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TennesseeSigned into law114th General Assembly

HB 69 Election Laws - As enacted, requires the coordinator of elections, in collaboration with the department of safety, prior to January 1, 2028, to create a secure, electronic portal through which each county administrator of elections may access information to verify, prior to processing an applicant's application to register to vote, whether the applicant is a United States citizen based upon records on file at the time of issuance of the most recent driver license or identification card or other credential from the department of safety; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4; Title 38; Title 39; Title 41 and Title 55.

Latest: May 21, 2025 · Pub. Ch. 473

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How they voted

House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2025 Passed

77 yes · 18 no

Apr 21, 2025 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democrat–1
Democratic517
Republican72–
How each member voted (95)

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8 committee, procedural and amendment votes

House: HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/21/2025 4/17/2025

0 yes · 0 no

Apr 21, 2025 · Result: fail

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Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/21/2025 Passed

32 yes · 0 no · 1 other

Apr 21, 2025 · Result: pass

PartyYesNot voting
Democratic61
Republican26–
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House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2025 Passed

72 yes · 22 no

Apr 21, 2025 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democrat–1
Democratic–21
Republican72–
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House: HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 4/17/2025 Passed

11 yes · 0 no

Apr 17, 2025 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic3
Republican8
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House: HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 4/17/2025 Passed

27 yes · 0 no

Apr 17, 2025 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic7
Republican20
How each member voted (27)

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House: HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 3/25/2025 Passed

18 yes · 1 no

Mar 25, 2025 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic21
Republican16–
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House: HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Transportation Committee 3/19/2025 Passed

16 yes · 2 no

Mar 19, 2025 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic22
Republican14–
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House: HOUSE ELECTIONS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee 3/11/2025 Passed

6 yes · 1 no

Mar 11, 2025 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic–1
Republican6–
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Where it stands

  1. Jan 14, 2025 · House

    Introduced

    Intro., P1C.

  2. Jan 16, 2025 · House

    Sent to committee

    Ref. to State & Local Government Committee - Transportation Committee

  3. Jan 28, 2025 · House

    Sent to committee

    Assigned to s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee

  4. Mar 11, 2025 · House

    Sent to committee

    Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee

  5. Mar 25, 2025 · House

    Sent to committee

    Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee

  6. Apr 21, 2025 · Senate

    Introduced

    Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

  7. Apr 21, 2025 · House

    Passed House

    Passed H., as am., Ayes 77, Nays 18, PNV 0

  8. Apr 21, 2025 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0, PNV 1

  9. Apr 30, 2025 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by H. Speaker

  10. May 8, 2025 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by Senate Speaker

  11. May 21, 2025

    Became law

    Signed by Governor.

Full official history (44 actions)
  • Jan 7, 2025HouseFiled for introduction
  • Jan 14, 2025HouseIntro., P1C.
  • Jan 14, 2025HouseSponsor(s) Added.
  • Jan 15, 2025HouseP2C held on desk, pending appointment of Standing Committees
  • Jan 16, 2025HouseRef. to State & Local Government Committee - Transportation Committee
  • Jan 28, 2025HouseAssigned to s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
  • Feb 10, 2025HouseSponsor(s) Added.
  • Mar 5, 2025HousePlaced on s/c cal Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee for 3/11/2025
  • Mar 11, 2025HouseRec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
  • Mar 12, 2025HousePlaced on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/19/2025
  • Mar 18, 2025HouseSponsor(s) Added.
  • Mar 19, 2025HouseRec. for pass. if am., ref. to Transportation Committee
  • Mar 19, 2025HousePlaced on cal. Transportation Committee for 3/25/2025
  • Mar 25, 2025HouseRec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
  • Mar 25, 2025HouseAssigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
  • Mar 25, 2025HouseSponsor(s) Added.
  • Mar 26, 2025HousePlaced on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/2/2025
  • Mar 26, 2025HouseSponsor(s) Added.
  • Apr 2, 2025HouseAction Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to 4/9/2025
  • Apr 2, 2025HousePlaced on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/9/2025
  • Apr 9, 2025HousePlaced on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025
  • Apr 9, 2025HousePlaced behind the budget
  • Apr 16, 2025HousePlaced on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/17/2025
  • Apr 17, 2025HouseRec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
  • Apr 17, 2025HouseRec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
  • Apr 17, 2025HouseH. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/21/2025
  • Apr 17, 2025HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/17/2025
  • Apr 21, 2025SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
  • Apr 21, 2025SenateAmendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0409)
  • Apr 21, 2025HouseSponsor(s) Added.
  • Apr 21, 2025HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA0139)
  • Apr 21, 2025HouseEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
  • Apr 21, 2025HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0138)
  • Apr 21, 2025HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 77, Nays 18, PNV 0
  • Apr 21, 2025SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
  • Apr 21, 2025SenateAmendment withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - SA0410)
  • Apr 21, 2025SenatePassed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0, PNV 1
  • Apr 24, 2025HouseEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
  • Apr 30, 2025HouseSigned by H. Speaker
  • May 8, 2025SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
  • May 9, 2025HouseTransmitted to Governor for his action.
  • May 21, 2025Signed by Governor.
  • May 27, 2025Effective date(s) 05/21/2025
  • May 27, 2025Pub. Ch. 473

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