Election Laws - As enacted, requires a three-judge panel to hear any civil action in which it is alleged that a proposed charter amendment ordinance that is to be submitted to qualified voters at an election is in violation of the Constitution or state law; prohibits an amendment to the charter of a home rule municipality from being placed on any ballot if the amendment is in violation of the Constitution or state law. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 20, Chapter 18.

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History

1. 2025
   1. Apr 29Pub. Ch. 249Latest
   2. Apr 29Effective date(s) 04/24/2025
   3. Apr 24Signed by Governor Bill Lee.Became Law
   4. Apr 21Signed by H. SpeakerMajor
   5. Apr 21Transmitted to Governor for action.To Governor
   6. Apr 17Signed by Senate SpeakerMajor
   7. Apr 15Enrolled and ready for signaturesMinor
   8. Apr 10Subst. for comp. HB.Major
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 1 BY PEARSON PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/10/2025 Failed. Result: fail.Lower
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/10/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/10/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   9. Apr 10Passed H., Ayes 73, Nays 22, PNV 0Passed House
   10. Apr 7Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
   11. Apr 3Passed Senate, Ayes 25, Nays 5Passed Senate
       • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/3/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   12. Apr 3Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
   13. Apr 1Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/3/2025
   14. Mar 24Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
       • Vote recorded SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/24/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   15. Mar 19Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2025
   16. Feb 12Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
   17. Feb 10Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
   18. Jan 30Filed for introductionIntroduced