Tennessee · Senate Bill 1968 · 113th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 8, relative to public office.
SB 1968Sponsored by
Richard BriggsPassed one chamber, then died
IntroducedJan 24, 2024
In committeeJan 29, 2024
Passed the SenateFeb 22, 2024
Died
To the governor
Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Public Officials - As introduced, prohibits an individual holding an elected office of a local government from holding another elected office in this state at the same time; expands the prohibition on a candidate qualifying or being nominated for more than one state office or county constitutional office to include any elected office in this state. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 8.
Every action
15 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
Show the 7 earlier steps
SenateFiled for introduction
SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
CommitteePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee · Senate State and Local Government Committee
CommitteePlaced on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 2/6/2024 · Senate State and Local Government Committee
CommitteeRecommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · Senate Calendar Committee
SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 2/15/2024
SenateSenate Reset on calendar for 2/22/2024
SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 2/22/2024
SenatePassed Senate, Ayes 17, Nays 15, PNV 1
SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1037)
HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA1050)
HouseHeld on desk.
Roll calls
4 recorded votes: 3 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
From Tennessee's official records (wapp.capitol.tn.gov), checked Nov 3, 2026.
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