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

SB 1630: 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.

In committee Last action April 21, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1630 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 13, 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: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican).