Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution

HJR 729: Constitutional Amendments - 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. -

In committee Last action April 14, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.

Plain-language summary

HJR 729 is a joint resolution introduced in the Tennessee House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Constitutional Amendments - 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. -. Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): Sponsor(s) Added.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican).