Memorials, Death - Geraldine Tanner -
This House Joint Resolution honors the memory of Geraldine Tanner, a longtime Chattanooga resident and dedicated nurse who served her community for forty years. The bill formally recognizes her contributions to healthcare, her faith, and her artistic pursuits through a ceremonial resolution presented by the Tennessee General Assembly. It expresses sympathy to her surviving family members and acknowledges her legacy of compassion and public service. The resolution serves as an official memorial rather than establishing new laws or policies.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 19, 2026
Signed Apr 9, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 9, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 82, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/23/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Greg Vital
RRepublican
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