HB 610 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Election Laws - As introduced, requires the officers of a party to file with the secretary of state and with the coordinator of elections a copy of the rules under which the party and its subdivisions operate within 15 days, instead of 30 days, following adoption in order for the party to have nominees on a ballot or exercise other rights of a political party. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 17; Title 27; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 54; Title 57 and Title 67.

HB 610 shortens the deadline for Tennessee political parties to file their operating rules with election officials. It requires parties to submit these rules within 15 days of adoption (instead of the current 30 days) to maintain ballot access for nominees and other party rights. The bill amends multiple Tennessee Code sections governing elections to implement this change. This directly affects all political parties seeking to participate in Tennessee elections by altering their filing timeline. The policy change is purely procedural, focusing on the timing of document submission without altering election eligibility or voting procedures.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 5, 2025
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