SJR 1097 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - Chief John Linsenbigler -

This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors Chief John Linsenbigler on the occasion of his retirement from the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department. The resolution recognizes his forty-four-year career, which included thirty years of service as an officer and seven years as chief, highlighting his leadership and community contributions. It does not create any new laws or change policies but serves solely as a ceremonial gesture to acknowledge his distinguished service and wish him well in his retirement.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 9, 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
16
Key actions
5
Committee
1
May 1, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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State
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Photo of Becky Massey
Becky Massey
RRepublican
TN
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