SJR 550 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - R. Larry Smith -

This is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 550), not a policy bill. It formally honors R. Larry Smith of Knox County for his decades of community service and public leadership in Tennessee. The resolution recognizes his career as a wildlife agency professional, insurance industry leader, Knox County Commissioner, and volunteer work with organizations like the Boy Scouts and American Red Cross. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is solely a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Jan 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Feb 3, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Feb 3, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Mark Pody
Mark Pody
RRepublican
TN
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