Senate Bill 1143, sponsored by Crowe, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 2-2-134(c), regarding the retention period for records by county election commissions. The bill changes the retention period from "two (2) years from the date of the purge" to "three (3) years from the date of the purge."

This adjustment aims to extend the duration that election-related records are kept, potentially enhancing the accountability and transparency of the election process in Tennessee. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the public welfare in its enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2-2-134(c), 2-2-134