SB1781First Reading

Amends TCA Title 2.

Tennessee SB1781 amends Title 2 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to authorize county election commissions to inform individuals filing petitions for recall, referendum, or initiative about any defects in their petitions that need to be corrected before final certification. This bill affects individuals and groups seeking to initiate these electoral processes. A key provision is the requirement for election commissions to provide notification of defects, thereby allowing petitioners an opportunity to address issues prior to certification.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1781 amends Title 2 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to authorize county election commissions to inform individuals filing petitions for recall, referendum, or initiative about any defects in their petitions that need to be corrected before final certification. This bill affects individuals and groups seeking to initiate these electoral processes. A key provision is the requirement for election commissions to provide notification of defects, thereby allowing petitioners an opportunity to address issues prior to certification.

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Sponsor

Johnson, Jack

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 20, 2026

Last Action

January 21, 2026

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Subjects
Election LawsCounty Government

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