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TN SJR0612
TN SJR0612A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article II, Section 7, and Article VII, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, to provide the General Assembly authority to set the dates of elections.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
to propose an amendment to Article II, Section 7, and Article VII, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, to provide the General Assembly authority to set the dates of elections.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes amendments to the Tennessee Constitution to grant the General Assembly, which is the state's legislature, the authority to set the dates for elections. Currently, the Constitution specifies fixed dates for elections of legislators and other civil officers. The resolution aims to change these provisions in Article II, Section 7, and Article VII, Section 5, to allow the legislature to determine election dates and procedures, with the stated goals of potentially increasing voter turnout and ensuring officials are elected by a majority rather than just a plurality of voters. This proposed amendment would then be referred to the next General Assembly for further consideration and would be published to inform the public.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judiciary Hearing (12:00:00 3/9/2026 Cordell Hull Building) (on 03/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SJR0612&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SJR0612 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SJR0612.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SJR0612.pdf |
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