SB1997In Committee

Amends TCA Title 2.

Tennessee SB1997 amends Title 2 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to allow state senators with at least eight consecutive years of service and state representatives with at least ten consecutive years of service to collect signatures from registered voters outside their respective districts for nominating petitions. This change affects long-serving legislators seeking re-election or nomination by broadening their access to potential supporters. Key provisions include the specific service duration required for eligibility and the allowance for signature collection beyond district boundaries.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1997 amends Title 2 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to allow state senators with at least eight consecutive years of service and state representatives with at least ten consecutive years of service to collect signatures from registered voters outside their respective districts for nominating petitions. This change affects long-serving legislators seeking re-election or nomination by broadening their access to potential supporters. Key provisions include the specific service duration required for eligibility and the allowance for signature collection beyond district boundaries.

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Sponsor

Lamar, London

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 22, 2026

Last Action

March 24, 2026

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Subjects
Election LawsGeneral Assembly

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