S.J.Res.0618

A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article VI, Section 4, of the Constitution of Tennessee regarding the residency requirements for judges.

Final Passage·4/29/26
Draft Text

Proposing an amendment to the Tennessee Constitution to change residency requirements for judges.

This bill proposes an amendment to Article VI, Section 4 of the Tennessee Constitution, altering the residency requirements for judges. Currently, judges must reside in the state for five years and in the specific county for one year before election. The amendment seeks to modify these residency stipulations, though the exact changes are not detailed in the provided text. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to publish the amendment and mandates the Clerk of the Senate to deliver copies to the Secretary of State.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 89–0 · Apr 29
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

89 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

May 7

House

Signed by H. Speaker

Apr 30

Senate

Signed by Senate Speaker

Apr 29

Senate

Enrolled and ready for signatures