SJR 19 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Victoria Eady Butler -

SJR 19 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Victoria Eady Butler as the first Black female master blender in the premium whiskey industry. It recognizes her role at Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey (where she is the great-great-granddaughter of pioneering distiller Nathan "Nearest" Green) and her work with the Nearest Green Foundation. The resolution formally acknowledges her achievements without creating any new laws or policy changes. It was signed by the Governor on February 10, 2025, as a symbolic gesture of recognition.

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 16, 2025 Signed Feb 10, 2025

Floor votes

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

Full legislative history

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Committee

Feb 10, 2025

Signed into law

Signed by Governor.

lower

Feb 4, 2025

Upper · Passed

Signed by Senate Speaker

upper

Feb 4, 2025

Lower · Passed

Signed by H. Speaker

lower

Feb 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

Concurred, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0

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