Tennessee · 114th Second Extraordinary Session (May 2026) · Joint Resolution

HJR 7009: Constitutional Amendments - Proposes additional language in Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution of Tennessee requiring the General Assembly to establish congressional districts after each decennial census made by the Bureau of Census of the United States is available and prohibiting changes to the congressional districts between decennial censuses unless necessary to remedy a specific violation of the Constitution of the United States or the Voting Rights Act of 1965. -

In committee Last action May 7, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.

Plain-language summary

HJR 7009 is a joint resolution introduced in the Tennessee House on May 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Constitutional Amendments - Proposes additional language in Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution of Tennessee requiring the General Assembly to establish congressional districts after each decennial census made by the Bureau of Census of the United States is available and prohibiting changes to the congressional districts between decennial censuses unless necessary to remedy a specific violation of the Constitution of the United States or the Voting Rights Act of 1965. -. Primary sponsor: Jason Powell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): Sponsor(s) Added.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jason Powell (Democratic).