Memorials, Death - Charles Maxwell "Charlie" Severance -
This is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 698) honoring Charles Maxwell "Charlie" Severance, a former Knox County resident, Tennessee State Representative, Assistant Commissioner of State Parks, and University of Tennessee football legend. It commemorates his life, public service, and legacy through a formal expression of the General Assembly's respect. The resolution has no policy impact or binding provisions - it simply memorializes Severance and extends condolences to his family. It passed unanimously in both chambers and is now with the Governor for formal adoption.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 9, 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
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 6, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Becky Massey
RRepublican
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