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TN SB1630
TN SB1630AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 5; Title 6 and Title 7, relative to elections.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the legislative body of each municipality to change the date of municipal elections to coincide with the August primary or November general election; makes municipal elections partisan; standardizes the election timetable for referendums for the incorporation of a new municipality. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 5; Title 6 and Title 7.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the legislative bodies of all municipalities in Tennessee must reschedule their municipal elections to align with either the August primary or the November general election, and it also makes these municipal elections partisan, meaning candidates will represent political parties. Additionally, the bill standardizes the election timetable for referendums concerning the incorporation of new municipalities, ensuring a consistent process for establishing new local governments.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee (on 01/15/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1630&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1497 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1497.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1630.pdf |
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