House Bill 1419, also known as Senate Bill 1441, proposes amendments to the Private Acts of 1953 concerning the General Sessions and Juvenile Courts of Montgomery County, Tennessee. The bill establishes a fifth division of these courts, which will have the same jurisdiction and powers as the existing divisions. It creates the position of a fifth General Sessions and Juvenile Courts Judge, who will be appointed until an election is held in August 2026. The appointed judge will serve until September 1, 2026, after which a judge will be elected for an eight-year term, with subsequent elections occurring every eight years thereafter.
Additionally, the bill modifies the rotation of the presiding judge among the divisions, changing the rotation period from three years to five years among all five divisions. The responsibilities of the Clerk of the General Sessions and Juvenile Courts will also be expanded to include the new division. The bill requires a two-thirds vote from the county legislative body for it to take effect, with provisions for immediate implementation for the purpose of approval.