Memorials, Recognition - Bad Idea restaurant -
This resolution honors Nashville's Bad Idea restaurant, recognized by The New York Times and USA TODAY as one of the nation's top dining establishments in 2024, for its culinary excellence and contribution to Tennessee's cultural landscape. It specifically commends owner Alex Burch and chef Colby Rasavong for their innovative Lao-inspired menu and the restaurant's unique renovation of a historic church space. The resolution is purely ceremonial, offering no new policies or financial impact. It was officially adopted by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the Governor in March 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Signed Mar 12, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 3, 2025 · House Feb 24, 2025
How they voted
37–0
Passed
Total votes 37
Mar 3, 2025
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican31
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 12, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 2/24/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Justin Jones
DDemocratic
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