SJR0618Introduced in the Senate
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article VI, Section 4, of the Constitution of Tennessee regarding the residency requirements for judges.
Introduced by Todd Gardenhire, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Proposes an amendment to Article VI, Section 4 of the Constitution of Tennessee to change the residency requirements for a judge from being a resident of the circuit or district for one year to being a resident of a county of the respective circuit or district to which the judge is to be assigned for one year.
Where it stands
Signed by H. Speaker
May 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONCUR · April 22, 2026
89
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
92 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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 3/3/2026
Recommended for adoption by Senate Judiciary Committee, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/9/2026
Senate Reset on calendar for 3/12/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026
Passed first reading
Senate Reset on calendar for 3/16/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/16/2026
Passed second reading
Senate Reset on calendar for 3/19/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/19/2026
Adopted, Ayes 29, Nays 0, PNV 3
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Subst. for comp. HJR0805
First Reading
Reset on cal. for 4/20/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
Second Reading
Reset on Regular cal. for 4/21/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/21/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Concurred, Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 3
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
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