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TN HB2447

TN HB2447
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to elections.


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Introduced
02/03/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, authorizes the county election commission to notify individuals filing a petition for recall, referendum, or initiative to notify the individuals of a defect in the petition that must be cured prior to certification for final approval. - Amends TCA Title 2.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, which deals with elections, by adding a new provision that allows county election commissions to inform individuals who file petitions for a recall (removing an elected official from office), referendum (a direct vote on a proposed law or policy), or initiative (a proposal for a new law or policy) if there is a defect in the submitted documentation. This notification will give the filers an opportunity to correct any errors before the petition can be certified for final approval, aiming to ensure the accuracy and validity of these important electoral processes.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. (on 02/05/2026)

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