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This bill aims to prevent foreign entities and U.S. organizations receiving foreign funding from participating in Tennessee's election processes by establishing strict prohibitions on financial contributions and support. Specifically, the legislation prohibits any organization based outside the United States or a U.S.-based organization that receives funding from foreign entities from making contributions to political candidates or campaign committees, which includes restricting activities like campaign advertising, paying campaign workers, or providing campaign staff training. Additionally, the bill constrains two key state officials—the speakers of the senate and house of representatives, and the secretary of state—from approving or accepting funding from such foreign-linked organizations. These provisions are designed to protect the integrity of Tennessee's electoral process by limiting potential foreign influence in campaign financing and election activities. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the state legislature's view that protecting the electoral process is a matter of urgent public welfare.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1047&ga=114