SB1029

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 6, Part 5, relative to absentee ballots.

Failed·3/25/26
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SB1029 amends Tennessee's absentee ballot procedures for overseas and military voters.

SB1029 amends Tennessee's absentee ballot procedures for overseas and military voters by updating the requirements for documentary proof of citizenship and overseas residency. It specifies the types of documents acceptable for proof, such as a certified birth certificate, passport, or military identification card. The bill also details the process for handling absentee ballot applications, including the use of electronic transmission and the requirement for an affidavit.

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Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate State and Local Government Committee

2 Yea

RR

7 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 24

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 25

Senate

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026

Mar 25

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Mar 25

Senate

Failed in Senate State and Local Government Committee