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IntroducedJan 22, 2026
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Tennessee Senate Bill
Election Laws - As introduced, authorizes senators who have served for at least eight consecutive years and representatives who have served for at least 10 consecutive years to use signatures of registered voters outside of such senator's or representative's district for purposes of completing a nominating petition. - Amends TCA Title 2.
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Senate • Feb 05, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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- Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
- Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
- Filed for introduction
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