SJR 1019 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - Thomas Farmer -

This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that honors Thomas Farmer, a retired law enforcement officer from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, on the occasion of his retirement. The resolution recognizes his thirty-seven-year career in law enforcement, which included work with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office and leadership roles in drug enforcement task forces at the state level. It formally commends his service and contributions to public safety in Tennessee without creating any new laws or policy changes. The resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his career achievements rather than establishing any legislative requirements or funding.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 30, 2026 Signed Apr 16, 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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Apr 16, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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Randy McNally
RRepublican
TN
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