Memorials, Recognition - Beverly Bell -
This is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 597) honoring Beverly Bell, founder and director of Optimum Hope! in Lebanon, Tennessee. It recognizes her work establishing a nonprofit wellness program specifically for Parkinson's disease patients, which now serves over 65 participants. The resolution formally commends her for dedicating her career and volunteer efforts to improving care for Tennesseans with Parkinson's, without creating any new laws or funding. It is purely symbolic recognition, not a policy change.
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 21, 2026
Signed Feb 12, 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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Feb 12, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Pody
RRepublican
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