SJR 582 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Minister Michaele Anne Byers -

SJR 582 is a commemorative resolution honoring Minister Michaele Anne Byers, a retired Shelby County Sheriff's Department Captain and longtime community leader. The resolution formally recognizes her 32-year career with the sheriff's department, her service in the Faith Christian Church, and her contributions to Memphis and Eads communities. It expresses the General Assembly's condolences to her family and commemorates her legacy of public service, faith, and family values. As a procedural memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents.
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

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
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
P
Photo of Raumesh Akbari
Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
TN
29