SJR 164 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Rho Psi Alumni Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, 95th anniversary -

SJR 164 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the Rho Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., on the 95th anniversary of its founding at Tennessee State University (1930). It commemorates the chapter's history, including its role as the first Greek-letter organization on campus, its development of the fraternity's "Hop" tradition, and its community service initiatives like Project Rho Psi, which established a perpetual giving monument. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it solely honors the chapter's contributions through formal recognition.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Signed Mar 13, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 3, 2025 · House Mar 10, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Mar 3, 2025
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 13, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Charlane Oliver
Charlane Oliver
DDemocratic
TN
19