Bill > HJR0729

This concurrent resolution proposes an amendment to Article VII, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee to change the dates of elections for judicial and other civil officers. Currently, these elections are held on the first Thursday in August, while elections for members of the General Assembly (state legislators) and the Governor are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, which is also the date designated by federal law for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and presidential elector elections. The resolution argues that consolidating all federal, state, and local elections on the same day would save money for the state and local governments and increase voter participation. Specifically, the proposed amendment would move the election date for judicial officers and most other elected county officials (except assessors of property) to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, starting with the 2034 election, with their terms beginning in December. However, assessors of property would continue to be elected on the first Thursday in August, with their terms beginning in September, starting with the 2032 election. This proposed amendment must then be referred to the next session of the Tennessee General Assembly for further consideration and will be published by the Secretary of State.

Government Affairs, Justice

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