SB 617

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.

Bill ID TN-114-SB-617
Session 114
Status in_committee
Committee Senate State and Local Government Committee
Senate in_committee 2026-03-17
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Kyle, Sara
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Actions Timeline
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
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