Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution
SJR 551: 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. -
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SJR 551 is a joint resolution introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 6, 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: Ferrell Haile (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): Signed by H. Speaker.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrell Haile | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Concurred, Ayes 74, Nays 11, PNV 0
- Second Reading
- Reset on Reg. cal. for 4/16/2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Subst. for comp. HJR 729
- First Reading
- Reset on cal. for 4/15/2026
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/15/2026
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