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.

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Chamber: House
Introduced: Jan 12, 2026
Last action: Apr 22, 2026 — Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Session: 114
Momentum: 60 · High

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

56.2% Likely

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Stage base Passed First Chamber — base rate 76%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum +2 60/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 174 days quiet

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