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

SJR 7005: 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. -

In committee Last action May 6, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SJR 7005 is a joint resolution introduced in the Tennessee Senate 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. -. Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican).