Memorials, Recognition - National Pencil Day -
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution commemorates National Pencil Day on March 30, 2026, to recognize the pencil's historical and educational significance. The measure acknowledges the pencil's role in fostering creativity, education, and written communication throughout history, highlighting its evolution from early graphite discoveries to modern designs with erasers. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about this writing instrument's enduring value even in the digital age. It is a ceremonial observance without policy changes or funding requirements.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Mar 26, 2026
Signed May 1, 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
20
Key actions
9
Committee
4
May 1, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for concurrence by Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee to 4/21/2026
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 82, Nays 1, PNV 10
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/30/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Torrey Harris
DDemocratic
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