SJR 341 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - Reverend Richard M. Long -

SJR 341 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Reverend Richard M. Long for his 37 years of service as pastor at Brown Springs Baptist Church and Big Springs Baptist Church. It expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's appreciation for his dedication to his congregation and community, and extends warm wishes for his retirement. As a non-binding memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or effect on laws, regulations, or individuals beyond this symbolic recognition.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 Signed Apr 10, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 3, 2025

How they voted

31–0
Passed
Total votes 31
Apr 3, 2025
D Democratic4
4 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican27
27 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
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 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Steve Southerland
Steve Southerland
RRepublican
TN
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