Memorials, Death - Reverend William L. Swafford -
SJR 136 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Reverend William L. Swafford's 70-year pastoral service at Talbott Baptist Church and his community contributions, including volunteer work and woodworking. It expresses the legislature's condolences to his family and commemorates his life, with no policy changes or direct effects on constituents. The resolution was passed by both chambers and signed into law by the Governor. As a memorial resolution, it serves solely to recognize his 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
14
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
P
Jessie Seal
RRepublican
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