SB1988

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 3-1-106, relative to the general assembly.

Introduced·1/22/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB1988 reduces the required number of signatures for initiative petitions from fifty to twenty-five.

Tennessee SB1988 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 3-1-106, by reducing the number of signatures required for initiative petitions from fifty to twenty-five. This change affects the process by which citizens can propose legislation directly to the General Assembly. The bill takes effect on November 3, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

8 Yea

RRRRRDRR

0 Nay

1 Not Voting

D

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 10

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026