HB0395 - Tennessee - Judges And Chancellors, Judicial Officers

Companion Bill SB0926. Judges and Chancellors - Clarifies that if the elected successor to a judicial office becomes ineligible to serve prior to September 1 due to death or other reason, a vacancy exists in that position. - Amends TCA Section 17-1-301. Fiscal Summary for *HB0395 / SB0926Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB0395 / SB0926 Under present law, if a vacancy occurs during the term of office of a judge of a state trial court of record, then the vacancy must be filled at the next regular August election occurring more than 30 days after the vacancy arises and the governor is required to appoint a person to discharge the duties of judge until August 31 following the election. This bill specifies that a vacancy exists during the term of office of a judge of a state trial court of record if, prior [...]

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