SB2329

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-23-103; Title 16 and Title 67, relative to courts.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

SB2329 amends Tennessee's compensation and tax structure for general sessions and juvenile court judges.

SB2329 revises Tennessee's compensation and tax structure for general sessions and juvenile court judges. It introduces a county privilege tax on litigation, varying by county class, to fund judges' compensation. Judges' salaries are set based on county class, with adjustments made annually. Certain counties are allowed to set judge salaries through private acts. The bill also mandates that judges certify their compensation details to the Administrative Office of the Courts. The act takes effect upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0

8 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Feb 24

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026