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SB 525
  • Introduced
    Jan 30, 2025
  • Passed Senate
    Apr 03, 2025
  • Passed House
    Apr 10, 2025
  • Signed into Law
    Apr 24, 2025
SB 525
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Election Laws - As introduced, requires a three-judge panel to hear any civil action in which it is alleged that a proposed charter amendment ordinance that is to be submitted to qualified voters at an election is in violation of the Constitution or state law; prohibits an amendment to the charter of a home rule municipality from being placed on any ballot if the amendment is in violation of the Constitution or state law. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 20, Chapter 18.
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Senate • Apr 24, 2025: Signed by Governor.
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Mar 18, 2025, House
HOUSE ELECTIONS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee 3/18/2025 Passed
YES: 5
NO: 1
OTHER: 0
YES: 5

NO: 1

OTHER: 0
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Mar 24, 2025, Senate
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/24/2025 Passed
YES: 7
NO: 2
OTHER: 0
YES: 7

NO: 2

OTHER: 0
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Mar 26, 2025, House
HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/26/2025 Passed (4)
YES: 19
NO: 3
OTHER: 1
YES: 19

NO: 3

NOT VOTING: 1

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Apr 03, 2025, Senate
FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/3/2025 Passed (1)
YES: 25
NO: 5
OTHER: 0
YES: 25

NO: 5

OTHER: 0
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Apr 07, 2025, House
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 4/7/2025 4/3/2025 (3)
YES: 0
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 0

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Apr 10, 2025, House
      FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/10/2025 Passed (1)
      YES: 73
      NO: 22
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 73

      NO: 22

      OTHER: 0
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      Apr 10, 2025, House
      FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/10/2025 Passed (2)
      YES: 73
      NO: 21
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 73

      NO: 21

      OTHER: 0
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      Apr 10, 2025, House
      FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 1 BY PEARSON PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/10/2025 Failed
      YES: 22
      NO: 72
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 22

      NO: 72

      OTHER: 0
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      • Apr 24, 2025 | Senate
        • Signed by Governor.
      • Apr 21, 2025 | Senate
        • Transmitted to Governor for action.
      • Apr 21, 2025 | House
        • Signed by H. Speaker
      • Apr 17, 2025 | Senate
        • Signed by Senate Speaker
      • Apr 15, 2025 | Senate
        • Enrolled and ready for signatures
      • Apr 10, 2025 | House
        • Subst. for comp. HB.
        • Passed H., Ayes 73, Nays 22, PNV 0
      • Apr 07, 2025 | House
        • Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
      • Apr 03, 2025 | Senate
        • Passed Senate, Ayes 25, Nays 5
        • Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
      • Apr 01, 2025 | Senate
        • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/3/2025
      • Mar 24, 2025 | Senate
        • Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
      • Mar 19, 2025 | Senate
        • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2025
      • Feb 12, 2025 | Senate
        • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
      • Feb 10, 2025 | Senate
        • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
      • Jan 30, 2025 | Senate
        • Filed for introduction
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