Following last week’s publication regarding HB1159 being taken off notice, The Tennessee Conservative has received communications from bill sponsor Rep. Susan Lynn (R-Mount Juliet-District 27) and other legislators detailing how two bills aimed at closing Tennessee primaries may still be viable for this session.
HB1159 would add language on the permanent registration record when a person registers to vote requiring them to select an official party affiliation. An individual would be designated “Unaffiliated” if they so choose or if they refuse or fail to make a designation.
As we reported last week, the bill was set to be heard by the House Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee on Tuesday, Jan. 20, but was taken off notice by Rep. Lynn.
Now, Lynn has provided The Tennessee Conservative with new information explaining the strategy behind her decision as another similar bill is more viable than previously thought.
