HJR 836 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - National Vending Day -

HJR 836 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing "National Vending Day" on March 5, 2026, in Tennessee. It honors the vending and convenience services industry for generating over $847 million in economic output and providing jobs, while acknowledging its role in serving underserved communities through innovative distribution. The resolution, sponsored by Representative Marsh, formally joins the National Automatic Merchandising Association's designation of this day. It does not create new laws or affect regulations; it is solely a symbolic gesture of appreciation for the industry's contributions.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Signed Mar 18, 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
17
Key actions
7
Committee
2
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for concurrence by Senate State and Local Government Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate State & Local Government Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 70, Nays 18, PNV 1
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/4/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Pat Marsh
Pat Marsh
RRepublican
TN
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