SJR0551Introduced in the Senate
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.
Introduced by Ferrell Haile, District 18
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Proposes an amendment to Article VII, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee to change the date of elections for judicial and other civil officers, excluding assessors of property, from the first Thursday in August to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Where it stands
Signed by H. Speaker
May 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONCUR · April 21, 2026
74
Yes
11
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
85 representatives recorded in this House 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 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
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/24/2026
Recommended for adoption by Senate Judiciary Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
Recalled from Senate Calendar Committee
Recalled from Senate Calendar Committee
Refer to Senate State & Local Government Committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Recommended for adoption by Senate State and Local Government Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026
Passed First Reading
Senate Reset on calendar for 3/30/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
Passed Second Reading
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/2/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/2/2026
Adopted, Ayes 23, Nays 9
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Subst. for comp. HJR 729
First Reading
Reset on cal. for 4/15/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/15/2026
Second Reading
Reset on Reg. cal. for 4/16/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Concurred, Ayes 74, Nays 11, PNV 0
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
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