SB 159 Election Laws - As introduced, prohibits using voting machines or voting equipment to cast, receive, or transmit an election ballot via the internet, except for military personnel and citizens abroad. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 6, Part 5 and Title 2, Chapter 9.
Latest: Jan 27, 2025 · Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 1
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, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/25/2025 Passed
7 yes · 1 no · 1 other
Mar 25, 2025 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/25/2025 Passed
7 yes · 1 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | – | 1 | 1 |
| Republican | 7 | – | – |
How each member voted (9)
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Where it stands
Jan 16, 2025 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Jan 27, 2025 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Full official history (7 actions)
- Jan 15, 2025SenateFiled for introduction
- Jan 16, 2025SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Jan 27, 2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
- Mar 11, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
- Mar 18, 2025SenateAction deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/25/2025
- Mar 19, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2025
- Mar 25, 2025SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 1
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