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SJR 29

General Assembly, Recess & Reconvene - Recesses the General Assembly from January 16, 2025, until January 27, 2025. -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee General Assembly suspended operations for 11 days (January 16-27, 2025), delaying legislative activity and temporarily limiting public access to floor proceedings and committee work.

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Bill Summary · SJR 29

Legislative bill overview

SJR 29 is a procedural resolution that temporarily suspends legislative operations in the Tennessee General Assembly, recessing it from January 16, 2025, until January 27, 2025. This 11-day break interrupts the regular legislative session calendar, though the Governor retains authority to call a special session if needed during the recess period.

Why is this important

Legislative recesses affect the pace and timeline of lawmaking. During this period, no floor votes can occur, bills cannot advance through committee work on the regular schedule, and constituents cannot attend live legislative proceedings. The timing in mid-January, early in the legislative session, means pending bills are delayed and the legislature's overall session calendar is compressed.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative productivity concerns: An 11-day recess early in the session reduces available days to pass legislation, potentially creating time pressure later in the session
  • Constituent access: Citizens seeking to testify or observe legislative proceedings cannot do so during the recess, limiting public participation opportunities
  • Bill advancement delays: Urgent legislation or time-sensitive measures face scheduling complications, particularly bills with deadline-dependent impacts

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

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