SJR 679 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Sports - Upperman Lady Bees basketball team -

SJR 679 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Upperman High School Lady Bees basketball team for winning the Andrew Johnson Bank Ladies Classic tournament. It formally commends the team, coaches, and supporters for their championship victory, including their 59-50 win over Bearden in the final. This resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is purely a symbolic recognition of the team's athletic achievement and character. It was adopted by the Tennessee General Assembly and transmitted to the governor for formal acknowledgment.
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 by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
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
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State
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Photo of Paul Bailey
Paul Bailey
RRepublican
TN
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