SJR 551
  • Introduced
    Jan 06, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Apr 02, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SJR 551
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Constitutional Amendments - Proposes an amendment to Article VII, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee to change the date of elections for judicial and other civil officers, excluding assessors of property, from the first Thursday in August to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. -
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Senate • Apr 02, 2026: Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
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Feb 24, 2026, Senate
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for adoption by Senate Judiciary Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee 2/24/2026 Passed
YES: 7
NO: 2
OTHER: 0
YES: 7

    NO: 2

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 17, 2026, Senate
      SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for adoption by Senate State and Local Government Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee 3/17/2026 Passed
      YES: 7
      NO: 2
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 7

        NO: 2

          OTHER: 0
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          Apr 02, 2026, Senate
          FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Third and Final Reading 4/2/2026 Passed
          YES: 23
          NO: 9
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 23

            NO: 9

              OTHER: 0
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              • Apr 02, 2026 | Senate
                • Adopted, Ayes 23, Nays 9
                • Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
              • Mar 31, 2026 | Senate
                • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/2/2026
              • Mar 30, 2026 | Senate
                • Passed Second Reading
                • Senate Reset on calendar for 4/2/2026
              • Mar 27, 2026 | Senate
                • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
              • Mar 26, 2026 | Senate
                • Passed First Reading
                • Senate Reset on calendar for 3/30/2026
              • Mar 24, 2026 | Senate
                • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026
              • Mar 17, 2026 | Senate
                • Recommended for adoption by Senate State and Local Government Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
              • Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
                • Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
              • Mar 02, 2026 | Senate
                • Recalled from Senate Calendar Committee
                • Recalled from Senate Calendar Committee
                • Refer to Senate State & Local Government Committee
              • Feb 24, 2026 | Senate
                • Recommended for adoption by Senate Judiciary Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
              • Feb 18, 2026 | Senate
                • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/24/2026
              • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
                • Sponsor(s) Added.
              • Jan 14, 2026 | Senate
                • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
              • Jan 13, 2026 | Senate
                • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
              • Jan 06, 2026 | Senate
                • Filed for introduction
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