SB0347Second Reading

Amends TCA Title 2.

Tennessee SB0347 amends election petition signature requirements by mandating that signers be qualified and registered voters who provide their residential address in legible English, as shown on their voter registration card. The bill specifies criteria for counting signatures based on the address provided, including provisions for verifying signatures against voter registration records and responsibilities for voters to update their registration information. Key changes include the removal of provisions allowing for regular signatures to be accepted as legal signatures and the elimination of assistance requirements for individuals with disabilities in signing petitions.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0347 amends election petition signature requirements by mandating that signers be qualified and registered voters who provide their residential address in legible English, as shown on their voter registration card. The bill specifies criteria for counting signatures based on the address provided, including provisions for verifying signatures against voter registration records and responsibilities for voters to update their registration information. Key changes include the removal of provisions allowing for regular signatures to be accepted as legal signatures and the elimination of assistance requirements for individuals with disabilities in signing petitions.

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Sponsor

Hensley, Joey

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 28, 2025

Last Action

February 12, 2025

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

Subjects
Election Laws

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