Memorials, Death - President Jimmy Carter -
SJR 17 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the life and legacy of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter following his death. It recognizes his service as a humanitarian, his presidency (1977-1981), and his advocacy for civil rights, peace (including the Camp David Accords), and human rights, such as appointing women to key roles and supporting the Equal Rights Amendment. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any specific group but serves as a symbolic tribute to his public service.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Signed Apr 10, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 3, 2025 · House Mar 31, 2025
How they voted
36–0
Passed
Total votes 36
Apr 3, 2025
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican30
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
36
Key actions
19
Committee
13
Amendments
1
Apr 10, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0030)
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0030)
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred as am., Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/27/2025
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/26/2025
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/26/2025
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/19/2025
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/19/2025
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/12/2025
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to State & Local Government Committee
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Naming & Designating Committee for 3/3/2025
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action def. in Naming & Designating Committee to 3/3/25
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Naming & Designating Committee for 2/24/2025
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Re-ref. Naming & Designating Committee
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
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