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

SB 1165: Election Laws - As introduced, requires county election commissions to include on the ballot for the November 2026 election a non-binding question related to the legalization of the sale, possession, and use of medical marijuana; requires the secretary of state to compile the results of the public policy opinion poll and forward the results to the members of the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 2.

In committee Last action February 12, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1165 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Laws - As introduced, requires county election commissions to include on the ballot for the November 2026 election a non-binding question related to the legalization of the sale, possession, and use of medical marijuana; requires the secretary of state to compile the results of the public policy opinion poll and forward the results to the members of the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 2. Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic).