Tennessee HB0529 amends election laws to clarify signature requirements and procedures for petition signatures.

Tennessee HB0529 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, to clarify and simplify the requirements for petition signatures. The bill specifies that a voter's signature on a petition must match the signature on their voter registration record, with certain exceptions. It also allows for initials or an "X" mark if a voter is unable to write their full name, provided a witness verifies the signature. The bill aims to make the process of verifying signatures easier for election officials and voters, while ensuring that each registered voter updates their registration when they move.

Tennessee HB0529 amends election laws to clarify signature requirements and procedures for petition signatures.

Tennessee HB0529 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, to clarify and simplify the requirements for petition signatures. The bill specifies that a voter's signature on a petition must match the signature on their voter registration record, with certain exceptions. It also allows for initials or an "X" mark if a voter is unable to write their full name, provided a witness verifies the signature. The bill aims to make the process of verifying signatures easier for election officials and voters, while ensuring that each registered voter updates their registration when they move.