Tennessee Senate Bill SB7003

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/5/26

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

SB7003 is a short technical election redistricting measure affecting Tennessee’s congressional district law. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 2-16-102, by deleting the second sentence of that section. It also references Chapter 742 of the Public Acts of 2026 in its caption, indicating the change is tied to the state’s congressional district framework. Because the bill text contains only a single substantive change and no explanatory findings, its practical effect appears to be a narrow revision to the statutory language governing congressional districts. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting a legislative intent for prompt implementation.

Impact

The bill would modify Tennessee’s election and redistricting statutes by removing one sentence from TCA § 2-16-102, which may alter how congressional districts are described or administered under state law. Any affected parties would primarily be state election officials, redistricting authorities, and voters in Tennessee’s congressional districts, though the exact operational impact depends on the content of the deleted sentence and the related 2026 public act referenced in the caption.

Sentiment

There is little recorded discussion or voting history available for SB7003, so the overall sentiment cannot be measured from committee debate or floor votes. Based on the bill’s form, it appears to be a narrow, likely technical or conforming change rather than a controversial policy proposal. The absence of transcripts or recorded opposition suggests no documented public contention in the available materials.

Contention

No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials. The only identifiable issue is the deletion of statutory language related to congressional districts, which could matter to lawmakers or stakeholders concerned with redistricting, district boundaries, or the legal effect of conforming amendments. However, without committee testimony or vote records, it is not possible to attribute any opposition or support to particular individuals or groups.