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TN SB 255

died on adjournment

Courts - As enacted, prohibits the disqualification or removal of a municipal judge who was duly elected or appointed to office prior to March 7, 2025, and who is qualified for such office under the laws and interpretations in effect at the time of such election or appointment, due to a residency requirement during the term of office to which the municipal judge was elected or appointed. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 20; Title 21; Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 28 and Title 29.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Introduced
2025-01-27
Status date
—
Latest action
2025-05-27 — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 487
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Gardenhireprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-01-22

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2025-01-27

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2025-02-10

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2025-03-26

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025

  5. 2025-03-31

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025

  6. 2025-03-31

    Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025

  7. 2025-04-01

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/2/2025

  8. 2025-04-01

    Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/2/2025

  9. 2025-04-02

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/8/2025

  10. 2025-04-02

    Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/8/2025

  11. 2025-04-08

    Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0

  12. 2025-04-11

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025

  13. 2025-04-14

    Re-refer to S. Cal Comm

  14. 2025-04-15

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/17/2025

  15. 2025-04-17

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  16. 2025-04-17

    Companion House Bill substituted

    substitution

  17. 2025-05-27

    Comp. became Pub. Ch. 487

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 4/8/2025 Passed

    2025-04-08 · pass · 8-0

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Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB0255&ga=114

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