HB0456Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 10, relative to campaign finance.
Introduced by Tim Rudd, District 34
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, revises present law to designate as a political campaign committee for purposes of reporting expenditures pursuant to campaign finance laws a corporation that uses corporate funds, moneys, or credits for communications expressly supporting or opposing the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate or elected official, and such funds, moneys, or credits are not used with the cooperation or with the prior consent of, or in consultation with, or at the request of, or suggestion of, a candidate or elected official or any agent or authorized committee of the candidate or elected official. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 10.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 434
May 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee · April 16, 2025
14
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
14 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | Yes |
| Michele Reneau | 27 | Yes |
| Esther Helton-Haynes | 30 | Yes |
| Monty Fritts | 32 | Yes |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | Yes |
| Paul Sherrell | 43 | Yes |
| John Clemmons | 55 | Yes |
| Ronnie Glynn | 67 | Yes |
| Aron Maberry | 68 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee - Government Operations for Review
Assigned to s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) withdrawn.
Sponsor change.
Placed on s/c cal Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee for 3/25/2025
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/2/2025
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/9/2025
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/9/2025
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 4/14/2025
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/17/2025
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/21/2025
Comp. SB subst.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 434
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