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TN HJR0133

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gabby Salinas

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit Tennessee state legislators to 12 consecutive years in office, applying to both House and Senate members

  • Current General Assembly members would have the term limit clock begin only after their current term expires, not retroactively

  • Requires approval by majority vote in both chambers with recorded yeas and nays on the journals

  • Refers the proposed amendment to the 115th General Assembly for consideration, following Tennessee's constitutional amendment process

  • Directs the Secretary of State to publish the resolution in accordance with Article XI, Section 3 of the Tennessee Constitution

Legislative Description

A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article II, Section 3, of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to term limits.

Constitutional Amendments

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Public Service Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Service Subcommittee3/11/2026
State & Local Government2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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