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Tennessee measures scheduled for 2014 ballot
June 14, 2013
NASHVILLE, Tennessee: A total of three statewide ballot measures are certified to appear on the 2014 ballot in Tennessee, as of June. Statewide measures are not scheduled to appear on the odd-year 2013 ballot.
In order to qualify for the ballot, the Tennessee General Assembly must approve a proposed amendment in two successive sessions. In the second such session, the proposed amendment must earn 2/3rds approval. It only requires a majority approval in the first session.
Measures currently certified for the ballot:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Abortion Amendment | Abortion | Whether there should be a "fundamental right" to abortion |
| LRCA | Judicial Selection Amendment | State judiciary | Amends the judicial selection process |
| LRCA | Income Tax Amendment | Taxes | Clarifies the prohibition of an income tax and a payroll tax |
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