HB0855

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

Complete·4/29/25

Tennessee HB0855 amends election laws to require county election commissions to inquire about free use of private buildings as polling places.

Tennessee HB0855 amends Title 2 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically concerning elections. It mandates that when county election commissions negotiate for the use of private buildings as polling places, they must inquire whether the private building can be used free of charge. This act takes effect upon becoming law, as deemed necessary for the public welfare.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

Apr 2, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

History

Apr 29, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 259

Apr 14, 2025

House

Comp. SB subst.

Apr 14, 2025

House

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