House Joint Resolution 808, sponsored by Farmer, proposes an amendment to Article IV, Section 1 of the Tennessee Constitution to clarify that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in state, county, and municipal elections. The resolution seeks to replace the existing section with a new provision that stipulates voting eligibility based on age, citizenship, residency, and registration requirements as determined by the General Assembly. It emphasizes that all voting requirements must be uniform across the state and explicitly states that non-citizens are prohibited from voting in any elections, including those for various offices and ballot measures.
Additionally, the resolution grants the General Assembly the authority to enact laws regarding voter precincts and to ensure the integrity of elections. The proposed amendment will be referred to the next General Assembly for consideration and will be published as required by the Tennessee Constitution. The resolution also instructs the Clerk of the House to deliver a copy to the Secretary of State, excluding the final resolving clause from those copies.