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TN SB1534

TN SB1534
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to private funding for elections.


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Introduced
02/11/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/14/2021
Passed
04/21/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/18/2021

Introduced Session

112th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, establishes certain restrictions and limitations on state election commission, secretary of state, coordinator of elections, counting election commission, and administrators of elections in regard to funding for elections, the acceptance of certain gifts, and the expenditure of certain funds. - Amends TCA Title 2.

AI Summary

This bill establishes certain restrictions and limitations on state and county election officials in Tennessee regarding the acceptance and expenditure of private funding for elections. It allows them to only accept public funds from the federal government, state, or local governments, and prohibits them from accepting or expending any private grants, gifts, or funding without approval from the state legislature or secretary of state. The bill provides exceptions for certain types of election-related items and services, such as advertising, voting locations, volunteer labor, and nominal items. The bill takes effect upon becoming law.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 05/04/2021 (on 05/18/2021)

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