Tennessee Senate bill in Session 114.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 17, 2026.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 10, relative to campaign funds.
Present law requires a candidate for public office in this state to allocate an unexpended balance of contributions after the election to one or a combination of destinations described in present law. However, using such funds for the payment of fines, fees, or penalties assessed pursuant to law r elative to campaign finances, ethics, or lobbying is prohibited. This bill removes the prohibition such that such funds may be used for such purposes.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-17 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-17 | Latest Action | Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee |