HB1921

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to members of the general assembly.

Introduced·1/22/26
Draft Text

Allows certain long-serving Tennessee legislators to have their nominating petition signed by voters from outside their district.

This bill amends Tennessee Code to allow a senator who has served at least eight consecutive years or a representative who has served at least ten consecutive years to have their nominating petition signed by registered voters residing in the county where their district is located, even if those voters are not eligible to vote in that member's office. This act becomes effective immediately upon becoming law.

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History

Mar 17

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Mar 11

House

Placed on s/c cal Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee for 3/17/2026

Mar 3

House

Reset on Final cal. of Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee