SJR 63 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Darek Tanner -

This is a commemorative resolution (SJR 63), not a law. It formally honors Darek Tanner, the late owner of Nashville's Canvas Lounge, for his decades-long work creating an inclusive LGBTQ+ community space. The resolution recognizes his founding of Canvas Lounge in 2010, his commitment to fostering safety and acceptance, and his legacy of community partnership. It expresses condolences to his family and the Nashville community, with no binding policy changes or direct effects on individuals or organizations.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Signed Mar 4, 2025
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
Mar 4, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Heidi Campbell
Heidi Campbell
DDemocratic
TN
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