Tennesseans will soon vote on three constitutional amendments regarding the right to bail, victims' rights and a permanent ban on any future state property tax.
With the legislative session expected to end this week, the State House of Representatives passed the amendments through three resolutions on Monday, with the amendments now set to be placed on the November 2026 gubernatorial ballot.
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