Senate Joint Resolution 551, sponsored by Haile, proposes an amendment to Article VII, Section 5 of the Tennessee Constitution to change the election dates for judicial and other civil officers. Currently, these elections are held on the first Thursday in August, while elections for the General Assembly and the Governor occur on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The resolution aims to align all federal, state, and local elections on the same day, which is expected to save costs for the state and local governments and enhance voter participation in local elections.

If passed, the amendment would establish that, starting in 2034, judicial officers and other elected county officials (excluding the assessor of property) would be elected on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The terms for these officials would begin on December 1 following their election. Additionally, property assessors would continue to be elected on the first Thursday in August, starting in 2032, with their terms commencing on September 1. The resolution also mandates that the proposed amendment be referred to the next General Assembly and published by the Secretary of State.