SB7002Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16, relative to congressional districts.
Introduced by Jack Johnson, District 27
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
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1
July 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · May 6, 2026
6
Yes
2
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
9 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 |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Not Voting |
| Shane Reeves | 14 | Yes |
| Paul Bailey | 15 | Yes |
| Janince Bowling | 16 | Yes |
| Charlane Oliver | 19 | No |
| Jeff Yarbro | 21 | No |
| Edward Jackson | 25 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 5/6/2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State & Local Government Committee
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 5/7/2026
Companion House Bill substituted
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1
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