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Clarifies Election District Definitions
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Clarifies Election District Definitions

IntroducedN/A
Passed1 year ago
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House
Senate
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Effective date(s) 04/11/2025
Why This Matters

This bill updates the definition of election districts in Tennessee to make it clearer for municipal elections.

If you vote in Tennessee, this bill clarifies what an election district is for your local elections.
Who this affects
voters · candidates · municipal elections · Tennessee
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill clearly defines what an election district is for municipal elections.
  2. 2It includes terms like precinct, ward, and sector to describe these areas.
  3. 3The changes help ensure that everyone understands how candidates are nominated and elected.
  4. 4This update aims to improve the organization of local elections in Tennessee.
Read the detailed summary

As enacted, defines "district," for purposes of municipal elections, to mean a district, region, precinct, sector, territory, ward, or other geographical area prescribed for the purposes of nominating and electing candidates. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 6, Chapter 53.

Bill Progress4 of 4
Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
Intro
House
Senate
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IntroducedDec 5, 2024
Sponsors
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HouseMar 10, 2025
SenateMar 27, 2025
PresidentCurrent

Effective date(s) 04/11/2025

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Signature
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