SJR 131 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Margaret Southerland -

SJR 131 is a Tennessee legislative resolution honoring Margaret Southerland, a certified pharmacy technician who served at Smiths Drug Store for 43 years and was active in her community and Mitchell Springs Baptist Church. The resolution, passed by both chambers and signed by the Governor on March 4, 2025, expresses condolences to her family and commemorates her life of service, including her roles as a devoted mother, grandmother, and church member. It does not create new laws or policies, as it is a symbolic tribute to her legacy.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Signed Mar 4, 2025
Floor votes · House Feb 24, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 4, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 12, 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 Jessie Seal
Jessie Seal
RRepublican
TN
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