Election Laws - As introduced, provides a method for a nonrecognized minor party seeking recognition as a recognized minor party that notified the coordinator of elections that it seeks to nominate by primary election to rescind that notification; corrects a statutory reference. - Amends TCA Title 2.
SB 153 allows nonrecognized minor parties in Tennessee that previously notified the election coordinator of their intent to nominate candidates via primary election to withdraw that request. Specifically, party officers can now submit written notice to rescind their nomination plan at least 90 days before the qualifying deadline. This amendment corrects a procedural gap in election law, making it clearer how parties can change their nomination method after initially committing to primary elections. The bill directly affects minor parties seeking recognition under Tennessee's election rules.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Jan 27, 2025
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3
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Committee
1
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Pody
RRepublican
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