Memorials, Recognition - Bill Bates -
SJR 653 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Bill Bates for his community service in Tennessee. It recognizes his decade-long efforts, including organizing an annual golf tournament that raised over $200,000 for schoolchildren in Perry and Lewis Counties, and donating over 100 rounds of golf annually (valued at $4,000) to support community engagement. The resolution has passed unanimously and is now awaiting the Governor's signature.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Signed Mar 6, 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
Mar 6, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joey Hensley
RRepublican
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