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HJR 37

General Assembly, Recess & Reconvene - Adjourns organizational session of 114th General Assembly on Thursday, January 16, 2025, and convenes 2025 regular session immediately thereafter. -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by William Lamberth

Tennessee's HJR 37 adjourns the organizational session on January 16, 2025, and immediately reconvenes the regular 2025 legislative session to establish the official session calendar.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 37

Legislative bill overview

HJR 37 is a procedural resolution that sets the adjournment date for Tennessee's 114th General Assembly's organizational session for Thursday, January 16, 2025, and immediately reconvenes the legislature for its 2025 regular session. The bill essentially controls the timing and sequencing of legislative sessions without substantive policy changes.

Why is this important

This type of procedural resolution establishes the official calendar for legislative business, affecting when lawmakers can introduce bills, hold committee meetings, and conduct votes. The immediate reconvening after the organizational session allows the legislature to begin regular business without extended interruption, maintaining legislative momentum for the session.

Potential points of contention

  • Timing flexibility: Setting a fixed adjournment date may limit the legislature's ability to address unexpected issues during the organizational session if additional time is needed
  • Limited public input: Procedural resolutions often receive less public scrutiny than substantive bills, though they affect the operational framework for all subsequent legislation
  • Session length implications: Back-to-back sessions could affect legislator workload and constituent access, though this is a routine practice in many state legislatures

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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