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.

Looking ahead

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History

1. 2025
   1. May 27Comp. became Pub. Ch. 487Latest
   2. Apr 17Companion House Bill substitutedMajor
   3. Apr 17Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   4. Apr 15Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/17/2025
   5. Apr 14Re-refer to S. Cal Comm
   6. Apr 11Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025
   7. Apr 8Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
      • Vote recorded SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 4/8/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   8. Apr 2Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/8/2025
   9. Apr 2Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/8/2025
   10. Apr 1Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/2/2025
   11. Apr 1Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/2/2025
   12. Mar 31Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025
   13. Mar 31Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
   14. Mar 26Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025
   15. Feb 10Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
   16. Jan 27Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
   17. Jan 22Filed for introductionIntroduced