SJR 581 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Steve Cropper -

This resolution honors the late musician Steve Cropper, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist known for his work with Stax Records and hits like "Soul Man" and "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay." It recognizes his contributions to the "Memphis Soul" sound and his influence on American music through songs ranked among the greatest of all time. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply commemorates his legacy with a formal statement from Tennessee's legislature.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Signed Feb 11, 2026
Floor votes

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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 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Raumesh Akbari
Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
TN
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