HB 1659
  • Introduced
    Jan 14, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Passed Senate
  • Became Law
HB 1659
Tennessee House Bill
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Public Records - As introduced, makes the addresses on a nominating petition for the office of judge, chancellor, district attorney general, and public defender confidential; makes the application materials submitted by an individual when seeking employment with a governmental entity confidential. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 10, Chapter 7.
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House • Apr 09, 2026: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026
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Mar 17, 2026, Senate
SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/17/2026 Passed (2)
YES: 9
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 9

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 25, 2026, House
      HOUSE PUBLIC SERVICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee 3/25/2026 Passed
      YES: 5
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 5

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Apr 06, 2026, Senate
          FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/6/2026 Passed (1)
          YES: 32
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 1
          YES: 32

            NO: 0

              NOT VOTING: 1

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              Apr 08, 2026, House
              HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 4/8/2026 Passed (2)
              YES: 15
              NO: 0
              OTHER: 2
              YES: 15

                NO: 0

                  NOT VOTING: 2

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                  Apr 13, 2026, House
                  HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026 4/9/2026 (1)
                  YES: 0
                  NO: 0
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 0

                    NO: 0

                      OTHER: 0
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                      • Apr 09, 2026 | House
                        • H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026
                      • Apr 08, 2026 | House
                        • Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
                        • Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/9/2026
                      • Apr 01, 2026 | House
                        • Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/8/2026
                        • Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/8/2026
                      • Mar 25, 2026 | House
                        • Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
                        • Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/31/2026
                      • Mar 23, 2026 | House
                        • Placed on s/c cal Public Service Subcommittee for 3/25/2026
                      • Jan 21, 2026 | House
                        • P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
                        • Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee
                      • Jan 15, 2026 | House
                        • Intro., P1C.
                      • Jan 14, 2026 | House
                        • Filed for introduction
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