TennesseeTennessee would delete a sentence from its congressional district law
Tennessee would remove the final sentence of a law about congressional districts, with the edit taking effect if the proposal becomes law.
What it does
Lawmakers would remove the last sentence of Tennessee Code Section 2-16-102, a law about congressional districts. The edit would take effect upon becoming law.
Argument forIf enacted, the immediate start could help state officials carry out the revision without waiting for a later start date.
Argument againstIf enacted, an immediate start could give election officials little time to prepare for any effects of removing the sentence.
More detail
Lawmakers would delete the last sentence of Tennessee Code Section 2-16-102. The edit concerns Tennessee's law on congressional districts. The edit would take effect when the proposal becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 27Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1Latest
- May 7Companion House Bill substitutedMajor
- May 6Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State & Local Government CommitteeMinor
- Vote recorded SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 5/6/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- May 6Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- May 6Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 5/7/2026
- May 5Filed for introductionMinor
- May 5Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
- May 5Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
- May 5Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 5/6/2026Introduced
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