Tennessee HB1159 aimed to change voter registration rules by requiring individuals to indicate their political party affiliation on their voter registration records. This designation would be necessary for voters to participate in primary elections for that party. The bill was introduced but ultimately did not pass.
TN HB1160 aimed to require the state department to compile and submit a report by January 1, 2026, listing all psychotropic medications and their side effects. The bill sought to provide clearer information on these medications to legislative committees overseeing health issues. However, the bill ultimately did not pass.
This bill makes it illegal for someone to hold more than one elected position in local government in Tennessee at the same time. However, it allows those who currently hold multiple offices to continue doing so until their current terms end. The rule does not apply to positions on a political party's state executive committee.
The Tennessee Homebuyer Harassment Prevention Act aimed to limit the number of unsolicited contact attempts a real estate developer or associated individual could make to a property owner with offers to buy their property. It also proposed changes to how telephone and text message solicitations are handled, enhancing consumer protection against unwanted communications.
The bill aimed to change the rules for municipalities that require nonresident property owners to vote by absentee ballot. It proposed that these municipalities must file their voting ordinance with the county election commission 75 days before an election instead of the previous 60 days. The bill ultimately did not pass.