Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 367: Election Laws - As enacted, authorizes nominees to fill a vacancy for a judge, district attorney general, or public defender occurring later than 180 days before the qualifying deadline to be selected by statewide political parties by any method authorized by the rules of the party. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 55, Chapter 50.

Enacted Last action March 16, 2026: Pub. Ch. 534

Plain-language summary

SB 367 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Laws - As enacted, authorizes nominees to fill a vacancy for a judge, district attorney general, or public defender occurring later than 180 days before the qualifying deadline to be selected by statewide political parties by any method authorized by the rules of the party. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 55, Chapter 50. Primary sponsor: Richard Briggs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Pub. Ch. 534.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Richard Briggs (Republican).