SB 1059 Election Laws - As enacted, revises the definition of "contribution," for purposes of financial disclosures under the state's campaign finance laws, to include an activity done independently of or in coordination with a candidate, candidate's political campaign committee, or agent, related to the development, production, and use of canvassing literature and scripts to be used in a door-knocking campaign for a candidate's election. - Amends TCA Title 2.
Latest: Feb 12, 2025 · Comp. became Pub. Ch. 350
What it means
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How they voted
1 committee, procedural and amendment vote
Senate: SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 0 4/1/2025 Passed
6 yes · 2 no
Apr 1, 2025 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 0 4/1/2025 Passed
6 yes · 2 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 1 |
| Republican | 5 | 1 |
How each member voted (8)
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Where it stands
Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Full official history (10 actions)
- Feb 5, 2025SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 10, 2025SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 12, 2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
- Mar 26, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
- Apr 1, 2025SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 0
- Apr 11, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025
- Apr 14, 2025SenateSenate Reset on calendar for 4/15/2025
- Apr 14, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2025
- Apr 15, 2025SenateCompanion House Bill substituted
- May 8, 2025Comp. became Pub. Ch. 350
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