Senate Bill 1997 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 2-5-101(b), by adding a new provision that allows registered voters who are not eligible to vote for a specific member of the General Assembly to sign that member's nominating petition. This applies to members of the Senate who have served for at least eight consecutive years and members of the House of Representatives who have served for at least ten consecutive years, provided that these voters reside in the same county as the district represented by the member.

The bill aims to broaden the pool of individuals who can support long-serving legislators in their re-election efforts, potentially increasing community engagement in the electoral process. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing its importance for public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2-5-101(b), 2-5-101