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TN HB2035
TN HB2035AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16, Chapter 2, relative to the thirtieth judicial district.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, creates an additional criminal court in the thirtieth judicial district to be designated as part IX; requires the governor to appoint a criminal court judge to serve until the person's successor is elected at the August 2028 general election. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 2.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new criminal court, designated as part IX, within the thirtieth judicial district, effective September 1, 2026, to address the growing needs of the area. The governor will appoint the initial judge for this new court, who will serve until the August 2028 general election, when voters in the thirtieth judicial district will elect a successor for a term ending September 1, 2030, after which subsequent judges will serve full eight-year terms. The bill also amends Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 16, Chapter 2, which governs judicial districts and courts, by adding this new court and removing a previous subdivision related to the thirtieth judicial district.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (24)
Torrey Harris (D)*,
Aftyn Behn (D),
Shaundelle Brooks (D),
Karen Camper (D),
Jesse Chism (D),
John Clemmons (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
John Gillespie (R),
Ronnie Glynn (D),
G.A. Hardaway (D),
Caleb Hemmer (D),
Tom Leatherwood (R),
Harold Love (D),
Larry Miller (D),
Bo Mitchell (D),
Antonio Parkinson (D),
Justin Pearson (D),
Lowell Russell (R),
Gabby Salinas (D),
Johnny Shaw (D),
Joe Towns (D),
Ron Travis (R),
Kevin Vaughan (R),
Mark White (R),
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2035&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2035.pdf |
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