SJR 1117 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - Dr. Sidney A. McPhee, president of MTSU -

Senate Joint Resolution 1117 is a commemorative measure that honors Dr. Sidney A. McPhee as he retires as president of Middle Tennessee State University. The resolution recognizes his twenty-five years of service, during which the university completed over $2 billion in facilities improvements and expanded its academic programs. It formally thanks Dr. McPhee for his leadership and expresses well wishes for his future academic career as a tenured professor in the university's College of Education. This bill does not create new laws or change existing policies; it serves solely to acknowledge his contributions and celebrate his retirement.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 Signed Apr 16, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Apr 16, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rules Suspended, Adopted voice vote
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
R/S Concurred, v.v.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Dawn White
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