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Tennessee Bill Exempting Religious Organizations from Campaign Finance Disclosure (HB 609)
This law was last updated on Apr 1, 2017
This law is Anti–Choice Anti–LGBTQ
Number
HB 609
Status
Proposed
Proposed
Feb 7, 2017
Sponsors
Primary Sponsors: 1
Co-sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 2
Full Bill Text
HB 609 would exempt churches and other religious organizations from campaign finance disclosures when expending funds in favor of or in opposition to single or multiple issue measures related to public or private morality.
The bill provides the following issues as possible disclosure exemptions:
- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Abortion
- Marriage
- Gambling
Related Legislation
Companion bill to SB 403.
People
Primary Sponsor
Co-sponsor
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