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TN SB0166
Bill
Status
1/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Page Walley
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AI Summary
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Creates one additional circuit court in Tennessee's 28th judicial district, effective September 1, 2025
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Governor will appoint the initial judge to serve until September 1, 2026, or until a successor is elected and qualified
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Voters in the 28th judicial district will elect a judge for this new court in the August 2026 general election, with that judge serving until September 1, 2030
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After the initial term, the circuit court judge position transitions to a full eight-year elected term
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16, Chapter 2, relative to judicial districts.
Judicial Districts
Last Action
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
3/16/2026