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

HJR 805: Constitutional Amendments - 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. -

In committee Last action April 16, 2026: H. subst. SJR 618

Plain-language summary

HJR 805 is a joint resolution introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Constitutional Amendments - 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. -. Primary sponsor: Esther Helton-Haynes (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): H. subst. SJR 618.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Esther Helton-Haynes (Republican).