Tennessee House Bill HB7004

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/4/26
• Refer: 5/6/26

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16 and Chapter 742 of the Public Acts of 2026, relative to congressional districts.

Summary

HB7004 is a short technical election redistricting measure. It amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 2-16-102, by deleting the second sentence of that section. The bill’s caption indicates it relates to congressional districts and also references Chapter 742 of the Public Acts of 2026, suggesting it is part of a broader redistricting or district-configuration framework. Because the bill text is limited to a single deletion, it does not itself establish new district boundaries in the text provided; instead, it appears to remove a specific statutory sentence from the existing congressional-district law. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting an intent for prompt implementation.

Impact

The bill would directly amend Tennessee’s election/redistricting statutes by removing one sentence from TCA § 2-16-102, which governs congressional districts. Depending on the content of the deleted sentence, the change could alter how the statute is interpreted or administered, but the text provided does not specify the substantive effect. It may also interact with the referenced 2026 public act chapter governing congressional districts, making this a conforming or cleanup amendment within Tennessee’s redistricting law.

Sentiment

No committee transcripts or recorded votes were provided, so there is no direct evidence of legislative debate or opposition in the materials supplied. Based on the bill’s narrow, technical wording and immediate effective date, it appears to be a procedural or conforming measure rather than a high-profile policy change. The available record does not show any expressed sentiment from lawmakers.

Contention

There are no documented points of contention in the provided materials because no committee discussion or vote history is included. If any disagreement existed, it would most likely concern the practical effect of deleting the second sentence of the statute and whether the change could affect congressional-district administration or interpretation. However, the record here does not identify any specific members, groups, or arguments on either side.