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TN SB0166
TN SB0166AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16, Chapter 2, relative to judicial districts.
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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/26/2026
03/26/2026
Passed
04/16/2026
04/16/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/27/2026
04/27/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, extends the date by which the advisory task force to review composition of judicial districts has to complete its findings and publish a proposed statewide judicial redistricting plan; extends the date by which the general assembly must reapportion the judicial districts in accordance with such plan. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 2.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Section 16-2-522, delays the implementation of certain provisions related to judicial districts by one year, pushing back the effective date from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2028, and similarly extending the date of December 31, 2027, to December 31, 2028. The context for these changes is not explicitly detailed in the provided text, but TCA Title 16, Chapter 2, generally governs the organization and administration of the state's judicial system, including the number and boundaries of judicial districts and the number of judges serving in them. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law due to public welfare considerations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 04/16/2026 (on 04/27/2026)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Census and Redistricting
- ‐ Judicial Branch Operations
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0166&ga=114 | 01/15/2025 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0681.pdf | 04/27/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0166 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0715.pdf | 03/17/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0715 (14903) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2398.pdf | 03/17/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0166 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0166.pdf | 04/02/2025 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0166.pdf | 01/15/2025 |
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