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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Cepicky | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0917)
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA1191)
- Failed to adopt am (Amendment 3 - HA1216), Ayes 20, Nays 71, PNV 0
- Passed H., as am., Ayes 67, Nays 26, PNV 1
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
- Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
- Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/15/2026
- Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/16/2026
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