SJR0025Introduced in the Senate
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article I, Section 15 of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to bail.
Introduced by Jack Johnson, District 27
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 15 of the Constitution of Tennessee to remove the right to bail for the following offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great: act of terrorism; second degree murder; aggravated rape of a child; aggravated rape; grave torture; and any other offense, as of November 3, 2026, for which a defendant, if convicted, could not be released prior to the expiration of at least 85 percent of the entire sentence imposed.
Where it stands
Signed by H. Speaker
April 30, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION MOTION TO CONCUR · April 21, 2025
71
Yes
22
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
93 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | Yes |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | 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 2/18/2025
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2/25/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/25/2025
Recommended for adoption by Senate Judiciary Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/6/2025
Senate Reset on calendar for 3/10/2025
Passed First Reading
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/10/2025
Passed Second Reading
Senate Reset on calendar for 3/13/2025
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/13/2025
Senate Reset on calendar for 3/17/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/17/2025
Adopted, Ayes 23, Nays 6, PNV 1
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Subst. for comp. HJR 49
Reset on Regular Calendar for 4/17/2025
H. Placed on Regular Calendar 4/17/2025
Reset on cal. for 4/21/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Concurred, Ayes 84, Nays 10, PNV 1
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
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