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Tennessee State Information
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On this page, you will find information related to state specific legislation that deals with mechanical insulation and labor, Political Action Committee (PAC) guidelines and information for the state’s federally elected officials.
The General Assembly of Tennessee consists of two chambers, The House and the Senate The House has 99 members and the Senate has 99 members. House members serve two-year terms and Senate members serve four-year terms.
Candidates for the House must be 21 years of age, a citizen of the U.S., a resident of the state of Tennessee for at least three years and a resident of the county in which they run a year prior to the election.
Candidates for the Senate must be 30 years of age, be a U.S. citizen, reside three years in Tennessee and reside in the district for at least one year prior to the election.
There are no term limits in Tennessee.
The Tennessee General Assembly begins its session each year at noon on the second Tuesday of January. Each General Assembly meets for 90 session days over a two year period. Generally, the session runs through late April or May of every year.
Tennessee has a Republican trifecta.
To learn more about the Tennessee Legislature or to find your elected officials, follow the link below.