SJR 345 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - George McDonald -

SJR 345 is a commemorative resolution honoring George McDonald for his 45+ year career in Tennessee agriculture. It formally recognizes his achievements as a farmer, including multiple awards like Tennessee Sunbelt Outstanding Farmer, his service on agricultural advisory boards, and his family's century-old farm. The resolution was passed by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the Governor, but it has no legal effect - it serves solely as a ceremonial tribute to McDonald's contributions to farming and his community. This non-binding gesture directly affects McDonald alone, celebrating his personal accomplishments without creating any policy changes.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 Signed Apr 16, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 7, 2025

How they voted

33–0
Passed
Total votes 33
Apr 7, 2025
D Democratic6
6 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
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Apr 16, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Mark Pody
Mark Pody
RRepublican
TN
17