SJR 534 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Public Service - Senator Frank Niceley -

SJR 534 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Senator Frank Niceley for his 24-year service in the legislature. It commends his work championing small farms, low taxes, and Second Amendment rights while representing East Tennessee constituents across multiple legislative sessions. The resolution formally recognizes his dedication to fiscal responsibility, community leadership, and advocacy for rural interests during his tenure in both the House and Senate. This procedural resolution has no policy impact but serves as a public tribute to his legislative career.
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 22, 2025 Signed May 7, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 22, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Apr 22, 2025
D Democratic7
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican30
30 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
6
Committee
1
May 7, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 4
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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