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SJR0618 proposes an amendment to Article VI, Section 4 of the Tennessee Constitution to modify the residency requirements for judges. Instead of requiring judges to be residents of the circuit or district for one year, the amendment stipulates that judges must reside in a county within the respective circuit or district for one year prior to their assignment. This change affects the eligibility criteria for judges in Tennessee, potentially broadening the pool of candidates by allowing residency in any county within the circuit or district.

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Overview

SJR0618 proposes an amendment to Article VI, Section 4 of the Tennessee Constitution to modify the residency requirements for judges. Instead of requiring judges to be residents of the circuit or district for one year, the amendment stipulates that judges must reside in a county within the respective circuit or district for one year prior to their assignment. This change affects the eligibility criteria for judges in Tennessee, potentially broadening the pool of candidates by allowing residency in any county within the circuit or district.

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Sponsor

Gardenhire, Todd

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 22, 2026

Last Action

May 7, 2026

Signed by H. Speaker

Subjects
Constitutional AmendmentsJudges and Chancellors

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