SJR 609 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Public Service - Butch Eley -

SJR 609 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Deputy Governor Butch Eley for his seven years of service in Governor Bill Lee's administration. It specifically recognizes his leadership roles as Deputy Governor, Commissioner of Transportation, and Chief Financial Officer, highlighting his work on infrastructure projects, Hurricane Helene recovery, and economic growth during the pandemic. The resolution expresses legislative gratitude for his retirement without creating any new laws or affecting public policy.
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
16
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
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Photo of Becky Massey
Becky Massey
RRepublican
TN
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