SB1059Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to elections.
Introduced by Adam Lowe, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, revises the definition of "contribution," for purposes of financial disclosures under the state's campaign finance laws, to include an activity done independently of or in coordination with a candidate, candidate's political campaign committee, or agent, related to the development, production, and use of canvassing literature and scripts to be used in a door-knocking campaign for a candidate's election. - Amends TCA Title 2.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 350
May 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 0 · April 1, 2025
6
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate 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?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | No |
| Jeff Yarbro | 21 | No |
| Edward Jackson | 25 | Yes |
| Page Walley | 26 | Yes |
| Sara Kyle | 30 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/15/2025
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2025
Companion House Bill substituted
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 350
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