Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 617: Campaigns and Campaign Finance - As introduced, authorizes the use of campaign funds for the payment of fines, fees, and penalties assessed for the violation of campaign finance or ethics laws. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 10.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 617 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Campaigns and Campaign Finance - As introduced, authorizes the use of campaign funds for the payment of fines, fees, and penalties assessed for the violation of campaign finance or ethics laws. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 10. Primary sponsor: Sara Kyle (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Kyle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
- Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
- Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
- Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction