, which emphasizes that the public welfare requires its prompt implementation. This type of legislation is typically designed to ensure that voting districts are properly configured and that any changes to precinct lines are properly documented and communicated to state lawmakers.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1075&ga=114