Tennessee House Bill 1497: Election Laws - As introduced, requires the legislative body of each municipality to change the date of municipal elections to coincide with the August primary or November general election; makes municipal elections partisan; standardizes the election timetable for referendums for the incorporation of a new municipality. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 5; Title 6 and Title 7.

Tennessee · 114 session

Status: Passed one chamber

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Received from House, Passed on First Consideration (2026-04-22)

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