TLRC position
Support
2024 · Elections
Keep outside influence out of elections in Tennessee.
HB 1799 / SB 1706
Bill description
Election Laws - As enacted, requires an administrator of elections, if the administrator attends a training, seminar, conference, or other educational event related to elections and such event is outside of this state, to file a form prescribed by the coordinator of elections reporting certain information; requires the administrator to file the form with the state election commission no later than 15 days after the date of the event.
Election Laws - As enacted, requires an administrator of elections, if the administrator attends a training, seminar, conference, or other educational event related to elections and such event is outside of this state, to file a form prescribed by the coordinator of elections reporting certain information; requires the administrator to file the form with the state election commission no later than 15 days after the date of the event.
Bill sponsors
TLRC statement
This proposed legislation aims to grant the Secretary of State complete oversight over the training of election officials in Tennessee.
The objective is to curtail the influence of third parties on our electoral processes. The bill emphasizes that training for election officials should be exclusively conducted by the state’s election leadership, rather than relying on third-party organizations and nonprofits.
It underscores the principle that taxpayer funds should not be allocated for the training of Tennessee’s election officials, guarding against potential external influences that could compromise the integrity of our elections. This initiative represents a strategic move to safeguard the autonomy and independence of our electoral system.