Memorials, Interns - Joshua Blackwell -
SJR 418 is a ceremonial resolution commending Joshua Blackwell for his service as a legislative intern during the 2025 Tennessee General Assembly session. It specifically recognizes his work supporting Senator Sara Kyle and highlights his academic background (University of Memphis political science/economics major), community involvement, and extracurricular leadership. The resolution formally expresses the legislature's appreciation for his contributions to the legislative process. As a non-binding commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
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
May 2025
Introduced Apr 9, 2025
Signed May 2, 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
May 2, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 24, 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 10, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sara Kyle
DDemocratic
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