# Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-18-102: Chapter definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T3_C18_S3-18-102

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-18-102
- **Heading:** Chapter definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 18 / Section 3-18-102

## Text

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Alternate delegate" means an individual elected as an alternate delegate as provided by this chapter; (2) "Article V convention" means a convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States called for by the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States; (3) "Delegate" means an individual elected as provided by this chapter to represent Tennessee at an Article V convention; (4) "House of representatives" means the house of representatives of the general assembly; (5) "Paired delegate" means the delegate with whom an alternate delegate is paired as provided by this chapter; and (6) "Senate" means the senate of the general assembly. Acts 2014, ch. 979, § 1.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Alternate delegate" means an individual elected as an alternate delegate as provided by this chapter;
(2) "Article V convention" means a convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States called for by the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States;
(3) "Delegate" means an individual elected as provided by this chapter to represent Tennessee at an Article V convention;
(4) "House of representatives" means the house of representatives of the general assembly;
(5) "Paired delegate" means the delegate with whom an alternate delegate is paired as provided by this chapter; and
(6) "Senate" means the senate of the general assembly.
Acts 2014, ch. 979, § 1.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-18-101 Application of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T3_C18_S3-18-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-18-102 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T3_C18_S3-18-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-18-103 Joint resolution to provide instructions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T3_C18_S3-18-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-18-104 Duties of alternate delegates - Votes and attempted votes made outside of instructions and established limits void - Forfeiture of delegate's appointment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T3_C18_S3-18-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-18-105 Application to call convention of no effect if all delegates and alternates vote or attempt to vote outside scope of instructions and established limits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T3_C18_S3-18-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-18-106 Offense of delegate or alternate knowingly or intentionally voting or attempting to vote outside of scope of instructions or established limits - Class E felony](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T3_C18_S3-18-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-18-107 Qualifications for appointment as delegate or alternate delegate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T3_C18_S3-18-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-18-108 Number of delegates to be appointed - Special session to be called if general assembly not in session](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T3_C18_S3-18-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-18-109 Required votes for election of delegates or alternate delegates - Recall and replacement of delegates - Joint resolution required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T3_C18_S3-18-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-18-110 Delegate or alternate delegate not lucrative office - Payment for expenses and mileage](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T3_C18_S3-18-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-18-111 Oath](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T3_C18_S3-18-111.md)

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