Bill > SJR0624

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to Article IV, Section 1, of the Constitution of Tennessee, which governs voting rights. The amendment would explicitly state that only citizens of the United States are eligible to vote in all federal, state, county, municipal, and district elections held in Tennessee, as well as in any ballot measures or referendums. This change aims to clarify and reinforce the requirement of U.S. citizenship for voting in state and local elections, building upon existing provisions that allow citizens meeting age, residency, and registration requirements to vote. The resolution also outlines the process for this proposed amendment to be considered by a future General Assembly and published for public awareness.