Memorials, Recognition - Animation Day, April 11, 2026 -
House Resolution 163 designates April 11, 2026, as Animation Day in Tennessee to recognize the animation industry's contributions to the state's cultural, educational, and economic landscape. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or requirements but aims to honor animation artists, educators, and the industry's role in supporting jobs and creative workforce development within Tennessee's growing creative economy.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2026
Last action Feb 26, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/26/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark White
RRepublican
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