Memorials, Retirement - Dr. Randy Wykoff -
SJR 690 is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring Dr. Randy Wykoff, the retiring founding dean of East Tennessee State University's College of Public Health, upon his retirement in May 2026. The resolution commends his career achievements, including his roles as a physician, public health leader, federal health official, and author, without creating any legal obligations or policy changes. It serves solely as a formal expression of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly and has no effect on laws or constituents.
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
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 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
Rusty Crowe
RRepublican
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