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TN SJR0618

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Todd Gardenhire

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article VI, Section 4 of the Tennessee Constitution to modify residency requirements for judges of circuit and district courts

  • Changes the local residency requirement from residing in "the circuit or district" for one year to residing in "a county of the respective circuit or district to which the judge is to be assigned" for one year

  • Maintains existing requirements that judges must be 30 years of age and a Tennessee resident for five years prior to election

  • Refers the proposed constitutional amendment to the 115th General Assembly for further consideration, as required by the state's amendment process

  • 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

Legislative Description

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

Constitutional Amendments

Last Action

Senate Reset on calendar for 3/19/2026

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar3/3/2026
Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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