Memorials, Death - Gladys Maurine Chatman -
SJR 400 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late Gladys Maurine Chatman, a Nashville school social worker and community volunteer who served for decades. It commemorates her life, including her work supporting students, her education, and her volunteerism with St. Thomas Hospital and Meals on Wheels. The resolution was passed unanimously by Tennessee's Senate and House and signed by the Governor on April 30, 2025, to express condolences to her family and reflect on her legacy. It does not create any new laws or affect any policies or individuals.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Signed Apr 30, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 14, 2025 · House Apr 16, 2025
How they voted
37–0
Passed
Total votes 37
Apr 14, 2025
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican30
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Apr 30, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeff Yarbro
DDemocratic
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about SJR 400
Scope: TN
Hi! I can help you understand SJR 400. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline