SB0255Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 20; Title 21; Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 28 and Title 29, relative to courts.
Introduced by Todd Gardenhire, District 10
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, prohibits the disqualification or removal of a municipal judge who was duly elected or appointed to office prior to March 7, 2025, and who is qualified for such office under the laws and interpretations in effect at the time of such election or appointment, due to a residency requirement during the term of office to which the municipal judge was elected or appointed. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 20; Title 21; Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 28 and Title 29.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 487
May 27, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 · April 8, 2025
8
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Dawn White | 13 | Yes |
| John Stevens | 24 | Yes |
| Sara Kyle | 30 | Yes |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | Yes |
| Paul Rose | 32 | Yes |
| London Lamar | 33 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/2/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/2/2025
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/8/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/8/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025
Re-refer to S. Cal Comm
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/17/2025
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 487
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