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

SJR 618: 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. -

Passed both chambers Last action May 7, 2026: Signed by H. Speaker

Plain-language summary

SJR 618 is a joint resolution introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 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: Todd Gardenhire (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): Signed by H. Speaker.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican).