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TN SJR0612
Joint Resolution
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Page Walley
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Article II, Section 7 of the Tennessee Constitution to give the General Assembly authority to set the dates and manner of elections for state Senators and Representatives, rather than having fixed constitutional election dates.
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Proposes amending Article VII, Section 5 to grant the Legislature authority to determine election dates and procedures for judicial and other civil officers.
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Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be referred to the 115th General Assembly for further consideration, following Tennessee's constitutional amendment process.
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Directs the Secretary of State to publish the proposed amendment on official state websites in accordance with Article XI, Section 3 of the Tennessee Constitution.
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Stated purpose is to address Tennessee's low voter turnout and promote election of officials by majority rather than plurality.
Legislative Description
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article II, Section 7, and Article VII, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, to provide the General Assembly authority to set the dates of elections.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
3/10/2026