HB7002Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16, relative to congressional districts.
Introduced by Cameron Sexton, District 25
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, removes prohibition on changing congressional districts between apportionments. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 16.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/07/2026
July 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration · May 7, 2026
22
Yes
8
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
30 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | No |
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
| Ken Yager | 12 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
Sponsor(s) Added.
P2C, ref. to Congressional Redistricting Committee of Extraordinary Session II
Placed on cal. Congressional Redistricting Committee of Extraordinary Session II for 5/6/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee of Extraordinary Session II
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee of Extraordinary Session II for 5/6/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 5/7/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Passed H., Ayes 66, Nays 24, PNV 5
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
Passed Senate, Ayes 22, Nays 8
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
Signed by H. Speaker
Signed by Senate Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 1
Effective date(s) 05/07/2026
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