HB0999Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to elections.
Introduced by Jody Barrett, District 69
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As introduced, requires all ballots cast in an election to have a secure watermark; requires the official tabulation count of a ballot scanner to be based on the text or machine mark portion of a ballot; makes certain other changes related to ballots and elections; creates programs for the scanning and auditing of ballots. - Amends TCA Title 2.
Where it stands
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
March 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Assigned to s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) withdrawn.
Sponsor change.
Placed on s/c cal Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
Action Def. in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee to 3/10/2026
Placed on s/c cal Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
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