SJR 13 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Franklin Dewey Shaffer -

SJR 13 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Franklin Dewey Shaffer, a Lawrenceburg, Tennessee resident and public servant who passed away. It commemorates his life and legacy, highlighting his career as a lawyer, entrepreneur (including founding Shaffer Farms Custom Meats and Texas Bar-B-Q), and community contributions. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's condolences to his family and formally recognizes his impact on Tennessee. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy provisions or direct effect on laws or constituents.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2025
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Signed Feb 14, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Feb 14, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 1
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Page Walley
Page Walley
RRepublican
TN
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