TennesseeIn committee114th General Assembly
SB 255 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.
Latest: Feb 10, 2025 · Comp. became Pub. Ch. 487
What it means
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How they voted
1 committee, procedural and amendment vote
Senate: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 4/8/2025 Passed
8 yes · 0 no
Apr 8, 2025 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 4/8/2025 Passed
8 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 |
| Republican | 6 |
How each member voted (8)
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Where it stands
Jan 27, 2025 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Full official history (17 actions)
- Jan 22, 2025SenateFiled for introduction
- Jan 27, 2025SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 10, 2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Mar 26, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025
- Mar 31, 2025SenateAction deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025
- Mar 31, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
- Apr 1, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/2/2025
- Apr 1, 2025SenateAction deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/2/2025
- Apr 2, 2025SenateAction deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/8/2025
- Apr 2, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/8/2025
- Apr 8, 2025SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Apr 11, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025
- Apr 14, 2025SenateRe-refer to S. Cal Comm
- Apr 15, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/17/2025
- Apr 17, 2025SenateCompanion House Bill substituted
- Apr 17, 2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- May 27, 2025Comp. became Pub. Ch. 487
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