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TN HB7002
TN HB7002AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16, relative to congressional districts.
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Introduced
05/04/2026
05/04/2026
In Committee
05/06/2026
05/06/2026
Crossed Over
05/07/2026
05/07/2026
Passed
05/07/2026
05/07/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/27/2026
07/27/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, removes prohibition on changing congressional districts between apportionments. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 16.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16, which deals with congressional districts, by removing a prohibition that prevented changing these districts between apportionments, a process where the number of representatives in Congress is recalculated based on population changes. Essentially, this change allows for the boundaries of Tennessee's congressional districts to be redrawn at times other than immediately following the decennial census and the subsequent reapportionment of congressional seats.
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 05/07/2026 (on 07/27/2026)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Census and Redistricting
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB7002&ga=114 | 05/06/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/2026extra/pc0001EOS.pdf | 07/27/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB7002.pdf | 05/06/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB7002 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB7002.pdf | 05/06/2026 |
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