SB 525 Election Laws - As enacted, requires a three-judge panel to hear any civil action in which it is alleged that a proposed charter amendment ordinance that is to be submitted to qualified voters at an election is in violation of the Constitution or state law; prohibits an amendment to the charter of a home rule municipality from being placed on any ballot if the amendment is in violation of the Constitution or state law. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 20, Chapter 18.
Latest: Apr 24, 2025 · Pub. Ch. 249
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/10/2025 Passed
73 yes · 22 no
Apr 10, 2025 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/10/2025 Passed
73 yes · 22 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democrat | – | 2 |
| Democratic | – | 20 |
| Republican | 73 | – |
How each member voted (95)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
4 committee, procedural and amendment votes
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 1 BY PEARSON PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/10/2025 Failed
22 yes · 72 no
Apr 10, 2025 · Result: fail
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 1 BY PEARSON PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/10/2025 Failed
22 yes · 72 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 2 | – |
| Democratic | 20 | – |
| Republican | – | 72 |
How each member voted (94)
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House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/10/2025 Passed
73 yes · 21 no
Apr 10, 2025 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/10/2025 Passed
73 yes · 21 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democrat | – | 2 |
| Democratic | – | 19 |
| Republican | 73 | – |
How each member voted (94)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/3/2025 Passed
25 yes · 5 no
Apr 3, 2025 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/3/2025 Passed
25 yes · 5 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 5 |
| Republican | 24 | – |
How each member voted (30)
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Senate: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/24/2025 Passed
7 yes · 2 no
Mar 24, 2025 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/24/2025 Passed
7 yes · 2 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | – | 2 |
| Republican | 7 | – |
How each member voted (9)
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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 Judiciary Committee
Apr 3, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate, Ayes 25, Nays 5
Apr 10, 2025 · House
Passed House
Passed H., Ayes 73, Nays 22, PNV 0
Apr 17, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 21, 2025 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 24, 2025 · Senate
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (18 actions)
- Jan 30, 2025SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 10, 2025SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 12, 2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Mar 19, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2025
- Mar 24, 2025SenateRecommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Apr 1, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/3/2025
- Apr 3, 2025SenatePassed Senate, Ayes 25, Nays 5
- Apr 3, 2025SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Apr 7, 2025HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Apr 10, 2025HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
- Apr 10, 2025HousePassed H., Ayes 73, Nays 22, PNV 0
- Apr 15, 2025SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
- Apr 17, 2025SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- Apr 21, 2025HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- Apr 21, 2025SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
- Apr 24, 2025SenateSigned by Governor.
- Apr 29, 2025Pub. Ch. 249
- Apr 29, 2025Effective date(s) 04/24/2025
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