Memorials, Recognition - Dedication of Memorial to Waverly flood victims and Day of Remembrance -
This joint resolution formally commemorates the dedication of a memorial honoring the twenty victims who died in the devastating Waverly flood on August 21, 2021. The bill designates August 21st as a Day of Remembrance in Waverly to acknowledge the tragedy that affected Humphreys, Dickson, Hickman, and Houston counties. By passing this measure, the Tennessee legislature recognizes the community's efforts to erect a tribute to the specific individuals who lost their lives in the floodwaters.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Apr 18, 2024
Signed May 13, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Apr 22, 2024 · House Apr 23, 2024
How they voted
28–0
Passed
Total votes 28
Apr 22, 2024
D
Democratic4
100% Yea
R
Republican24
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
6
Committee
0
May 13, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
upper
May 1, 2024
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 30, 2024
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 28, Nays 0
upper
Apr 18, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kerry Roberts
RRepublican
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