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

SB 179: Election Laws - As enacted, defines "district," for purposes of municipal elections, to mean a district, region, precinct, sector, territory, ward, or other geographical area prescribed for the purposes of nominating and electing candidates. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 6, Chapter 53.

In committee Last action April 28, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 187

Plain-language summary

SB 179 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Laws - As enacted, defines "district," for purposes of municipal elections, to mean a district, region, precinct, sector, territory, ward, or other geographical area prescribed for the purposes of nominating and electing candidates. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 6, Chapter 53. Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 187.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican).