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

SB 630: Election Laws - As introduced, requires a candidate's name on a nominating petition to match the candidate's name as it appears on the candidate's voter registration record; prohibits the use of nicknames, abbreviations, and variations in spelling of candidates' names on ballots. - 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 630 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Laws - As introduced, requires a candidate's name on a nominating petition to match the candidate's name as it appears on the candidate's voter registration record; prohibits the use of nicknames, abbreviations, and variations in spelling of candidates' names on ballots. - Amends TCA Title 2. Primary sponsor: Heidi Campbell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Heidi Campbell (Democratic).