Memorials, Death - Patricia Newton -
SJR 556 is a Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution honoring Patricia Lee Newton, a former state public servant who dedicated her career to healthcare policy, including roles in TennCare and the Tennessee Department of Health. The resolution expresses the legislature's condolences to her family and commemorates her legacy of integrity and service in state government. As a commemorative resolution with no legal effect, it serves only as a symbolic tribute to her life and work.
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. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Page Walley
RRepublican
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