Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1497: Election Laws - As introduced, requires the legislative body of each municipality to change the date of municipal elections to coincide with the August primary or November general election; makes municipal elections partisan; standardizes the election timetable for referendums for the incorporation of a new municipality. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 5; Title 6 and Title 7.

Passed one chamber Last action April 22, 2026: Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

Plain-language summary

HB 1497 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Laws - As introduced, requires the legislative body of each municipality to change the date of municipal elections to coincide with the August primary or November general election; makes municipal elections partisan; standardizes the election timetable for referendums for the incorporation of a new municipality. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 5; Title 6 and Title 7. Primary sponsor: Scott Cepicky (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2026): Received from House, Passed on First Consideration.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Scott Cepicky (Republican).