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TN SJR0551
Joint Resolution
Status
1/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ferrell Haile
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending the Tennessee Constitution to move elections for judicial officers and most county officials from the first Thursday in August to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, beginning in 2034
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Aligns local election dates with federal and state general elections for Governor, General Assembly, and U.S. Congress
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Creates an exception for assessors of property, who would continue to be elected on the first Thursday in August, beginning with the 2032 election
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Changes the start of terms for affected officials from September 1 to December 1 to align with the new November election date
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Requires referral to the 115th General Assembly and publication by the Secretary of State, following Tennessee's constitutional amendment process
Legislative Description
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article VII, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, to change the date of elections for judicial and other civil officers.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026