Memorials, Recognition - Kathy Stark -
SJR 689 is a resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Kathy Stark for her 25 years of service as Executive Director of Blount County Habitat for Humanity. The resolution recognizes her leadership in expanding affordable housing initiatives, including the development of neighborhoods like Jubilee Ridge and Halls Place, the establishment of the Critical Home Repair program, and securing permanent facilities for the organization. This commemorative resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges her contributions to community housing and development.
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 5, 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
14
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 9, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tom Hatcher
RRepublican
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